Over the past week it has been brought to the public’s attention that This Ain’t the Rosedale Library, once named Canada’s best independent bookstore, has run into financial trouble and is facing eviction from their landlord.
If you’ve ever visited This Ain’t the Rosedale Library, you are familiar with a place that truly absorbs the visitor. An incredible love of books is immediately evident from This Ain’t‘s dedicated owners and unbelievable selection — and the store’s place in Toronto’s literary community is immediately evident from the people who constantly surround the place, books in hand.
This Ain’t the Rosedale Library, in the more than 30 years of its existence, has shown its unwavering support for small presses and local authors, hosting both under its roof. We at the Descant Arts & Letters Foundation have also been lucky enough to receive their support; even in light of their recent financial struggles, This Ain’t has continued to be a valuable supporter of our literacy outreach program, Now Hear This!
Our city has seen many of its independent bookstores shut their doors in the recent past. To add the loss of This Ain’t the Rosedale Library to the list would be nothing less than a tragedy for Toronto’s literary community. We urge you to lend your support by making a donation to help them get back on their feet.
To make a donation — and to read an update of the situation from the owners — please click here.
Dear Reader,
Why haven’t you donated yet?
Yours,
m.