Books, Art, and More

08/24/2026

https://youtu.be/dQNmeu57_ZU?is=E-JdcSJTWQVekWMS

Check out our latest appearance on This Week in the Mohawk Valley, where we introduce our next venture in the quest to promote literacy & creativity: The Cultured Emporium!

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08/01/2026

Buy One Get One is in effect for August! Back to school season is around the corner, so with any purchase, you can include 1 free kids book. We’re going back to basics here, so instead of the kids getting hooked on tablets & smartphones, let them learn through what hasn’t failed us yet that’s been in practice for millennia: books!

07/03/2026

We will not be open on Independence Day, but we wish you a safe holiday in celebrating what this 250 year old country was founded on! Here’s some American history trivia in the meantime.

06/12/2026

A new perfume has come to the store! The latest Ledda fragrance, 12 Marina Soleil has a citrusy smell that’ll invoke the tropical feelings of summertime! Available in full & travel sizes.

06/11/2026

Throughout the month of June, we’re doing a special buy-one-get-one free for all books relating to sports, vehicles, comedy, & fishing for Father’s Day!

05/16/2026

We’d like to thank everyone for donating to the Kelberman Center the last couple months & for supporting our store, as well! Today was a fun event & we’re glad to have been a part of it again, great to see everyone who came to our table. Plus, we’ve officially sold over 1,000 books now!

05/09/2026

Another artist has joined the store! Enter Linda Hale, who has depicted beautiful paintings made on location. She’s displayed her talented work at several locations before, & now she brings it here!

05/02/2026

We have extended the Kelberman Center donation giving to May, so you still have a chance to give one before the walk if you so choose. Thank you to everyone so far for their support!

04/25/2026

Happy National Independent Bookstore Day! The Observer Dispatch has one again given us a mention, so feel free to read their article & participate in the poll!

https://www.uticaod.com/story/news/local/2026/04/24/choose-your-favorite-from-10-mohawk-valley-independent-bookstores/89740553007/

In recognition of National Independent Bookstore Day, Sat. April 25, visit a local independent bookstore in the Mohawk Valley; vote for your favorite.

04/18/2026

A new artist has joined the store! These avian sculptures were made by Lee Schrader, crafted from wood with a glossy finish. Decorate your desk in the name of nature!