The Dusty Bookshelf - Lawrence

The Dusty Bookshelf - Lawrence We buy, sell, and trade used books and scholarly libraries. Lawrence store hours are Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.
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Browse the shelves for your next great recycled read at our downtown Lawrence location on Massachusetts Street, or in our Manhattan shop in the heart of Aggieville.

Some quick reminders as we head into Thanksgiving:We’ll be closed on Thursday (11/27) for Thanksgiving Day and open as u...
11/25/2025

Some quick reminders as we head into Thanksgiving:

We’ll be closed on Thursday (11/27) for Thanksgiving Day and open as usual on Friday. Book buying will be paused on Friday.

Small Business Saturday follows the holiday this Saturday (11/29), and we’ll be here from 10–9. Our bargain carts will be out front as always — feel free to stop by, browse, and enjoy a good find for a dollar or less. We’d love to see you on Mass Street! 💛

Sometimes the smallest gifts are the ones people love most. These Dusty-approved stickers make a cozy little add-on for ...
11/25/2025

Sometimes the smallest gifts are the ones people love most. These Dusty-approved stickers make a cozy little add-on for any holiday gift. ✨
Thanks for shopping small and supporting your local bookstore — it truly means everything. 💛

Author Scott Phillips stopped by to sign his book “That Left Turn at Albuquerque.” ✍️Always a joy to meet the people beh...
11/20/2025

Author Scott Phillips stopped by to sign his book “That Left Turn at Albuquerque.” ✍️
Always a joy to meet the people behind the stories on our shelves — we’re thankful for the authors who share their work with our community. 📚💛

After over a decade of dedicated service, Dinah clocked out of her last shift and went peacefully, with lots of love aro...
11/13/2025

After over a decade of dedicated service, Dinah clocked out of her last shift and went peacefully, with lots of love around her. Here’s to a bookstore life well lived. Thank you for all the affection shown to her while she was a resident of Mass Street. 🐈‍⬛🤍

We were feeling festive with Halloween spirit today — witches, storybook stars, and one very good cat included. 🐈‍⬛💫Wish...
10/31/2025

We were feeling festive with Halloween spirit today — witches, storybook stars, and one very good cat included. 🐈‍⬛💫
Wishing everyone a safe, cozy, and happy Halloween from all of us at The Dusty Bookshelf! 📚👻🎃

Happy Halloween to our scary book lovers! 👻📚Swing by to pick up some spooky stories and eerie reads for tonight. 🎃✨ ...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween to our scary book lovers! 👻📚
Swing by to pick up some spooky stories and eerie reads for tonight. 🎃✨

Happy National Cat Day to our favorite coworker! 🖤💫She’s read every book, napped on every shelf, and keeps an eye on the...
10/29/2025

Happy National Cat Day to our favorite coworker! 🖤💫
She’s read every book, napped on every shelf, and keeps an eye on the front desk. Dinah really does it all. 🐈‍⬛

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, we’re highlighting a few powerful reads from Indigenous authors and voices. 📚Indigen...
10/13/2025

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, we’re highlighting a few powerful reads from Indigenous authors and voices. 📚
Indigenous Peoples Day is a reminder to reflect, learn, and celebrate cultures that have endured and thrived through generations — through storytelling, song, and community.
Stop by to browse titles like “Standing Rock,” “Walking with Grandfather,” and “The Marrow Thieves” — all available in-store. ✨

A handful from “The Harvard Classics” – first published in 1909 by P.F. Collier & Son under the guidance of Harvard pres...
10/10/2025

A handful from “The Harvard Classics” – first published in 1909 by P.F. Collier & Son under the guidance of Harvard president (1869-1909) Charles W. Eliot.📚
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Eliot believed anyone could gain a full liberal education by reading for just 15 minutes a day from a collection of books that fit on a five-foot shelf… and this 50-volume series was his answer.✨

As you’re walking down Mass Street, look for the yellow awning✨Step inside & find shelves full of books for your next co...
10/05/2025

As you’re walking down Mass Street, look for the yellow awning✨
Step inside & find shelves full of books for your next cozy season read! 📚🍂

Celebrate your love for books and your favorite indie bookstores with us tomorrow! Here’s what’s happening:💌 Leave a lit...
04/25/2025

Celebrate your love for books and your favorite indie bookstores with us tomorrow! Here’s what’s happening:

💌 Leave a little bookish love – Fill out a customer pick card and tuck it into your favorite book on our shelves. Share what you love, and help someone else discover their next great read!

👕 20% OFF all tees & sweatshirts – Because nothing pairs better with a good book than cozy, bookish gear.

Come by, hang out, and help us celebrate the magic of indie bookstores.

This Sunday, November 10th, we’re partnering with our friends Jungle House and Squishington's Candy for a Scavenger Hunt...
11/04/2024

This Sunday, November 10th, we’re partnering with our friends Jungle House and Squishington's Candy for a Scavenger Hunt on Mass Street! Stop by and see what you can find in the shop…and maybe find a few books while you’re at it! 😉📚

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708 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, KS
66044

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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+17857494643

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