Very interested in coming back. I was not let down by my online research on this store. There was a…read morevery large selection of educational tools and/or educational toys. We are very excited to come back for more visits. The staff member that helped us (wish I could remember her name) was super helpful and patient as she walked us through some of the sections.

Lakeshore has saved me many times when looking for a good educational gift for a child. You can…read morepretty much find anything and everything that Melissa & Doug has (have?) ever made here. They also sell kinetic sand, Magna-Tiles, magic water marbles, building blocks, floor puzzles, board games, educational DVDs and CDs ... I could go on, but then this review would just be a list of every cool plaything that's out there. But they don't just sell toys here. This place is also a school supply store and place for teachers to buy items for their classrooms, including banners, posters and things for classroom organization. There's also a space in the back of the store just for laminating. The prices are comparable to other brick-and-mortar stores, and you might be able to find some of their products cheaper online, however, I can't think of a place in the area that has this much selection, where you can actually see the toys and products and -- in many cases -- play with them. Which brings me to another reason why I love Lakeshore: They have stations throughout the store set up with different toys and games for the kids to play with. It's so fun! (Well, it's fun for kids; it's not so fun for the adults who have to pry the kids away from the store.) On Saturdays and Sundays, they offer drop-in art workshops for kids for free. Each weekend, kids make a different fun craft.

I really enjoy going here especially with me being a school social worker. I am able to go here and…read moreget items to utilize with my scholars during our small groups or individual sessions or check ins. This place receives donations to where teachers or other school staff can come here to shop and it is no cost. The schools typically pay for the employees memberships to go here. There are times you come here and you may hit the jackpot and then sometimes there may not be items that you are looking for. The volunteers that work here are always friendly and are willing to answer any questions and help you out.

What an amazing organization. Teachers' Treasures is a store where Marion County teachers/educators…read morecan shop for supplies that they need for their classrooms, or supplies that the children in their classes need. Best of all: All of these items are provided to the teachers for free. The things that teachers can shop for range from backpacks to pencils, binders to STEM books, Lysol wipes to poster board. All of those things that teachers sometimes tend to pay for out of their own pockets -- they are given in abundance here for free. I love this place so much. If you're a teacher, you can sign up to shop at the Teachers' Treasures website. Then, you visit during your designated time, grab a shopping cart and get the supplies you need. Teachers' Treasures is only open on certain days and at certain times, so you need to make a reservation in order to visit. If you are looking for a volunteering opportunity, Teachers' Treasures is always looking for volunteers to help stock shelves, unload products from pallets and assist teachers as they shop. This wonderful organization relies on volunteer efforts.

Tree of Life is a cozy, independently-owned alternative to chain Christian bookstores. They're not…read morebad, but Tree of Life offers a more personalized feel to your shopping experience. The staff is friendly, and while it's been a while since my last visit, I do know that they had a pretty impressive selection of Christian books, church supplies and educational materials. They've recently expanded and have added much more in the gift area, so I will have to stop back by for some holiday shopping and see how they compare to the larger chains in the industry!

Business no longer here. We were a little bummed to drive all this way out to find that a florist…read morehas taken over almost the entire shopping center. Sad that all the smaller Christian bookstores are having to close shop!

The Whispering Shelf has become my go-to Indianapolis bookstore! They're in the cutest spot in…read moreLockerbie and have a little bit of everything in their inventory, with an excellent children's book section. They also have a great selection of gorgeous coffee table books, cookbooks, and various paper goods (notebooks, planners, etc). I love the written staff descriptions and recommendations throughout the shelves - they're happy to chat and give you a recommendation for whatever you're looking for as well. They also have a featured shelf with books that have upcoming book club discussions planned! I love the way The Whispering Shelf encourages community building and am so glad to have them in Indy. Happy reading!

Talk about the dreamiest bookstore. I'm embarrassed it took me so long to finally pop in. We were…read morehaving a fall neighborhood stroll in the Lockerbie Square district this rainy fall past weekend and popped in here to check things out. What a treasure chest! The Whispering Shelf features a fabulous assortment of stationery/ cards, gifts, books with handwritten recommendations (always a sucker for these little personal touches from a bookstore) and an expensive children's section. I was especially enamored by the children's section and display. There were several interactive elements to keep kids busy while you peruse the shelves (smart!). They offer a variety of events throughout the month for book clubs, storytime and more. Can't wait for more future visits and to do our Christmas shopping here!

