Arts, Crafts & Books

A huge and ever-changing selection of used books of every kind, all in good to excellent condition. Housed in interesting and quirky stores, and staffed by friendly, helpful volunteers. You will find adult’s and children’s books, videos, books on tape, CD’s and even DVD’s. Everything is value-priced, with most books selling for only one dollar. All proceeds are used to support library programs and services.

Address: 789 Yonge St.
City: Toronto
Phone: (416) 397-5948
Hours: Book Ends South: Tuesday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.,Wednesday & Thursday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Book En

This Bead/Craft Outlet has thousands of discontinued and end of stock items on sale. They sell various types of beads including machine cut crystal, semi-precious, glass, plastic, wood and seed beads. They also have an extensive craft section including fabric paint, glitter, sequins, pipe cleaners, glue, feathers, pom pom’s, etc. and everything you need for hosting bead birthday parties, camps, and the everyday hobbyist.

Address: 20 Bertrand Ave.
City: Toronto
Phone: (416) 757-3287, ext. 25
Hours: Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Except long weekends)
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Canada's best-known craft mail order house features itsretail distribution center, for knitting yarns, beads, needlework kits, generalcrafts, cross stitch kits, private label sweater and afghan kits. The ClearanceRoom has savings from all departments and its Yarn Warehouse Sale and AnnualTent Sale should not be missed. Customers 50+ receive a 20% discount on allpurchases the first Tuesday of every month (Paris location only).  Or, visit "The Best of Mary Maxim"boutique style store at the Yonge Eglinton Centre, 2300 Yonge Street, TorontoM4P 1E4,  416-644-1243,  Mon -Fri 10-9, Sat. 9:30-6, Sun. Noon - 5.

Address: 75 Scott Avenue
City: Paris
Phone: (519) 442-6342
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Oakville Sewing Centre is an eclectic mixture of fashion and quilting fabrics, notions, and the largest selection of buttons in the GTA. They are also the proud distributors of Bernina and Janome Sewing Machines. Named Canada's #1 Dealer for Bernina, and Platinum Dealer for Janome, the staff of the Oakville Sewing Centre are very proud of their sewing expertise and boast a wide range of classes and workshops for all skill levels. A complete list of workshops is posted on their website, www.oakvillesewing.com. Contact the store to be included on their mailing list, which will entitle you to notification of events, sales, new products and new workshop schedule. Enjoy the ambiance of the Oakville Sewing Centre, "Your Centre for Sewing Excellence".

Address: 105 Cross Avenue
City: Oakville
Phone: (905) 844-2782
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6p.m., Saturday 10a.m. to 5p.m., Closed Sunday and Monday.
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 The Sandylion Outlet now carries a wide variety of scrapbooking supplies including stickers, albums, ribbons, and hundreds of papers. You'll find terrific values on every-day stickers in bulk including licensed product, all at an incredible 20-80% the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Teachers, parents, and crafters of all kinds appreciate the wide selection and super low prices. Great for gift giving, card making, scrapbooking, and filling loot bags. The Sandylion Warehouse Outlet is a sticker lover's paradise!

Address: 400 Cochrane Dr.
City: Markham
Phone: (905) 475-6771
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 - 5:30, Sat. and Sun. 10-4. Open year round.
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