Willow & Page is Northwest Indiana’s independent bookshop - a warm gathering place for readers, dreamers (like us) and seekers of all kinds - We have applied for our Not for Profit Statues and waiting for approval . In this way we can help our community thrive.
We are still in the infant stages - of opening up - and have a few things handmade in house - We are starting out inside Merrillville Auto Glass & Trim .
We help you save time with thoughtful, handcrafted goods and friendly know-how.
Who We Are
Our Story
Some places exist to sell you something. Willow & Page exists to give you somewhere to be.
We're an independent bookshop-café rooted in Northwest Indiana — a community gathering space built around the belief that books, conversation, and a warm cup of something have the power to connect us to each other and to something larger than ourselves.
Our shelves lean toward suspense, mystery, and the kind of fiction that keeps you up past midnight. But you'll also find folklore, nature writing, spiritual titles, and the books your neighbor swears will change your life. Every title is hand-selected with intention.
The café is here to keep you. Pull up a chair. Stay a while. Bring a friend or come alone — you'll find your people here either way.
What We Believe
Every reader belongs here, no matter where they are in their reading life.
A neighborhood bookshop is one of the most important things a community can have.
Story is how we understand each other.
The best conversations start with a book and a cup of something warm.
Our Community Programs
Willow & Page Ministry, Inc. is the nonprofit arm of our work — running book drives, school supply programs, holiday gift giving, and literacy initiatives across Northwest Indiana. When you shop, donate, or join a book club here, you're part of something bigger than a transaction.
EVENTS PAGE
What's On
Life is better with something to look forward to. Here's what's coming up at Willow & Page.
The Twisted Page Society
Our signature book club for fans of suspense, mystery, and the kind of story that leaves you guessing. Three membership tiers, monthly picks, and a community of readers who take their plot twists seriously.
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Author Events & Readings
We host local and visiting authors throughout the year. Intimate, personal, and always followed by good conversation.
Donate Page
DONATE PAGE
Give to the Community
Willow & Page Ministry, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Northwest Indiana through literacy programs, charitable giving, and community gathering.
Every donation — whether it's a book, a backpack full of school supplies, or a financial gift — goes directly to serving our neighbors.
Four Ways to Give
📚 The Page Turner Book Drive
Donate gently used or new books year-round. We distribute them through our lending library and to families and schools in need.
👗 The Willow Closet
Clothing donations for families across Northwest Indiana. Gently used clothing for all ages, all seasons.
✏️ The Full Backpack Program
School supplies for students heading back to class. Run each summer — donations of supplies or cash accepted June through August.
🎁 The Giving Tree
Holiday gifts for children and families in need. Each November we set up our Giving Tree — take an ornament, bring back a gift.
Make a Financial Donation
Your cash donation supports all four programs and the general operations of our literacy and community mission.
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Willow & Page Ministry, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: XX-XXXXXXX.
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8606 Mississippi ST - Merrillville IN 46410
219-781-1573
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