After two decades, the Annerley Community Bookshop is winding down to its last few days with all books currently going on sale for $1 until 21 July 2019.
The Community Bookshop is the only bookstore of its kind in Australia, offering some of the best selections of classic literature, as well as Australian literature at bargain prices. Whilst most of the books are placed on the shelves, some titles get listed online for sale through ABE book.
Rising operating cost, cost of rent, and declining sales due to the growing popularity of e-books have forced the book store to close down.
The Annerley Community Bookshop and Neighborhood Centre, located at 478 Ipswich Road in Annerley, was originally established by the Anglicare Refugee and Migrant Services in 2000 to fund literacy classes for refugees and migrants.
The bookshop was incorporated in 2003 to its current form through the efforts of the local community, after the Literacy Centre was moved to a new location.
The bookshop, primarily staffed by volunteers working on different days and shifts, has since been selling affordable second-hand books donated by various organisations and private donors. All profits go back to the community and development of the organisation.
All books are currently on sale for $1 until Sunday 21 July. Remaining stock after the closing down sale will be donated to Braille House in Annerley.
Its last three days of trading will be on Friday — 9.30am-5pm, Saturday — 9.30am-5pm, and Sunday — 10am-2pm.
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