I like shopping at Hallmark's Little Green Apple in Avon on Rockville Rd (US 36). Most of the time…read morewhen we enter the staff is busy with customers so we do not receive a personal welcome but I can live with that when they're with a customer. Parking is usually available since it sits back off of Rockville Road (behind Burger King) in the strip center. The store is filled with a large amount of gift items or items you personally might enjoy. They have all the typical Hallmark holiday decor intermixed with other brands. Right now they are filled with Valentine and Easter items. I'm here for a sympathy card and they have a decent selection. It's always difficult selecting a sympathy card as what can you say to comfort your family or friend. Hopefully a card will let them know you're thinking of them. Items range from holiday items, stuffed animals, sports themed gifts, home decor, collectibles, gift bags, wrapping paper and so much more. I enjoy browsing the store for new arrivals. I find stocking stuffers, future birthday and anniversary cards and gifts often plus much more. The staff is always helpful and friendly. Stop in and browse the store.

So I decided to do something different and start a new…read more tradition in my family which is buying my child a holiday card for every holiday I have a 3 month old and I wanted to do something different that I never got to do with my other children who are 17 , 22 & 25 with that being said I wish I new about the Hallmark store yrs ago they literally have a card for any occasion I brought my 3 month old his 1st Christmas card and I absolutely LOVE it now I will say there cards are expensive but they are well worth it if your looking for a cute , expensive , creative , gorgeous , out of this world card then this is the place for you

Love this Christian Bookstore! They have an awesome assortment of religious books and gifts. They…read morehave an excellent selection of Sunday School materials and Christian shirts. If you can't find what you are looking for they are always willing to order it if they can find it. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. There store is always very clean.

From the owner: The Open Door is an independently owned Christian Bookstore. Located in west/central Indiana, we…read morehave been serving churches and families for over 36 years. We carry a large selection of Christian books, music, family videos, gifts, and home decor products. We also offer custom laser engraving, Bible Imprinting, Book Rebinding, and more!

Nice toys in here. We shopped in here with my 4 year old grandchild for his birthday. He really…read moreliked this wooden grill with different wooden foods that went on the grill. Also it had some grill accessories like spatulas. There were two rooms to browse and items out that could be played with. So the grill was high quality but also had a high price tag of $250. I could not part with the money for something I didn't feel he would play with enough. We purchased a small puzzle block and went down the street to Target. The lady that worked in there checked on us to see if we needed anything and was nice. They had some books as well but he was 4 and not really interested in them.

Small town feeling shop. The ladies working there have been great; they've helped me choose age…read moreappropriate toys multiple times. Their collection is nice and quite different from what Target has to offer.

Back again and I love this place! Indy has such an incredible book store scene and now I know every…read moretime I'm in the area, I'll be stopping in. I just love how they divide the space, the beautiful book covers they have, and the non book items they have here as well! This time I finally got a Mary Oliver book and also plan to start the Mistborn series!

Best bookstore ever! Wonderful selection, helpful staff who will always order a book if they don't…read morehave it. Love their book recommendations and the wide variety of books offered. This is my go-to for gift book purchases and a truly delightful place to spend some time browsing.

Back here for good vibes and books!…read more We really enjoy browsing through the many isles. They have a wide selection of books, toys, games, and music and they are always well stocked. The cashiers are friendly and welcoming. We will continue coming back.

Today I just needed to make a quick visit to pick a book I had been waiting to be released. There…read morewere a couple of things that caught my eye like the bookmarks and the PRIDE end cap. I picked up a cute heart shaped Pride cookie for a close friend that I think they'll love. I also randomly found the book to one of my favorite shows Lessons in Chemistry I couldn't resist not getting. During my time browsing around, one the associates (Kyra) made sure all my questions were answered and helped me with some new book suggestions I'm excited read.

I was somewhat surprised that this bookstore is primarily an off campus location for DePauw…read morestudents to get textbooks, school supplies, and school merchandise (including clothing). There is a small selection of non-course books, but it is somewhat limited in scope. The bookstore/shop shares a wall opening to the adjacent Starbucks and this shop even has an upstairs balcony/lounge for visitors to relax. So, if you are looking for something for yourself or your DePauw student, this is a great place to shop. If you are just looking for a book store, then you may not be impressed with their limited selection. It looks like the business knows its customers and finding a niche supplementing the local university seems to be working for them. Review #3629