Friends Used Bookstore, Kimberley, BC
196 Spokane Street Kimberley, BC, Canada

We have decided to close the bookstore for the present because of the local covid situation. Hope you have enough books to read! We will re-evaluate opening by next Thursday. Thanks!

Have you seen our cookbook section? Drop by today, Saturday from 11-4, or Tuesday & Friday 10:30 - 3:30 #cookbooks #usedbooks #cookingathome #cookingwithlove #bookstagram #kimberleybc

The epic quilt. #quilt #bookshelf #bookshelfdecor #bookstack #bookstagram #bookquilt #bookstacks #kimberleybc #agoodplacetobe

Current hours: Tuesdays and Fridays 10:30 to 3:30 and Saturdays 11-4

So many beautiful art books have been dropped off at the Friends of the Kimberley Library bookshop. Mask up and come take a look.

(Try again). These just in. Harry Potter. No holds. Please come in. We’re open until 3:30 today. And again on Tuesday. 10:30-3:30 Tuesdays and Fridays.

A stack of books just waiting to be read is always a calming, or perhaps daunting, or maybe exciting sight. Which one is it for you? Let us know when you stop by to visit the art show that’s happening from 10:30 to 3:30 #bookstack #bluebook #autumnreads #artshow #localart #shoplocal #usedbooks #kimberleybc... Photo by Kimberly Farmer on Unsplash See more

Art show is on! Join us from 10:30AM to 3:30PM Monday, October 5th to Sunday, October 10th.... Who says a pandemic can’t have some rays of sunshine? This responsibly curated local art show abides with all the covid rules so strap on your mask and view some work by our talented local artists. Maybe grab a book (or 8) while you’re here! #agoodplacetobe #kimberleybc #shoplocal #art #masksplease #bookshop #usedbooks # # #

We hope your shoes bring you over to the bookstore and local art sale that begins today! Masks are mandatory looking at art is free and a portion of any art purchase you make goes to our organization. 10:30-3:30... Monday, October 5th to Sunday, October 10th. #agoodplacetobe #kimberleybc #shoplocal #art #masksplease # # # See more

We’re hosting a Local art sale in the space leading into the bookstore. From October 5th to 10th come by wearing a mask anytime between 10:30AM to 3:30PM to see some beautiful locally crafted art. A portion of every piece sold will be donated to the Friends of the Kimberley Library used bookstore .... #art #buylocal #kimberleybc #books #readmore #moreart #agoodolacetobe See more

Were open again Tuesday & Friday 10:30-3:30Were open again Tuesday & Friday 10:30-3:30

Theres no telling what youll find on our shelves. From very old to brand new and a myriad of genres. We try not to judge a book by its cover and all that, but dont you just love this 1965 typography? #animalbooks #arcticanimals #lettering #typography #oldbooks #gentlyused #booksforsalebydonation #readmore

Coffee and a good book never disappoints. After picking up a used book from us you can head on to one of Kimberleys lovely coffee shops @thesnowdriftcafe @beantree_kimberley @graceholisticnutrition #kimberleybc #agoodplacetobe #coffeeandbooks #booksandcoffee #readmore #books #shoplocal #friendsbuyfriendsbooks #summerreads #booklover #usedbooks #bookworm #bookishlife #readingforpleasure #readingisfundamental ... Photo by Natallia Leanovich See more

We know the kidlets have been out of school for a reeeeaaaaalllllly long time, if you know a child that needs some summer reading materials weve got many shelves with many reading levels and subjects. #booklover #usedbooks #bookworm #bookishlife #readingforpleasure #readingisfundamental #kidbooks #readingwithkids #literacy #kidcorner #childrensbooks

How many books are on your bedside table RIGHT NOW? Is it a modest stack of 3? Do you commit to 1 at a time? Is your pile tumbling onto the floor? ... Let us know in the comments below #booklover #usedbooks #bookworm #bookishlife #bookwoman #readingforpleasure #readingisfundamental #bookstack #howmanybooks #bookhaul #justforfun Photo by Sincerely Media See more

All the volunteers miss hugging stacks of books like this but were so happy to be back open to the public and watch patrons scour the shelves while staying physically distanced. #prepandemic #hugabook #physicallydistanced #pandemicreading #volunteerrun #paulassmile #booklover #usedbooks #bookworm #bookishlife #bookwoman #readingforpleasure #readingisfundamental

We agree, books are hilarious. #childrenlaughing #childreading #sitandread #usedbooks #openbook #reading #bookstagram #bookworm #booklover #readingoutside #summerreads Photo by Ben White

Weve got all kinds of books about this beautiful land we share in the North. If youre thinking of places to travel when the pandemic is over we also have a travel shelf to help day dream about your next adventure. #canadabooks #canada #travelbooks #pandemicreads #readmore #usedbooks #hardcover #agoodplacetobe

Were open Tuesdays & Fridays if you need some reading material #pickupabook #bookstagram #reading #readingtime #usedbooks #usedbookstore #agoodplacetobe #kimberleybc #dogreading #dogsandbooks Photo by yan on Unsplash

If youre looking to expand your Stephen King collection weve got duplicates and triplicates. If youve never cracked one of his covers maybe youll find a new favourite author. #Stephenkingbooks #stephenkingstack #pickupabook #bookstackchallenge #bookstacks #bookstagram #reading #readingtime #usedbooks #usedbookstore #agoodplacetobe #kimberleybc

The weather has been full on summer! And we want to know whats on your summer reads list! Is there a book you come back to every summer? Do you try to make it through a giant classic? Are you only reading poetry under the shade of a tree?... Wed love to hear what youre reading this summer and maybe we can help you find it in our shelves. #summerreads #summerbooks #summerreadinglist #poetryunderatree #daisyonbooks #openbook #daisy Photo by Inga Shcheglova on Unsplash See more

Good morning book worms! Canada Reads is back and available through live stream. You can watch right now!

