Well Read Books
Come Visit our Bookstore
Our bookstore, Well Read Books, is our social enterprise that helps fund the programs we provide free or low-cost to our community. All the books in the store have been donated by the community and is mainly volunteer run.
Become a Volunteer
From sorting book donations to shelving books and helping customers find the titles they’re looking for, there’s always something to do.
If you’re interested in volunteering, stop by the bookstore at 19 Commercial Street to pick up an application form or email bookstore@literacycentralvi.org.
Donate Your Books
We can accept a maximum of 2 bags or boxes per person, per day.
Please check with a staff member before dropping off your donation.
There are a few items we do not accept:
- Encyclopedia sets
- Magazines
- Textbooks or computer books older than 5 years
- Discarded library books
- Readers Digest Condensed Books
- Coffee-table books (Art books OK)
- Harlequin Romance books
- Books that are musty or water-damaged
Become a Member
Save money on all your used book purchases!
Sign up in store for $20 annually to receive 25% off all used books, and 35% off used books on sale.
Memberships include a maximum of 2 cards for members of the same household.
Memberships last one year from the time of purchase.
Local Authors
We are happy to consign with authors in our community to display local works in our bookstore. Check out some of our fabulous writers located here on Vancouver Island!
Request a Book
HAVING TROUBLE FINDING A
PARTICULAR BOOK?
Our unique request system allows you to put in a request for a title, which is kept on record for a year.
If the book comes in as a donation (we get all our books by donation), we’ll call you!
Call us at 250-591-2665 or email your request to bookstore@literacycentralvi.org.
Limit of 3 titles per author.
