The Bookworm

The Bookworm The Bookworm sells quality second-hand books and magazines to raise money for the Madoc Public Library and other community programs and services.

*We are closed on Statutory Holidays*
The Bookworm is operated by The Friends of the Centre Hastings (Madoc) Public Library and sells quality used books and magazines to raise awareness and money for the Centre Hastings (Madoc) Public Library and other community programs. We carry a wide range of fiction, including: general fiction, mysteries, Sci-Fi & fantasy, westerns, romance, children & youth

, poetry, classics, religious and more. We also have non-fiction, such as: health, history, animals, gardening, politics, biographies, religion, etc. The space for the store is donated by Hailstone Plumbing and Heating.

06/12/2026

“'Can I trust you with the scones? You make them just before they are to be carried in, so that they are still warm. And you know that she doesn't like raspberry jam. Just strawberry or apricot, and the cream whipped very thick. Got that?'

'Yes, Cook,' I said, feeling both scared and excited at the same time. It was up to me to feed the queen. Mrs Robbins at my former establishment had made very good scones- at least they had tasted good to me. So I made them just the way she did- with very cold butter, double cream, a dash of vanilla extract."

- Rhys Bowen,
Above the Bay of Angels

[Image: Cream Tea with Scones photograph by Lavender and Lovage.]

Poetry, Tea and Me


06/12/2026

In person at Novel Idea: SIX fiction and poetry writers—one week from tonight!

Next Wednesday, 7pm June 10th, we’re hosting these six gifted authors to celebrate the launch of their latest titles. You’ll meet our guests and they’ll introduce and read from their work. Books will be available for purchase and complimentary refreshments provided. By no means miss this evening feast of words—right here at Novel Idea!

Hollay Ghadery. Palimpsest Press. At Bay Press. Bookhug Press. Gordon Hill Press & The Porcupine's Quill. Thistledown Press. Guernica Editions. Downtown Kingston

Follow her book adventures!
06/12/2026

Follow her book adventures!

This looks like a great place to read! A home among the gum trees for the next week or so at Mt Gambier in South Australia. 💚📚

06/09/2026

TikTok is usually where you go for dance trends and chaotic skincare routines. But Oliver James turned it into something far more powerful. He went viral for something incredibly brave: teaching himself how to read as an adult, publicly, one book at a time. Millions of viewers rallied behind him with book recommendations, encouragement, and support, proving the internet can be a truly wonderful place.

His fascinating life story is featured in the book Protectors of the Written Word, along with the ones of 24 other people who have dedicated their lives to spreading the joy of reading.

Read the full story: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/mans-tiktok-journey-from-non-reader-to-bookworm-goes-viral/

06/09/2026
06/09/2026

"I wish time flies backwards. I literally miss my schoolmates now..."

-Note left on our typewriter

Address

80 Durham Street
Madoc, ON
K0K2K0

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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