The Briar Patch

The Briar Patch Your friendly neighborhood bookseller For 35 years, The Briar Patch has inspired and delighted generations of readers of all ages in Bangor, Maine.
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Originally specializing in children's books and creative playthings from birth through high school, the shop has expanded in the last few years to carry books for adults, including fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, titles on parenting, resources for teachers, and more. Games, crafts, puzzles, and other gift and toy items fill the store with something for everyone. Author readings and book signings, storytimes and other events are held throughout the year, with a robust Maine/local author focus, strengthening community ties to ensure the next 35 years will be even better than the first.

You look like you could use a fun new tote bag. We can help with that!
10/06/2026

You look like you could use a fun new tote bag. We can help with that!

TOMORROW! Join The Briar Patch for an evening with Maine author Eleanor Morse in conversation with author Robert Diamant...
10/05/2026

TOMORROW! Join The Briar Patch for an evening with Maine author Eleanor Morse in conversation with author Robert Diamante, discussing her most recent novel THIS FOREIGN LAND. This work of fiction is set in 2018 as immigration policy in the United States suddenly changed. It examines what one fictional man does when he doesn’t know what to do. The fun begins at 7pm on Oct. 6 at BookSpace, 48 Columbia Street in Bangor.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1777955123297650

10/04/2026

Good morning, bookstore!

Did you know that we always bring a selection of books for shopping after our book clubs? That way when you finish the c...
10/03/2026

Did you know that we always bring a selection of books for shopping after our book clubs? That way when you finish the club meeting inspired, you can leave with your next read. These are a few we had on hand at our Out of This Warren Sci-Fi Book Club this week. All are also available in our shop located at 27 Central Street in Bangor.

Our next book club is the Hoppily Ever After Romance Book Club, which meets this week on Wednesday at 7:30pm at BookSpace in Bangor (48 Columbia Street). We’re reading In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto.

Join us!

We’ve had so many great events at the store, BookSpace and elsewhere over the last few months and wanted to share some h...
10/02/2026

We’ve had so many great events at the store, BookSpace and elsewhere over the last few months and wanted to share some highlights. Signed copies of many of these books are available in the shop!

Next week, we have two great events happening at BookSpace on Columbia Street. Join the Briar Patch for a Book Talk and ...
10/02/2026

Next week, we have two great events happening at BookSpace on Columbia Street.

Join the Briar Patch for a Book Talk and Signing featuring Maine authors Eleanor Morse and Robert Diamante on Tuesday, October 6 at 7pm.

And on Wednesday, October 7, join our Hoppily Ever After Romance Book Club to discuss IN STORMY WEATHER by Chelsea Curto. Haven't read it? There's still time to pick up a copy at the bookshop and join in all the fun.

For more info about these and other events with The Briar Patch, visit: https://www.facebook.com/BriarPatchBooks/events

Join The Briar Patch for an evening with Maine author Eleanor Morse in conversation with author Robert Diamante, discuss...
10/01/2026

Join The Briar Patch for an evening with Maine author Eleanor Morse in conversation with author Robert Diamante, discussing her most recent novel THIS FOREIGN LAND. This work of fiction is set in 2018 as immigration policy in the United States suddenly changed. It examines what one fictional man does when he doesn’t know what to do.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1777955123297650

Address

27 Central Street
Bangor, ME
04401

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12079410255

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