Bindlestiff Books is a volunteer-run neighborhood bookstore in West Philadelphia, with a carefully selected array of new and discounted (but still new) books. We have children’s books, literary fiction, graphic novels, art, cookbooks, history, labor studies, politics, and much more.
We’re at 4530 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19143, just two blocks from Clark Park. Phone number: 215.662.5780; email: bindlestiff.bookstore@gmail.com
Store Hours:
- Mondays, Closed
- Tuesdays, Closed
- Wednesdays, Noon – 7:00 p.m.*
- Thursdays, Noon – 7:00 p.m.*
- Fridays, Noon – 7:00 p.m.*
- Saturdays, Noon – 7:00 p.m.
- Sundays, Noon – 5:00 p.m.
(*)We’re struggling with shift coverage just now, and it might make sense to check first. On weekdays, opening shifts (until 3:30) are covered more reliably than closing ones. We’re often here other times as well, so feel free to give us a call or just drop by.
Here’s a link to a blog with photos from our December 2005 opening, including the original mosaic that distinguishes our facade: http://psalmboxkey.com/2012/01/14/joy-of-books-bindlestiff-books-in-west-philly/.
Special Orders: If we don’t have a book in stock, we’re glad to order it for you. We can get most books in in a week or two, assuming they’re still in print.
Interested in volunteering? We always need staffers, but there are also possibilities to organize readings or other events. We’re glad to hear your ideas as well.
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