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122 West James Street
Paynesville, Minnesota 56362
USA

Established in 2005, Ben Around Books is a family owned and operated used bookshop located in Paynesville, Minnesota. Our building used to be the old Ben Franklin store, and its history is the inspiration for our name!

We’re currently open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm, and will additionally be open on Fridays from 10am-3pm beginning on June 6th, 2025. You can also purchase books from us online via our Amazon storefront!

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We have so many books that our shelves spill into the hallway outside our front door!
Our shelves are organized by genre, author, and title and filled with books for you to explore!
Our children’s section features picture books and chapter books for various reading levels, and has many more than are shown here!
Come chat with us and ask questions at the front desk, and check out the assorted artwork and gift items that we have for sale!