Were open again! Well slowly see how it goes but so far for July we are open Tuesdays & Fridays from 11am to 3pm. #gardening #gerdeningbooks #bcbooks #usedbooks #kimberleybc #openagain #sociallydistanced

Heres whats on the outside shelf today! Weve given away 700 books!! #booklover #kimberleybc #agoodplacetobe #grababook #covidreading #morebooks

More books are on the shelf! Weve given away over 500 books through the outdoor shelf accessible outside of the used bookstore. #helpyourself #readmore #covidreading #localbusiness #communitylove #books #booksforeveryone #welovethelibrary #kimberleybc #agoodplacetobe

A huge thank you to Shannon! This book loving volunteer has been stocking the free shelf outside the Bookstore everyday. If youve gotten a few books or just love The Friends of the Kimberley Library Bookstore you can now make a donation online!... https://www.canadahelps.org//the-friends-of-the-kimberle/ minimum donation $3 Over 150 books have found readers since the shelf was put outside. #covidreading #readmore #donate #freebookshelf #bookstagram #readingtime #readingisfundamental #welovebooks #bookstore #volunteerappreciation

Were so delighted everyone has been able to get books from our free shelf! If you would like to make a donation you can do so here: https://www.canadahelps.org//the-friends-of-the-kimberle/

Heres our latest shelf. Weve given away 150 books! #keepcalmreadon #read #covidreading #readmorebooks #bookshop #bookinabag #stayhome

Check out our shelf right outside the bookstore. Everything has been carefully bagged with everyones safety in mind. #booksavailable #stayathome #readathome #covidreading #covidreadingstack #covidreadingchallenge #covidreadathon #readersofinstagram #read

Need a book to read while spending more time at home? The Friends of the Kimberley Public Library Used Book Store has lots of used books. The books have been untouched for several weeks and have been safely packaged in plastic. You can come down to the front of the Used Book Store and select a book or two. The books are free, or you can make a donation to the Friends when we are able to open the store again. As always, your donations are appreciated as they fund projects at... the Kimberley Public Library. We unfortunately cannot take donations of used books at this time.

E-Resources are available through the Kimberley Public Library website. And I think you can phone them if you have any issues with trying to get eResources. https://kimberley.bc.libraries.coop/

Free eBooks! https://www.gutenberg.org/

Message from our president: store to close indefinitely. "for the health and safety of our patrons and volunteers we will be closing the Bookstore after tomorrow, March 18, until further notice. We will do our best to track the spread of the Covid-19 virus and will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. Thank you for all your support. The Bookstore could not exist without you. Please stay safe and well in these uncertain times."

If youre preparing for your self quarantine and need a stack of books we will be staying open our regular hours until further notice. However we will not be accepting book drop offs at this time. #selfquarantine #books #readingtime #readingbreak #bookstack #bookstagram #booksonhope #reading

The @natgeo collection is always an interesting read. #bookstack #bookstagram #stackchallenge #readmore #readbooks #readingtime #opentoday

Superhero pose in the kids section! #kidsbooks #booksforkids #usedbooks #readmorebooks #bedtimestories #read #bookstagram

Did you know our Kimberley Public Library also has a seed library where you can freely access seeds that grow in the region that have been donated by the community. Check it out if youre excited to get your garden started!

Its March! Were celebrating the coming of spring by opening Tuesdays Join us Tuesday to Saturday and if you have any interest in volunteering please let us know. #bookstore #readmore #kimberleybc #usedbooks #volunteer #bookshelf #words #wordmeanings #dictionary #quotation #proverbs #oxford #leavesonbook #bookleafbookshelf #bookleaf

Anne Lamott: A free public library is a revolutionary notion, and when people dont have free access to books, then communities are like radios without batteries. The Friends of the Kimberley Library used Bookstore was created with the motivation of donating to the Kimberley public library. We exist and continue our work with the intention of helping our public library financially by filling the gaps in their budget allowing for more computers, more comfortable seating and ...a more welcoming environment for everyone in the community. #annelamott #quote #publiclibrary #kimberleypubliclibrary #bookstagram #books #bookaddict #greatreads #reading #literacy #kimberleybc #librarylove #librarysareawesome @ Kimberley Public Library

Another great travelogue is coming up on Tuesday March 3rd! See you there at the College of the Rockies lecture theatre. Admission by donation.

We take donations of your gently used books drop off anytime between 10:30-3:30 Wednesday to Friday & 11-4 Saturday. #bookstagram #harvardclassicscollection #oldbooks #usedbooks #usedbookstore #usedbooksnewlife #usedbooksneedlovetoo #bookdonations @ Kimberley, British Columbia

Come take a seat and peruse any genre. Did you know we have a large cooking section, a smaller writing, art, and sports sections, & huge fiction and science fiction sections? Were sure theres a book just waiting to be picked up by you.

We agree with Dr. Seuss

Happy Valentines Day Our romance section is fully stocked for you