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Byrd's Books

An independent bookstore in an Italianate building from about 1860.

178 Greenwood Avenue
Bethel, Connecticut

Call 203-730-2973

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Make It Part of Your Day

Books, a Film & Ice Cream

Browse Byrd's Books, catch a film at Greenwood Features and finish with a scoop at Dr. Mike's. Pick a showtime first, then check the shops' hours to fit the three together.

Arts & Culture

Two bookstores, the library in an 1842 house, the Barnum statue, and the movie theater at the top of the avenue.

Family Fun Day

The Meckauer Park playground in the morning, then pizza on the Square, the bookstore and ice cream at Dr. Mike's.

Historic Bethel

A walk through the historic district: St. Thomas's, the Square, the Methodist church, Byrd's Books, the Barnum statue and the library.

Coming Up Here

5Nov

Grace Desmaris launches Song For Medusa: A Graphic Novel at Byrd's Books

7 pmByrd's Books

Join us for the launch of Grace Desmarais's new book, Song for Medusa: A Graphic Novel on Thursday November 5th at 7:00pm. Please register to save a spot. About the book: Song for Medusa is a...

From the Town of Bethel calendar.

6Nov

Melanie Barnum joins Byrd's Books to celebrate her new book, Tangible Tools

7 pmByrd's Books

Join us for a very special evening with Melanie Barnum as we celebrate the release of her new book, Tangible Tools for Intuition: Use Crystals, Pendulums, Tarot, and More to Develop Your Inner...

From the Town of Bethel calendar.

18Nov

An Evening with Jack Drake at Byrd's Books

7 pmByrd's Books

Byrd's Books welcomes meteorologist Jack Drake on Wednesday November 18th for an evening discussing weather trends, hurricanes and the art of predicting the weather. Many of us know Jack from his...

From the Town of Bethel calendar.

27Nov

Book Signing at Byrd's Books with Adina Oberman

12 pmByrd's Books

As part of our Winterfest celebration, we are hosting Bethel's own Adina Oberman for a book signing from 12-2:00pm at the store. About the book: A 2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS...

From the Town of Bethel calendar.

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