The Printed Garden
BOOKSELLERS
BOOKSELLERS
AN IMPORTANT STORE UPDATE 6/4/20:
Before I write anything else here, I want to say "THANK YOU!" Over the last few months, it's become crystal clear to me that you all love this little store as much as I do. I think bookstores are important because they don't just entertain us, but also keep us informed, open us all up to new ideas, and challenge us to stand in the shoes of others. Thank you for helping me keep this bookstore alive!
This is "long-ish," but I've had a few questions from different friends of the store, and I think the best thing to do would be to air them all out publicly because as staunch supporters of this bookshop, you all deserve to know.
Q: How's the store doing?
A: There were a few days in March when I was terrified that we wouldn't make it, mostly on account of the sudden disappearance of the small business relief fund passed by Congress. Looking around, we saw that many other independent bookstores across the country had started gofundme accounts, and it seemed to be making a big difference in keeping them operational. I did the same for The Printed Garden, and we received enough financial assistance from supporters in the community that within the first week, we were out of immediate danger, and not long afterward looked to be stabilized for a couple months (through the end of June).
Q: Are you still taking book orders?
A: Absolutely. Most of the people that read this have been using the safe-distance shopping options laid out below. Here, again, I say "THANK YOU!" loudly and clearly. It is on account of the speed and ease with which most friends of the store have adapted to these new buying methods that, even getting past the lump of larger expenses that initially endangered the shop, we have continued to keep our head "above the water," as it were. The book orders that we've been receiving from all of you over the last two months have also given the store the discretion to re-open when we feel it's safe for all of us. I don't want to be responsible for any of you contracting Covid-19 in the bookstore any more than I want it myself. We also have several elderly friends who feel safe continuing to shop here because we've been able to operate from behind closed doors.
Q: When do you think you'll be able to re-open?
A: This is a tricky one. Particularly since the State of Utah seems to have lifted restrictions a little bit prematurely. This, in and of itself, wouldn't necessarily be a problem, but there are still way too many folks who just aren't taking this seriously, and are not following even the easiest of preventative measures. I've been educating myself on Covid-19, following developments and case counts, and right now it's just doesn't look good. I had initially intended to try a re-open on June 1st, but we're now seeing record numbers of new cases.. Things being what they are, we're now looking at July 1st with cautious optimism, and it will depend entirely on how things continue to progress and what we see happening in the community around us. From the very beginning, the whole Covid-19 situation has been a lot like driving at night. You can see what's in the globe of the headlights in front of you, but the road, further on, is obscure. All we can do is pay attention, be really careful, and stay vigilant - and I don't feel that your safety or mine are worth compromising on.
A wise friend of mine has a mantra: "people over things, every time."
We look forward to continuing to serve you with these alternate, safe-distance options, and know that not even a pandemic will stop readers from reading - because it's our greatest love.
To use any of these two ordering methods, you can reach me at the store by telephone Tuesday through Saturday from Noon to 4:30 p.m.
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BROWSING FROM HOME:
1.) go to www.abebooks.com
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SHIPPING TO HOME:1.) Call us at 385-695-2042 to see if the book or books you're looking for is either on our shelves or available for order.
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CURBSIDE PICK-UP:1.) Call us at 385-695-2042 to see if the book or books you're looking for is either on our shelves or available for order.
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THE PRINTED GARDEN STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH
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TONI MORRISON- BELOVED
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LANGSTON HUGHES- THE BIG SEA
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SOME OF OUR FAVORITE LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES ARE
Bumblebees Korean American Fusion
Clever Octopus |
Samurai Noodle
Randy's Record Shop |
Graywhale Entertainment
Bohemian Brewery |
Ying's Thai - Sushi
Black Cat Comics |
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SPACES FOR BOOK CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, OR EVEN JUST A FEW FRIENDS
Looking for a quiet, comfortable meeting space for your book club? There might be distractions at home, but there aren't any in this room! Let us do the work so you can enjoy your time together. Order and purchase your selections through our store and use our Reading Room, with our compliments! We'll keep things organized so your members can pick up the following month's books at the current month's meeting, and save you a special trip to pick it up later in the month!
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Looking for an inexpensive night out of the house? Meet a couple friends at The Printed Garden for a friendly (or not-so-friendly) board game, and enjoy one of our complimentary hot beverages. We also have chess, checkers, Monopoly, Jenga, and a couple decks of cards - or feel free to pack your own game in if you'd like! If you've come by yourself to study, just let us know and we'll turn the music down or off
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