Carpe Librum Bookstore and Art Gallery

Carpe Librum Bookstore and Art Gallery We're a quirky, edgy, and fun bookstore Carpe Librum sells new books, used books, and art. We are happy to take your gently used books.
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We buy books for cash or store credit for many books, and store credit for most books. We don't take sex manuals, encyclopedias, really old books, or most textbooks. You may bring in your books during regular business. No appointment is necessary if you're bringing in books, but if you need help bringing them in, or have a lot, then you're encouraged to call ahead or make an appointment. We select

books, among other things, based on condition, desirably, how well similar books have sold in the past, and what we currently have in stock. Condition is the most important factor. We pride ourselves on the condition of our books, so they must be like new or gently used for us to consider selling them. (A gently used book might have some wear and tear, but it shouldn't have ripped or torn pages, have mildew or water stains, or fall apart when you pick it up.) We generally pay 20-30% in store credit of our price. Books listed on the website or Google Docs list get more in store credit and/or a free gift certificate, but we do take books not listed on there. If w do not take your books, we ask that you take them with you. It normally takes 10-20 minutes to assess books. You're free to wander around and browse while we assess your books, or go to Baskin Robbins or Taco Bell for a couple minutes. You can use 100% of the store credit for books, or 25% for the non-book items.

A certain cat-loving fan of the bookstore requested that we reopen the bookstore and adopt this cat as our shop cat. If ...
08/22/2026

A certain cat-loving fan of the bookstore requested that we reopen the bookstore and adopt this cat as our shop cat. If you agree with her, buy some books off our website now and use promo code Carrie at checkout.
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A certain cat-loving fan of the bookstore really wants us to reopen the bookstore and adopt this cat from the Baltimore ...
08/21/2026

A certain cat-loving fan of the bookstore really wants us to reopen the bookstore and adopt this cat from the Baltimore shelter. If you agree, buy some books off our website and use promo code Carrie at checkout.
https://carpelibrumbaltimore.com/

While out and about yesterday, we stopped at an adoption event held by BARCS and met a cat named Senator, and he put in ...
08/16/2026

While out and about yesterday, we stopped at an adoption event held by BARCS and met a cat named Senator, and he put in an application to be our new shop cat. If you agree with Samson that he should be our new shop cat, buy some books off our website.
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We're running a sale on our website. Get 25% off your order with promo code Joppa at checkout. Pictured are some of the ...
08/16/2026

We're running a sale on our website. Get 25% off your order with promo code Joppa at checkout. Pictured are some of the used books we currently have in stock.
https://carpelibrumbaltimore.com/

We're running a sale on our website. Get 25% off your order with promo code Joppa at checkout. Picture of our sweet Stan...
08/13/2026

We're running a sale on our website. Get 25% off your order with promo code Joppa at checkout. Picture of our sweet Stan Lee for tax.
https://carpelibrumbaltimore.com/

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Baltimore, MD
21234

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

(443) 465-4691

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