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    The Library Shop

    4.6 (25 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Faith H.

    The best little book shop! Everything was so unique and made for book lovers! The staff were very friendly and helpful. I got many stickers, pins, bookmarks and more!

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    Marie B.

    Catching up on Yelp reviews. This is for a visit back on 7/20/18 while randomly wandering the East Village neighborhood in San Diego. I love indie bookstores and public libraries, but stumbling upon their gift shop was a delightful find. So many things to admire and purchase, all made from local artists. The proceeds goes back to the library fund and programs. How cool is that?! I'd love a store like this to find unique gifts for friends and family. Like having it specially curated and nicely arranged in one centralized spot without having to wander an art or street festival. Highly recommended!

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    3 months ago

    Very tiny area by the library but pack full of super cute and original works. Very kawaii and bookish.

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    My favorite place for gifts! Guilt free shopping as all the proceeds benefit the library. Queer friendly.

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    6 years ago

    I have bought the vest gifts for my daughter here. Always fun and meaningful with a well-curated eye for design

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    9 years ago

    Great selection of literary-themed gifts, located next to the beautiful San Diego library in the gaslamp quarter!

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    9 years ago

    Adorable tiny little gift shop with fun and funky items! Shop for a great cause!

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    7 years ago

    Absolutely loved this little bookstore! Used library books for just $2 (hard cover) or $1 (paperback). Highly recommend!

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    The shop is small but aesthetically pleasing with lots of unique and special items ranging from books to jewelry to toys.

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    General Store

    General Store

    4.0
    (3 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    The Zoo General Store is where you go for all things you may have forgotten at home, or forgotten…read moreyou may need for a wonderful day at the Zoo. The General Store has sunglasses for the whole family. Literally. They sell baby sunglasses in addition to adult sunglasses. There are hats of all shapes and sizes, along with ones with straps for the little ones. There is sunscreen, medicine, baby wipes, chapstick, hand sanitizer and so much more! It's a small little store, but you should be able to find all you need in here.

    This is your general tchotchkes store located in the zoo. When you go away, you have to buy the…read moreobligatory crap for your kids' friends so I went in here to look for cheap crap. I found snow globes and faux Limoges boxes for $10 each. The faux Limoges were actually painted a lot nicer than the snow globes. Some of the globes looked like they were painted by people who hate art. They were that bad looking. After I picked through and found the best of the litter, I went and paid. The clerk threw all the boxed tchotchkes into a non gusset end bag that are used to store magazines. When I asked whether they had a handle bag, she said yes they are running low so they are saving it for customers who buy bigger things (e.g. More expensive things). WTF, I just spent $40+ on junk and it wasn't big enough?!? How rude!

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    Sunscreen, water, sunglasses, etc. All found here!
    Sunscreen, water, sunglasses, etc. All found here!
    All your essentials you may have forgotten are here!

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    All your essentials you may have forgotten are here!
    Thread + Seed - South Park

    Thread + Seed - South Park

    4.7
    (13 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    I had an absolutely lovely experience today at Thread and Seed. I live in the South Park…read moreneighborhood, but this was my first time coming into the store. Upon first entry, the store was clean and well lit, staff were very friendly but not overbearing, and clothes were well displayed. I'm in my early thirties and personally, I struggle SO hard with fashion. I never quite know what looks good on my body, I have no clue what the latest fashion trends are, and I generally feel self conscious about sizing and trying on clothes. Without the help of a stylist or exceptionally kind and fashion forward friend I'd probably always be stuck in the skinny jeans and workout attire life. When I browsed the store, there were a few small pieces that caught my eye and didn't see terribly far outside my comfort zone, so I grabbed those for a fitting room and Ashley, one of the team members, approached me and offered to start me for a room. While I finished my browsing, she guessed a couple of my sizes and added some pieces that she thought I should try. I absolutely LOVE when boutiques do this, as again I struggle so much with fashion and knowing what would look good on me. Ironically she guessed my sizes better than I did, which also helped immensely with the experience. I loved some of the picks that she made, and she also helped get me out of my comfort zone into trying a wide leg pant that didn't make me feel like a box and like I was losing my figure/shape. She checked on me frequently, brought additional sizes as needed, and helped me better understand what clothes flattered my figure and were "in" right now. I left feeling so much more confident about what I had picked up and like I wasn't living a decade behind in my wardrobe. Although the prices of the boutique are a bit higher than you might pay at a chain or big box retailer, the service truly is exceptional and the quality for the clothing seems to be higher. Ashely mentioned their recently opened La Jolla location also offers personal styling services, which definitely is up my alley. I will absolutely return to Thread and Seed and am so grateful for my experience today!

    Really cute and aesthetic products! I bought a birthday card here and they had a lot of items that…read morewould make thoughtful gifts! The service was excellent - I don't remember her name but the person working behind the counter was extremely friendly and helpful. Products are quality and I think you can what you pay for value-wise.

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    Build-a-Box wall - curate the perfect gift!
    Build-a-Box wall - curate the perfect gift!
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    Checkout counter
    Clothing section at Thread + Seed

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    Clothing section at Thread + Seed
    Helen Edison Gift Shop

    Helen Edison Gift Shop

    4.5
    (2 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    I love this little gift shop! You have to come here right before a show at the Old Globe is…read morehappening, because they are only open during shows. They always have cute stuff here, both related to the shows and just general theater-esque gifts. From the times I have shopped there, I have seen magnetic poetry, books, soundtracks, mugs, jewelry, and clothing. I have purchased many original Broadway-cast musical CD's from there. There are books and movies available too of shows that have been shown at the Old Globe theater, including Rocky Horror Picture show (part of the 2011 show lineup). This is a great place to pick up a gift for any fan of the theater, especially Shakespeare. I recently bought a mug from this shop that had King Henry VIII and his "disappearing wives", when you pour hot liquid into the mug, the wives fade away to reveal their names and how their marriages ended with old Henry.

    Very small shop which is fine. Not very many options and nothing really worth buying. I felt like I…read morewas being "watched" as if I was going to take something. Not that I would ever steal but there wasn't anything worth buying so why steal? Maybe I misinterpreted the woman's actions but I'm rating based off of how I felt as a customer. Anyways, they do sell shirts and have little thinks that you can look at. You can easily spend 5 minutes in there and be able to look at everything twice in that amount of time.

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