The Friends Used Book Store at the Warehouse in Cincinnati
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Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, US
Site: http://www.cincylibraryfriends.org/
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:10AM–5PM
- Thursday:Closed
- Friday:Closed
- Saturday:10AM–7PM
- Sunday:10AM–5PM
Incredible selection, frequent additions, a good blend of the general and esoteric. There are books that appeal to anyone and books that would interest the scholar in a variety of topics.The childrens section is awesome. Youll find something for any age and interest.Most importantly, the staff are helpful and knowledgeable. If you cant find a subject or topic, its definitely worth asking! The annual summer book sale is extremely worthwhile.
They have a lot of books here. I have purchased a lot of Biblical commentaries for 3 and 4 dollars. The Matthew Henry commentaries for 3 dollars and other Biblical commentaries. I couldnt believe the prices here were this reasonable.
The Friends Of The Hamilton County & Cincinnati Pubic Library store is a great place to get discounted used books theyre in good shape and they have any and everything that the library would have had in it. When they have sales its even more wonderful for book lovers. The only thing I dont like is theres nowhere to park except if you can find something on the little side street.
Great deals on books. These are discarded and used books. Hardbound books are usually between $2 and $3. Most are in very good shape or like new. They also carry old CDs, VHS, Blue-Ray, paperback, large print books, audio books, and books on just about any topic you can think of. This is a great place to find childrens books as well as your favorite author at a great price. It is open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It is staffed by The Friends of the Library (hence the name.)
This is a great place to find books and movies for a super discounted price! I think my mom finds a cook book or travel book just about every time she visits. My son enjoyed the large children section. And I was happy to find a Disney DVD for only $3!
Incredible collection of all types of books! Affordable prices and many books condition is like new! Staff works hard to restock books on the regular basis so that we can find anything that is of our interest. Highly recommend!
This store is the frugal bibliophiles dream come true. It is easy to miss while driving by, but when they are open a large sign gets rolled out doors. Ive never left without finding some treasure. Members get an additional discount--crazy amazing!
Has a great wide range of books, very nice staff and very reasonable prices Ive found my favorite book store
I went with my 10 year-old daughter in the last day for the $10 a bad deal. We could have spent hours looking, but we filled our bag within 30 minutes. In the childrens book section they have an entire bookshelf of award winning chapter books.
I Purchased books for my nieces sixth grade classroom. The staff member was very knowledgeable in the popular reading material for that age group. I also purchase paperback books for my 87 year old mother and children’s books for my grandchildren. Great place...great prices...great staff!
I love finding used book treasures here. The books are shelved by genre, so its easy to search for what you want. The volunteers are helpful, and the books are cheap! Most are $2 or $3. Check their website to find what days and hours they are open--they are not just open during their special big sale weekends.
Love this place ! Lots of books and great pricing. Staff is so friendly and helpful.
Love this place. It is very well organized, has great prices and the manager, Alexia is wonderful!
I went there on their last day called Bag Day because you buy a bag for ten dollars and fill it up with whatever books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDS, videotapes, records, etc. The warehouse was small but the staff there was very helpful in making things run smoothly. I bought two bags (one for DVDs and one for books) what a bargain and one stop shopping. I cant wait to go back again next year. 👍
1st timer! Amazing amount of merchandise to peruse.Movies, collectable books, Cincinnati centered books. Many music CDs and record albums (and this is just part of the front room!). Comic and super heroes books.The book classifications are well delineated. Happy to see wide selection of large print books. Library volunteers are plentiful and helpful. My 8 books, 2 CDs, and plastic carrying bag=$8.00!
I love this place. Considering that its a used book store Im always amazed at the quality of books I can get and the level of organization. Whenever I have my cousins come to my house we always take a stroll to get a book or ten.
Love shopping for books here! They have a wide selection of books and great prices.
Friends of the Library benefits Cincinnati Public Libraries. You can donate books taking up space in your place. You can browse the shelves to find new things to read at great prices... and take them back and donate them again when youre done! Its a win win situation. Generally open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, they also have special week long events.
Great shop! Huge selection, good prices, and it sll benefits the Library. Do double duty and stop at Country Fresh across the street for great produce, deli, wine and beer! All worth the trip!
Large variety of books at great prices! Newer releases are $6 but older hardback booms are only $3! Great place to get some really good books at great prices
Excellent selection at garage store prices. Staffed mostly by volunteers who can organize better than many book stores. Highly recommend.
Dropped off 7 bags of gently used DVDs, VHS, CDs and books today. I couldve gave it to goodwill but being a hardcore patron of the Cincinnati Library, I know someone can find joy in these particular items here.
Always spend more than I planned. Supports Library so I dont mind. Parking can be tricky-small lot-but street parking usually available & overflow lot about a block down Vine. Vinyl, graphic novels, large kids section.
Excellent variety. Friendly, helpful staff. Very low prices for good quality used books and more!
A massive amount of books available at very reasonable prices, and the books were in good to almost new condition. The staff were very nice, even though I went in by accident when they were officially closed.
It doesnt look like much from the outside, but there are countless treasures within! One of the best places for ongoing book sales in Cincinnati. Great find for Bibliophiles!
You can make book donations Wed & Sunday during the Pandemic. Neeed an appt, then pull up to the garage door and they will unload.
Huge selection of all kinds of books! Staffed by dedicated volunteers. Very fair prices. Fun events!
So many great used books! Every genre you could want, and the staff are super friendly and helpful.
Great place to find all kinds of books. Staff people are great!
Awesome place. Never know what bargain your going to find on your next read (or movie or music). Staff is nice and always willing to help.
Vast selection of books from all genres. Great prices. Looked like a good selection of vinyl as well.
Enormous selection. Incredible prices. Friendly volunteer workers and everything you buy goes to support libraries. You cant miss.
