The best card store ever in the Vancouver library. It's well organized with a fantastic selection of greeting cards for all occasions. read more

Book'mark The Library Store - The Vancouver Library - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Excellent little store off the Vancouver BC Central Public Library. Merchandise of all kinds (something for most people) and some used book (could expand this section). Great lady at the register on Friday. Picked up a few items. read more

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Was hoping to find some cute gifts and support the Library but this shop doesn't have much to offer besides greeting cards. Seemed under stocked. Keep in mind that it might show up in searches as a bookstore- it's not a bookstore! They sell a few library cast off books but it's mostly a greeting card store. read more

I am a local, and I came here to find Vancouver-themed holiday greeting cards to send to distant friends. They did not disappoint! They have several display shelves of cards, some by Vancouver artists, some Canadian, some international. Single cards are not cheap, but the boxes of 20 are a reasonable value. They had a few used books in the back, but don't think of it as a bookstore -- it is really a "cards and book-related gifts" store. The staff are friendly and helpful. And, your purchases help support the Vancouver Public Library. It is now my go-to place for greeting cards. read more

Book'mark is a lovely gift shop at the central library run by volunteers (who are always friendly and helpful), with sale proceeds going towards the library. It has tons of wonderful gifts, from bags to notebooks to jewelry, but best of all are their greeting cards. I just love their cards, and it's my go-to place when I need to buy a card. Even when I don't need a card, if I'm visiting the library, I like to browse and see what cards and gifts they have. It takes a lot of self-control not to buy things! (But lesson learned: if you see a card you really like, buy it, because you may not see it again.) Once I won a $25 gift certificate to the store for answering a trivia question on the library website, and I was so excited! One downside to this store: hours are limited and they aren't open Sundays and Mondays. And I don't have enough money to buy all the wonderful things. read more

Book'mark The Library Store - This card is so me. - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I visit the central library often and have passed this gift shop many times, wanting to visit but always in a rush (or the store has been closed. Their hours are somewhat limited). But I finally got to visit the other day and, wow, now I'm hooked! This store sure packs a punch! First of all, it's not as small as it appears from the outside. It extends inward, as there is another adjoining room behind a dividing wall. It's larger than it appears from the exterior hallway. What a great selection of merchandise! If you're looking for books, you may be disappointed, as they don't carry many (other than a few Vancouver-themed guide books or coloring books, or gift books for babies). But they sure have a cool selection of greeting cards! And book accessories (bookmarks, book lights, book-carrying satchels and totes, library/VPL-oriented caps and shirts, etc). And uber-modern office and desk supplies (pens and erasers, papers and journals, sharpeners and pencil bags, etc). They have great Peeps reading glasses and some jewelry and fancy (i.e., pricey) pens, business card holders, and a ton of gift ideas for young girls and boys (stickers and kits and the like). If you're in the market for boxed holiday cards or Christmas-themed gift books for kids, this is a great place to go. Proceeds go to the library, too, and the staff are nice. Great store! read more

This store is a fantastic way to support the library next door. I love the locally created cards, especially the Vancouver-themed ones, which I've sent plenty to friends back home in the States. Also, you can get a pen for 25 cents. I've stopped here when I needed one and didn't have one on me. Don't judge. read more

Bookmark has a great selection of gifts for children and book-lovers. You can buy the VPL bags that are frequently seen around town. Of course the normal book accessories: book lights, and book marks. For those creatively inspired- the magnetic words for refrigerator poetry. There's a lot of creative gifts for children here: puzzles, educational toys, stuffed animals. And of course some Vancouver items. Bookmark opens to the library, as well as to the indoor corridor. The store is partially operated by volunteers- and everyone I've spoken with have been very helpful. read more

Book'mark The Library Store - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is my favourite place to get gifts for people who (1) Are hard to shop for, OR (2) You don't know very well. I have bought coworker gifts, mutual friend gifts, housewarming presents, birthday presents and lots of cards here. They have a lovely selection of stationary, book-related goodies as well as literary and non-literary knick-knacks. read more

New York has the MOMA store filled with desirable and slightly geeky items; Vancouver has Bookmark. The proceeds of sales from the store go to support the Vancouver Public Libary via the Friends of VPL Society (the society also organizes the book sales). The store is easy to miss, being just inside the main doors on the right. Head inside to discover a world of stationary mania and great items for kids. Bookmark is on my list of places to frequent when I'm buying for difficult-to-shop-for people. The adorable items quickly woo me over with their style and reasonable prices. Then when they're wrapped perfectly with a nice card, the presents are guaranteed to woo the receiver too! read more

I love this store, and nearly always venture in for a look, while at the Central library branch. Great cards, gifts, jewelry, I recently found a very difficult to find japanese stamp set here, which pleased me a great deal. The staff is polite, helpful and encourage you to browse~ not pushy at all. I love everything they sell here! read more

Bookmark gift shop is all that you dream a library gift shop to be, although the inherent lack of books to purchase is noticeable! Nevermind that, we are after all, in a library, and a very good one at that. The Bookmark gift shop carries all sorts of trinkets and knick-knacks to accessorize your love for everything literary and a few things that have no relation to books whatsoever, from beautifully designed jewellery to children's stuffed toys and handmade greeting cards. What caught my eye the most was the unique selection of children's items, toys and books (okay, so they do sell books...! my bad!) and educational puzzles and the like. The tourists will find comfort in knowing that they can purchase Vancouver Olympic 2010 merchandise, as well as journals, stationary, bookmarks and other such items that are considered gift-worthy. read more

This is the best library gift shop EVER! I love stationary and little trinkets and everything else that falls into similar categories... and this place doesn't disappoint! Though small, they are packed with good stuff (and its not THAT expensive either - mind you, you are indulging in frivolous purchases when you buy anything from here!). I wish, though, that Bookmark was open longer... why would you close such a great place at 5pm?! It should keep the same hours as the library. read more

Hah, small store. I would have though there would be more BOOKS, you know, for a bookstore? But, I guess it isn't so much a bookstore, and I shouldn't expect to find that in a card and stationery store. Most of the store was more gift stuff, and I know that adult coloring books are big now, but wow. I was hoping to find some books about Vancouver, but there was only one bookcase with those in it. But, if I wanted calendars, which I did buy, or greeting cards, or just those sorts of things that you would want, then this was the place to go. read more

Love this place. They have great tiny things that sometimes you have to fight yourself from buying. Great collection of cards too. They also have a tiny sale section and $1 cards from time to time. read more

Love shopping library book stores. All the money goes to the library, so I don't feel a bit guilty about any purchase I make.

this is a super fun little shop. we picked up some irreverent and funny magnets, some holiday cards and a bookmark on our recent trip to vancouver. read more

This place is a gem: as the number of stationery stores dwindles, this place continues to carry a superb selection of tasteful cards and stationery. In addition, you can spend oodles of time browsing the great selection of jewellery and gifts. Also - 2nd hand books are sold there which also seem harder to find these days. The bonus is that you're supporting the Friends of the VPL. The staff who volunteer in the shop were really helpful. All in all, a great place to shop. read more

This is a wonderful stationery store. It has the best variety of small batch greeting cards of any place in the city, many of them locally made, all of them clever. If you ever need a small gift in a hurry, this is the place to go if you want something unique. read more