A “Grand Reopening” of Mainly Books was held on Monday, September 12, with a ribbon-cutting by Parma Town Supervisor Jim Roose and Hilton Mayor Joe Lee. Cider and donuts were served and drawings for gift baskets and other prizes will be held at a later date. Special sales events were held all week, ending on September 17.
In 2007, the Friends of the Parma Public Library, spearheaded by Kay Melvin, Mary Gavigan, and Dee Weber, conceived the idea of a used bookstore on Main Street in Hilton. It would be run by volunteers and donated items would be sold. The proceeds would benefit the Parma Public Library to help support library programs and projects. Mainly Books was opened in December of that year.
Forward to the present where the same store has been remodeled. Mainly Books has been painted, new floors have been installed, and the entire store has been updated. The work was completed by over 30 dedicated store volunteers and other community members.
Mainly Books continues to depend on gently used donations of books, puzzles, CDs, and DVDs. The store does not accept or sell the following genres: religion, self-help, business, or computers. Textbooks are also not accepted. Income from the sale of donated items continues to benefit the Parma Public Library.
Mainly Books is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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