Q: Do you have any job openings?
A: No, we are not currently hiring.
Q: Do you sell gift certificates?
A: We offer gift certificates, which can be purchased in any amount.
Q: Do you take pre-orders?
A: We are happy to take pre-orders for forthcoming titles! We offer a 10% discount for ordering before the book is released. Pre-order sales also help out authors and let publishers know how much demand there is for a new title.
Q: What about special orders?
A: If you’d like a book that we don’t have in stock, we are happy to place a special order for you, which usually arrives at the store in 5-7 business days. Orders can be placed in person or you can email us about the book you want and we’ll get back to you with information. Email us here: bookstoreonthesquarestaff@gmail.com
Q: What is your return policy?
A: We don't normally take returns, but if you've purchased a book from us and need to exchange it, we can offer you store credit with the proof of receipt.
Q: Do you accept donations?
A: We can take a look at donations to determine what can be accepted. We ask that the books be gently used, with no writing, underlines, or highlighting inside.
Q: Do you buy used books?
A: Our Used Book Buy Back Program is every Sunday from open to close. In return for your used books, you'll get store credit, which you can use the day of or on a future date. We ask that the books be gently used, with no writing, underlines, or highlighting inside.
Q: I'm a local author. Will you sell my book(s)?
A: It depends! See below for our flow chart.
Note: We do not accept sample copies or carry books on commission.
Q: Do you participate in the First Friday Art Walk?
A: Yes! Every First Friday of the month, the bookstore stays open till 9:00pm. If you're a local artist interested in selling your wares for the event, you can reach us at bookstoreonthesquarestaff@gmail.com
Q: What is the closest parking lot to your store?
A: There's a parking garage at 209 E. Mountain Ave, across the street from our shop. The first hour is free, and every hour after is $1.00. Parking is free on Sundays and Holidays. There is 2-hour free parking along many streets in Downtown Fort Collins and some unlimited diagonal parking on Mathews Street, E Olive Street, and Peterson Street near the Old Town Library.