Ideas Around Town

We've listed addresses of some of the local stores, but you should visit their websites to shop and get more information. Make sure you check out our bargains page for more shopping ideas. Always check your local library for book sales. You will find great new and used books for kids.

Barber Brothers Country Gift

215 W Central St Natick, MA 01760-3726 (508) 653-6650

Barber's is a unique gift shop and garden shop. They sell children's toys, stuffed animals, clothing and books as well as gifts for adults. Enjoy a snack and drink from the cafe.

Barnes & Noble

1 Worcester Rd Framingham, MA 01701 508-628-5567

Children will enjoy playing with a Thomas The Tank Engine Train that is set up in the children's area. The store sells stuffed animals, trains and other toys.

170 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-965-7621

325 Harvard Street Brookline, MA 02446 617-232-0594

Check out storytime at a Barnes and Noble near you.

Borders

CambridgeSide Galleria Cambridge, MA 02141 Phone:617.679.0887

300 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Phone:617.630.1120

Check out storytime at the Cambridge location.

Brookline Booksmith

Brookline Booksmith 279 Harvard Street Brookline, MA 02446 617-566-6660

Wellesley Booksmith 82 Central Street Wellesley, MA 02482 781-431-1160

Dragon Books

391 Boston Post Rd Weston, MA 02493 (781) 647-0049

New Enland Mobile Book Fair

82-84 Needham Street Newton Highlands, MA 02461 (617) 964-7440

The Paper Store

Shopper's World 1 Worcester Rd Framingham, MA 01701 (508)879-3142

Check out other locations at their website. They sell party supplies, arts/crafts, books, toys, stuffed animals and some baby clothes. Look for bargain book displays near the registers!

Waldenbooks

Natick Mall 1245 Worcester St Natick, MA 01760 Phone: (508) 653-3858

1024 Great Plain Ave Needham, MA 024920000 Phone: (781) 444-1150

Willow Books and Cafe

279 Great Road Acton, MA 01720 Tel: 978 266 0066

Here are some unusual places to find inexpensive books.

Building 19

Building 19 has a random selection of children's books, but the prices are great if you find a book you like. The books come and go quickly so the assortment changes often. Try to stop in every so often to see what they have.

881 Worcester Rd. Natick, MA (508) 653-1900

Christmas Tree Shops

Christmas Tree Shops have a good assortment of less popular books at great prices.

1298 Worcester Road Sherwood Plaza Natick, MA 01760 (508) 655-9800

Kohl's

1 Worcester Rd Framingham, MA 01701 (508)879-9103

Marshalls

Marshall's has popular books at discount prices.

Shoppers World 1 Worcester Road (Rte. 9) Framingham, MA 01701 Phone: 508-872-2684

Marshalls Plaza 275 Needham Street Newton, MA 02464 Phone: 617-964-4987

Arsenal Mall 455 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA 02474 Phone: 617-923-1044

Target

400 Cochituate Rd. Framingham, MA 01701-4655 Phone: (508) 628-3136

550 Arsenal St Watertown, MA 02472-2853 Phone: (617) 924-6574

TJMaxx

TJ Maxx has popular books at discount prices. The assortment is very similar to those you will find at Marshall's since they are both owned by the same company.

Sudbury Xing B-8 437 Boston Post Rd Sudbury, MA 01776 Phone: 978-443-7361

Shoppers World 1 Worcester Rd Framingham, MA 01701 Phone: 508-626-2400

Wal-Lex Shopping Center 846 Lexington Street Waltham, MA 02451 Phone: 781-893-2968

Children's Orchard

Children's Orchard sells good quality second hand toys, clothes, books and more. Some of their things are brand new.

807 Boylston Street Brookline, MA 02467 (617) 277-3006

Village Mall at Nobscot 786 Water Street Framingham, MA 01701 (508) 788-0072

132 E. Central Street Natick, MA 01760 (508) 651-9386

Kid to Kid

Kid to Kid is similar to Children's Orchard. They sell gently used items in good condition. You will find brand names at low prices. Some of the merchandise is new.

42 Worcester Street Natick, Massachusetts 508-650-4001

Liena's - Gently used children's clothing

They sell great gently used children's clothing like Gap, Baby Lulu, Gymboree, Hanna Andesson, Oilily, Kenzo kids and much much more for unbelievable prices. They also sell incredible baby gear such as strollers, breast pumps, baby carriers, and much much more! They are worth a visit!

45 Church Street Winchester, MA 01890 781-721-2210

Their hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10am till 3pm and then Saturday from 10am till 2pm.

You can find bargain books, clothing and toys at wholesale clubs. You must be a member to shop, although you may be able to get a trial membership at some of the stores. They are worth checking out.

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