Library House Books & Art



If you want to step back in time a great place to start is in Grand Rapids, Ohio, at Library House Books and Art. 

This independently owned used bookstore is located only a short walk from the Maumee River. 


































Library House Books and Art isn't your average used bookstore. As you enter the shop with original hardwood floors you'll find multifaceted collection of books, paintings, prints, and animals. 






































This is a store a bookworm, like me, loves.  The atmosphere is delightful and the shelves are filled with inexpensive books. 












































For those of us who like to set and read a while, there are comfy velvet chairs at the front of the store, and there's a large wooden library table adorned with a lilac centerpiece just beyond the cash register. 














































While the store specializes in history, art, and poetry they also have a  decent selection of all categories.  
























I found their children's section at the back of the store offers a treasure trove of colorful picture books and there's even a room off to the side that has a small table for children to sit around.














































At Library House Books & Art the collection was filled with vintage and modern books and art and my purchase this beautiful spring day was a lovely collection of gardening books.























Once you have purchased your selections, the village itself is full of shops and galleries filled with unique gifts such as fine art, vintage clothing, and more bookshops.

There are restaurants where you can enjoy a sit-down meal or shops where you can purchase delectable treats of ice cream or old-fashioned sauces and candies.

The village is also home to the Ludwig Mill. You can take a Canal boat manned by costumed workers and they'll provide you with details of the 1800's country river life.