The book barn in niantic, connecticut kidfriendly attractions. Oct, 2019 the book barn in niantic is the complete opposite of that image, as this expansive bookshop is not just a little bookstore, but a whole experience. May 03, 2015 east lyme most of the crowd gathered in the parking lot of the book barn store four location in niantic on a lovely sunday afternoon were paying close attention as local author nick checker. If youre looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations youll find within a mile. Jul 19, 2016 the book barn s main barn in niantic is one of four sites where books some estimate 350,000 to 500,000 of them await readers. The book barn niantic 2021 all you need to know before you. Connecticut bookstores make their picks for books to read when you. A bibliophiles bliss awaits at the book barn in niantic.
The main barn, at 41 west main street, is home to our largest selection of genres spread throughout several themed buildings, as well as gardens, goats, and of course our cats. Our biggest section is housed in the downtown store where chapter books are alphabetized by author while picture books are organized by title. You might even find a copy of the 1936 childrens classic here, perhaps in the picturebook bin outside the main building. Book barn in niantic celebrating 30 years news from. But it is the main barn which features welltended gardens bursting with blooms that attract pollinators and readers alike. Since 1948, whitlocks book barn has offered quality used and rare books in all. A visit to the book barn is like hitting the mother lode of used books your arms will get a work out simply hauling all that loot to the register. Havenyale material, childrens books, ephemera, postcards, and lp records. The book barn has three locations in the seaside town of niantic, ct. The best hotels closest to the book barn in niantic for. Check out the book barn downtown and the book barn midtown for some subjects that we just cant fit at the main store. If you dont know where to start, consider the rodeway inn and the days inn niantic near casinos. As an avid book lover, i always take time to go into a bookstore whenever i can, especially if i am visiting a new city or place.
The book barn november we have a few sections dedicated to childrens books. Once youve explored the book barn, take a leisurely stroll over to cafe sol and enjoy a. The book barn, niantic, ct family daytrip new england. This is the downtown book barn, one of the four locations in the book barn lineup. Niantic the book barn on west main street offers visitors thousands of used books in a place nearly as magical as the stories. Best bookstores in connecticut independent book stores. Excellent place for all kinds of books the book barn is a must for anyone cruising niantic ct. Book barn in connecticut is the craziest store ever. Find 6 listings related to book barn in east lyme on. Things to do in connecticut with kids life, new england style. Baldwins book barn rare, used, out of print, antiquarian. Once youve explored the book barn, take a leisurely stroll over to cafe sol and enjoy a steaming mug of coffee and the comfy surroundings.
Book barn midtown in niantic, ct librarything local. Visit the book barn on your trip to niantic or united states. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. This book warehouse expands about a mile featuring gardens and little nooks, and they are the largest book seller featuring 500,000 books total. If youd like to find things to do in the area, you may want to check out mystic seaport and mohegan sun casino. The best hotels closest to the book barn in niantic for 2021.
The book barn in connecticut has a haunted bookstore you. Randi white, owner of the book barn, sorts books at the main store location in niantic on monday, august 5, 2019. Jul 29, 2017 yesterday, i traveled down to niantic, connecticut to visit the book barn for the first time. The book barn isnt so much a bookstore as a book compound. The book barn, niantic, ct family daytrip new england today. In the summer, we buy books everyday from 11am 6pm, weather permitting. Barrett bookstore is certainly one of connecticuts top bookstores with its. We buy books every day outside at the main barn location. Home to an old little independent movie theater with only. We are open 363 days a year, and if the weather is clear, we are buying books. Its important to note that they have two other locations and most of the childrens books are.
The book barn, niantic, connecticut, united states of america tue, apr 6 wed, apr 7 2 guests, 1 room. Kids who come in and are very excited about books give me a lot of faith in the generation coming up. Baldwins book barn 865 lenape road, west chester, pa 19382 phone. No ordinary bookstore, this readers and collectors heaven maintains over 350,000 volumes of gently used books, on.
My trip to the book barn in niantic, connecticut erica. Plan your the book barn visit and explore what else you can see and do in niantic using our niantic. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. I admit, i didnt do much research before the trip i knew there would be lots of books, but i totally. The main barn is located just on the outskirts of downtown niantic. Aug 26, 2018 and given the 350,000 books arrayed across the barn s acreandahalf property in niantic the books fill buildings, huddle beneath a tent, line seineriverstyle book stalls, you can surely. The bay barn for artistic youth is a private art studio located in niantic behind the main book barn that provides weekly art lessons to kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school, and home school students. This place is big and you can easily spend an entire afternoon strolling from one outbuilding to another yes, there are separate building for things like mysteries, fiction, and romances and then settle. There were two major poets, saintdenys garneau and anne hebert they were cousins who led the way for a generation of interesting and individual verse. We have two satellite locations in downtown niantic. The book barn is biggest book warehouse in connecticut. The first location, the main barn, has the original barn of books plus 5 additional buildings in the compound on the outskirts of town. Jul 30, 2017 july 28th, 2017 was certainly one for the books.
Visiting the book barn is a bibliophiles dream come true. In the decades after world war ii the culturally embattled francophone community of quebec found its literary voice in a burst of verse, prose, and adventurous publishing. Niantic is a welcoming city travelers enjoy for attractions such as the casino and shops. Store 4 is just a short walk from the main barn while the downtown and midtown shops are in the heart of niantic.
The centerpiece of the store is our huge and magnificently stocked childrens room. The book barn in connecticut has a haunted bookstore youll love. The book barn niantic 2021 all you need to know before. The 30yearold business consists of a threefloor barn packed with. If there is any inclement weather we will not be buying books. Plan your the book barn visit and explore what else you can see and do in niantic using our niantic route planning site. The book barn is located in a welcoming area of niantic known for its beautiful beaches and topnotch casinos. I hit the road early in the morning and traveled to niantic, connecticut to meet up with a couple of book bloggers and explore the book barn.
In niantic, you can find some historic homes, the childrens museum and ocean views. The day book barn event combines author reading and cat. Fiction bloomed, from the comic surrealism of roch. Its a pleasant surprise when you visit for the first time and discover they dont just sell books. For another spot bookworms will adore, say hello to the beinecke rare book and manuscript library. It may be a tiny state but there are lots of things to do in connecticut with kids. No ordinary bookstore, this readers and collectors heaven maintains over 350,000 volumes of gently used books, on almost any subject you can imagine. We have lived in east lyme for many years and have been going to the book barn since the 1980s. Sep 25, 2018 the book barn has four unique locations. Last minute hotel near the book barn, niantic ct hotwire. I love this place, so fun to browse the books while the kids can play or explore.
Mo, have been shattering childrens prejudices about used bookstores for 20 years. For young readers, rj julia also has a childrens room that promotes lifelong. Thats what youll experience when you stay at one of the lowcost hotels in the vicinity. This is a jam packed store right on main street in the heart of lovely downtown niantic. Mar 20, 2017 the book barn facebook book barn is located at 41 west main street, niantic, connecticut 06357. Its a great story for parents to read to their children during this time of crisis.
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