(SPOT.ph) Who doesn't love a free book? Sure, book fairs and book sales are all the rage lately, but if your pockets are already bleeding thanks to your insatiable book hoarding—er, collecting—then you'll love this hidden library we found in Quezon City. The best part? All the books are free to borrow.
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Check out Papemelroti's Take a Book, Give a Book Cabinet:
You may know Papemelroti as that shop filled with artsy trinkets, rustic home accessories, and journals adorned with inspirational quotes. Still, we bet you didn't know they also had a library.
ICYDK, Papemelroti's branch in Quezon City, hides a secret book lovers everywhere will go crazy for. If you drop by their only stand-alone store, a.k.a. their main branch, you'll find a cabinet by their entrance filled with books from different genres.
This cabinet isn't just there for the vibes. It's actually a free library where book lovers can take any book for free. The only catch? You have to give a book in exchange.
Can't make it ASAP to Papemelroti's QC store? There's no need to rush, as the cabinet is a permanent fixture at this spot. So go on and tell your fellow book lovers about this hidden gem.
Here's a video showing Papemelroti's book cabinet:
What is Papemelroti?
Papemelroti is a homegrown stationery brand known for its artsy trinkets and stationery decorated with inspirational quotes. It is a family business started by Benny and Corit Alejandro, a husband-and-wife duo who derived the store’s name from the first syllable of their children’s names: Patricia (a.k.a. Patsy), Peggy, Meldy, Robert, and Tina.
With over 17 branches across the Metro and neighboring provinces, the store is known today for being a haven for arts and crafts and handmade products.
Papemelroti's Give a Book, Take a Book cabinet is at 91 Roces Avenue, Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City. For more information, visit Papemelroti's Facebook page
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