Discover and borrow Canada's books, curated by your neighbours
Co-op Bookstore is a community bookshop and library. We sell new and used books, keep a quiet reading room, and run reading programs for all ages. No noise, no pressure, no loyalty points to chase.
Life of Pi
The Break
Indian Horse
Five Little Indians
The Book of Negroes
Crow LakeLocal & Regional Authors
View full listWriters from Ontario and across Canada, selected by the Riverside reading circle.
Unless
Fall on Your Knees
The Birth HouseChildren's Shelf
View full listPicture books and chapter books for ages 4 to 12, refreshed each season.
Anne of Green Gables
The Paper Bag Princess
A Promise is a Promise
Thomas' Snowsuit
If You're Not From the Prairie
M is for MapleA small shop run by neighbours
Co-op Bookstore began as a used shelf on the porch of the village library. Today we keep two rooms: one for buying and trading, one for reading. We are not chasing the largest stock, only books that people actually read and lend to a friend.
Every weekend we hold a book swap and a poetry reading. There is no charge. You are welcome to come in, sit by the window, and stay as long as the light holds.
Events & Notices
Friday Book Club
This month: short stories from the regional shelf. Tea provided.
Story Time for Children
Saturday morning reading for ages 4 to 8, with colouring afterwards.
Poetry Reading
Open microphone in the reading room. Sign up at the front desk.
Book Swap
Bring a title, take a title. Wrappers and bags provided.
Co-op Bookstore
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 to 20:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Reading room | Closes 30 min early |
Visit Us
14 Shelf Lane
Riverside, ON K1A 0B1
Contact
Phone: (613) 555-0148
Email: hello@co-opbookstore.ca
Membership
Free for local residents. Fill out the form in store and receive your card the same day. Borrowing from the reading room is included.
Get Event NoticesThe Reading Letter
One letter at the start of each month: book recommendations, event dates, and a line we enjoyed. No daily promotions, and no reselling of your address.