Tag: Orca Books Cooperative
Orca Books Cooperative is Olympia, Washington’s largest independent bookstore, located at 315 5th Ave SE in the heart of downtown. Established in the early 1990s, it transitioned into a member-owned cooperative on April 1, 2020, ensuring its continued service to the community.
The co-op offers a diverse selection of new and used books, cards, journals, and locally-produced items by Olympia artists and craftspeople . It also hosts literary events, book groups, and workshops, fostering community education and engagement.
Orca Books is open daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Customers can browse in-store or shop online through their official website or via Bookshop.org, supporting both the cooperative and independent bookstores nationwide.
Emmaline Hoffmeister signing Longbourn’s Unexpected Matchmaker at Orca Books Cooperative in Olympia, Washington on April 17, 2010.