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Where to shop for back-to-school supplies in Indy

If you’re still working on checking things off your school supply list, check out some of these shops to support local this school year.

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Stationary Store Day is August 3, but you can support this local store, Semantics Paper Goods, any day from Wednesday-Sunday.

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Don’t let August slip away into a moment in time. Some central Indiana schools are already back in session, but if you’re still shopping for the best new school supplies to start the academic year off strong, here are some spots to fill your backpack locally.

Griffy’s Art Supply | This independent, family-owned art supply store at The Stutz has high-quality paints, paper, and pastels for all of your art projects.

Semantics Paper Goods | This stationary store next to Dream Palace and LiftOff Creamery on 16th Street has pens, notepads, and pencil cases for all of your note-taking needs.

Mystery Fun Club | This shop in Fountain Square has all the art supplies you could need — from canvases to pens, paint, watercolors, and polymer clay.

Howl + Hide | Get high-quality, handmade messenger bags, backpacks, and totes that will last all school year.

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