The Griot Arts bookstore

• https://www.griotartsmn.com/
• 115 N Broadway Avenue, Rochester, MN 55906
• New and used books
• Double check social media for open hours and special events
• Park in nearby Center St Ramp or street parking

The Friends Bookstore, Rochester Public Library

• https://www.rplmn.org/about-us/friends-of-the-library/bookstore-sales
• Lobby of the Rochester Public Library: 101 2nd Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904
• Used books
• Park in nearby 2nd St Ramp, Civic Center Ramp or street parking
• Also hosts large sales in the library auditorium
  • Winter Book Sale: February 6-8 2026
  • Rochesterfest Book Sale: June 26-28, 2026
  • Autumn Book Sale: October 9-11, 2026
  • Gift Quality Book and Bake Sale: December 4-5, 2026

Garden Party Books

• https://gardenpartybooks.com/
• 602 7th St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901
• Used books
• Double check social media for open hours and special events
• Free parking lot

Diatom Books

• https://www.diatombooks.com/
• 321 S. Broadway via the alleyway between 3rd & 4th St. SW (back of Art Heads Emporium building)
• Used books
• Specializing in science, technology, and society titles
• Street and ramp parking

Paperback Book Palace

• https://www.paperbackbookpalace.com/
• Cedarwood Plaza: 4106 18th Avenue NW, Rochester, MN 55901
• Used paperback books
• Free parking lot

Peacock Books & Wildlife Art

• https://peacockbookswildlifeart.com/
• Hillcrest Shopping Center
• Free parking lot

Barnes and Noble

• https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2080
• Apache Mall: 1201 12th St SW, Ste 425, Rochester, MN 55902
• New books
• Free parking lot

Christos BookCenter

• https://www.christosrochester.com/
• Autumn Ridge Church: 3611 Salem Road, Rochester, Minnesota 55902
• New books
• Free parking lot

Little Free Libaries

• Official registered libraries: https://app.littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap?_gl=1*ae85k7*_gcl_au*MTQwMzcwMjcwNy4xNzQwMzY2NTcy

Stores that carry books

Midwest Vintage Toys

• https://www.midwestvintagetoys.com/
• Queen City Center: 204 N Broadway, Rochester MN 55906
• New and used comic books
• Free parking lot

NerdinOut

• https://www.nerdinout.com/
• 1802 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
• New and used comic books
• Free parking lot

History Center of Olmsted County

• https://www.olmstedhistory.com/
• 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902
• New books related to local history
• Free parking lot

Refashion

• https://refashion.org/
• River Center Plaza: 1643 Suite A Broadway N, Rochester, MN 55906
• Used books on consignment
• Free parking lot

Goodwill

• North: 1987 Scott Road NW, Rochester, MN 55901
• South: 239 28th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
• Used books
• Free parking lots

Savers

• https://stores.savers.com/mn/rochester/savers-thrift-store-1123.html
• 1201 S Broadway, Suite B, Rochester, MN 55904
• Used books
• Free parking lot

Restore (Habitat for Humanity)

• https://www.tworivershabitat.org/shop-rochester-restore
• 3034 40th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
• Used books
• Free parking lot
• Limited hours (Closed Sun-Tues)

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