About
The Used Book Store in Dickinson Square is an integral part of our community and provides a haven for readers of all skill levels and interests. The used books, jigsaw puzzles, audio books, CDs, and DVDs at our store are generously donated by the public and are lovingly sorted, stocked and sold by a dedicated group of volunteers. All proceeds generated from the Used Book Store go directly towards sustaining the store, funding building maintenance, programs, and day-to-day operations at Watson’s Mill and Dickinson House.
Book donations accepted during Book Store Open hours. Please keep donations to 5 bags/boxes or less.
The Used Book Store does not buy used books.
Please note that the Used Book Store does not take specific book requests, nor do we check inventory over the telephone or email.
Used Book Store Location
The Carriage Shed at Watson’s Mill
5524 Dickinson Street
Manotick, ON
K4M 1A2
Prices
donations
We want your books! The Used Book Store accepts gently used books, jigsaw puzzles, audio books, CDs, and DVDs for all ages, skill levels, and from a variety of genres. All you need to do is box or bag your books and bring them to the store. Our volunteers will then sort and stock them, ready for a new reader.
MARCH 1, 2024- DONATIONS ACCEPTED (please see hours of operations under the About tab on our website)
Please only bring maximum 5 boxes or bags of books at a time.
If you would like to make a large donation of books please call the Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc. Office in advance, 613-692-6455.
Donation Drop-Off Instructions
Book donations should be brought to the front or side door of The Carriage Shed
during the Book Store’s open hours (5524 Dickinson Street, Manotick, ON, K4M 1A2).
Please speak with one of our volunteers or place the donations inside the door on one of the tables.
DO NOT PILE INFRONT OF THE DOOR INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.
Please note that the Book Store does not accept:
Text Books
Business Books
Magazines
Encyclopedia’s
Reader’s Digest
Self-Help
If you are donating books in the following categories, we prefer they are less than 5 years old:
Romance
Technology
Travel
genres
You will find a variety of genres at the Used Book Store including:
Biography
Canadiana
Children
Cookbooks
Fantasy & Sci-Fi
General Fiction
History
Hobbies
Humour
Local Interest
Mystery
Nature & Animals
Self-Help
Teen & Young Adult
Travel
Vintage
We also have jigsaw puzzles, audio books, CDs, DVDs and so much more!