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Friends Book Cellar
Friends Book Cellar: Discover hidden literary treasures at great prices.
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Friends Book Cellar: Discover hidden literary treasures at great prices.
Friends Book Cellar, located at 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, offers a welcoming, ever-changing trove of books, DVDs, and prints. Shoppers praise friendly, helpful staff, and bargain prices—pennies on the dollar—with hundreds to thousands of titles available. Donations are accepted Mondays and Tuesdays; first Sunday hours 1–5 pm, making it a favorite local book haven.
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Browse thousands of gently used books across all genres at bargain prices, with proceeds supporting the library.
Find affordable DVDs and art prints alongside books, adding to your collection without breaking the bank.
Donate books on Mondays and Tuesdays to help replenish inventory and support community literacy efforts.
Shop select items conveniently through our website for easy access to deals from anywhere.
Visit on the first Sunday of each month for extended shopping hours, perfect for weekend book hunts.
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Overall rating
Geon Park
I love the smell of old books. I picked up 2 interesting novels for just five bucks. I’ll definitely visit again as soon as I finish them
Angie B
Best book shop in all of Lexington. I've lived in the city all of my life, and I have literally explored every bookstore there is in Lexington. The Friend's Book Cellar has been around for a couple of decades now, and it is constantly evolving. A huge portion of my book collection comes from the Cellar. You never know what treasures you'll discover when you meander down into the Central Library's basement for a little exploration.
Carolyn Maynard
Always on my stops in Lexington! Great books available. Staff is friendly and helpful. Never know what you will find. Also have a website for purchasing items.
Timm Maynard
Obviously anytime you can get a book sale it's a good thing. If you are in Lexington stop by the library go to the basement (just follow the signs) browse and peruse hundreds...maybe a few thousand books for sale. There are dvds and prints also for sale. The staff are helpful and the atmosphere is great. Tremendous selections and did I mention. The cost...pennies on the retail cost dollar. Everything we come back to Lexington we hit the Book Cellar..you should, too. Support the library and find yourself a great deal.
Bobby Corwen
EDIT: they are also open on the 1st Sunday of every month from 1pm-5pm. Book donations are accepted Mondays and Tuesdays, 11am-2pm. Do you love to buy books at a great price while supporting your local library? Of course you do if you're reading this review. Then what are you doing still reading this? Go to the Friends Book Cellar and buy books at a great price while supporting your local library. And I guarantee you will love it.