First time there and treated like I was family. I was shown the golden road to the history section. What a time I had looking around. Cant wait to go back for another adventure.
I love this store!!! The people are so friendly and helpful. You are sure to find a treasure
I love this bookstore!!!! Never leave without at least two books!!! Wonderful and friendly staff.....
Huge selection. Books are in great shape. Volunteers are very helpful. Great place for booklovers.
Lots of good books at great prices
Great place to get books that are in good condition! Will definitely be going back!
The book prices are reasonable.The books are in good condition. And whatever you spends goes towards helping out the library.
Great used bookstore, big selection and most books are under $3.
An off shoot of the Cincinnati public library. Very very affordable. If you love books be prepared to bebin heaven.
Tons and tons of books for very low prices. Very friendly staff and all ranges of books from recent to cover 100 years old
I LOVE this place. Really its amazing. If you love books this is the place to go.
Love books, especially when they are bargain priced. Big selection!
It can be hit or miss. Prices are extremely low. My haul today was $39 with 50% off everything = $19.50 for me today. Credit cards are accepted.
Come here to buy used library books and other donated books. Very reasonable prices.
Lots of books that are used for cheap. Staff is always friendly and helpful.
If you love reading. , then shopping at the Warehouse of Friends of the Library will be your best bet.
A great place to find books and help support the Public Library of Cincinnati.
Friendly people huge selection great prices ... but open limited hours.
Great place to look for books at great prices.
Love that place. They love my dog emma.
Amazing! The best place to get books.
Very helpful people; tons of great books! 😃
This is always a warm and friendly place to visit. I love the selection and the people.
Lots of great books at INCREDIBLE prices!!
Such a great hidden jewel. A must visit!!
Found a music book I wanted that was permanently out of print. Only a dollar what a deal!
I always find a book I need.
Great place to buy books for the whole family
Very friendly staff more than happy to help you find what you are looking for.
Lots of books but didnt neither book I was looking for.
Fun people, well organized, got some music, too!
Take your time, so many books. You will surely find a book or two
The place is a friendly, and a gold mine for book lovers.
Huge selection at incredible prices.
Great collection, excellent service.
A favorite stop. Cannot beat the prices.
Great place to get books.
Best kept secret in the Cincinnati area.
Very organized and good selection
Cool Bookstore just in a bad location
The happiest place on earth..
Best qlty and prices in town
Awesome place, great prices
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Amazing resource
Super snotty
Good titles, good prices. In this place you can find all kinds of publications. The sellers are very friendly and in that place they carry out literary activities. Highly recommended!
Excelente
Total reviews rating 4.8
92 Reviews for The Friends Used Book Store at the Warehouse 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-1610000000/10 recommend. I wished there was one of these where I live!
Review №2
2022-06-15Great selection of childrens books at a great price!
Review №3
2021-09-27This book store just keeps getting better and better! I have been coming for years. This is one of my favorite stores in the city! Great selection, amazing prices.
Review №4
2021-05-30Love this bookstore! Everything is priced AMAZINGLY low, and the quality of their selection is mind-boggling. Bobby helped us out and showed me a bunch of indie graphic novels and comic books, and the manga selection has a lot of really good titles and series, like Seraph of the End, Natsumes Book of Friends, Dragon Ball, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon, as well as a lot of TokyoPop titles! Not a lot of complete series but if youre looking for 1 or 2 volumes to finish a series give them a look! I was also able to find the Golden Press Field Guide books which are beautifully printed and typeset for a dollar each. They also have really interesting antique books, like letterpress printed editions, and complete encyclopedias.Bibliophiles and bibliofriends should check out The Friends Used Book Store for library-quality used books!
Review №5
2021-01-29During the pandemic the bookstore is able to be accessed only by appointment. The store has a large selection. Members get %10 off purchases and 20% off in February. Donations are accepted. Call for details. Parking can be scarce. An overall great experience and interesting items and books to select from.
Review №6
2022-02-16What more could you want? Current titles along with many, many used books from all genres. With that you also have, CDs, DVDs, Blueray and LPs. Books are $1-$10 roughly.
Review №7
2020-03-09Absolute great place to buy books, most of which are around $3. Ill admit that the store took me by surprise at first (I went on one of their big sale days), the sheer depth of the books they have to offer is incredible. I cant recommend this place enough, will be coming back soon!
Review №8
2018-10-26I go to the Friends every two weeks or so. I absolutely adore this place. The ex-library copies are usually in great condition, perfectly fit for my personal collection. I have found some super interesting donated things as well, stuff you would never see in the wild. The shelves are well-organized and easy to browse. The staff are friendly and probably recognize me by now. I am so glad to support the Friends and their mission.
Review №9
2018-06-14Great for any type of book you need. Had a great time with friends and family.
Review №10
2020-02-09A true gem for book lovers and one of the Tri-State areas best kept secrets, The Friends Used Book Store at the Warehouse clearly outshines Half Price Books in terms of variety and especially in reasonable prices. It has that ambiance of a true, used book store...quiet and with the unmistakable aroma of vintage paper. The Friends has a large and ever changing selection...including more obscure and hard to find titles...which cannot be matched by other stores in the area. The inventory is fueled by donations, often by the very customers who shop there...and the benefit is that The Friends can resell books at low prices. I highly recommend that book lovers visit this location. My only suggestion is absolutely do not go during a big sale...as during my last visit the store was overcrowded and several of us, myself included, were advised to move our vehicles NOW as we had mistakenly parked in a neighboring businesses lot. As there was no nearby parking available, my visit was cut short. Regular prices here are low enough that there really is no benefit to enduring the overly crowded sale environment. Parking is extremely limited by a small lot and crowded side street...but if you go during regular business hours you should be fine and will be quite pleased with the experience.