Old Goat Books

05/29/2026

Local poets, send us your work!

Thank you for the beautiful painting of our storefront

05/29/2026

Have a bookclub for two this summer!
If you want to read a book with a friend or a bookclub, we’ll offer you a 25% discount for buying more than one of the same book. For many books, we’ve got more than two copies, so let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll see how we can help :) Check out many of our bookclub sets on the feature table, it’s by the children’s section.

05/28/2026

Jiminy Jillikers, it's gorgeous outside!
Wouldn't you look great here on our patio, reading a book and drinking a coffee?

05/22/2026

Even the flowers are jumping for joy at these new arrivals! In the Old Mare Canteen we also have an abundance of freshly baked treats: cookies, mini pies, biscotti, short bread. Enjoy the weekend!

05/18/2026

05/08/2026

These two greeted me while I was setting up the patio. Though it may not be fine weather for ducks, it is fine weather to read a book on our patio. Stop by and enjoy the sunshine with us! You'd be quackers not to.

04/30/2026

Us Old Goats want to extend a massive thank-you to our community for coming out to celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day with us on Saturday. Our shop was buzzing with energy and we are so grateful to have spoken with so many local bookworms! 🤓

There is one more day to get entries in for the national Contest for Booklovers. If you purchased a book from a Canadian independent bookstore on Saturday, April 25, 2026 you’re eligible! More info at this website: https://www.indiebookstores.ca/cibd-contest/
Anyone encountering issues with the form or missing a receipt should email [email protected].

04/24/2026

Tomorrow is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! 🎈We have some very fun things planned to celebrate independent bookstores with our community!
• From 10-11am we’ll be serving complimentary freshly baked madeleines, tea, and coffee.
• All books (except consignment, marked 60/40) are 25% off.
• We have free bookish goodies to giveaway while supplies last.
• It’s the final day to get stamps on your Waterloo Region Indie Bookstore Passport.
• AND if you find the golden ticket hidden in the store, you’ll win 12 months of free audiobooks from

Hope to see you there! 🥳

04/21/2026

Our first intro letter for the Sunday Pals Network! Next time you visit us, ask us about this lovely letter-writing initiative.
Thank you for the amazing embroidered sign. 😍

04/20/2026

Our Indie Book Crawl passports are in! Come get yours! Thanks to Paige Madill for the beautiful design.