Curiosity House Books

Curiosity House Books A carefully-curated indie bookshop, “the Pink House” in fabulous Creemore! Our opening receptions are usually held on the first Saturday of each month.
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Curiosity House Bookstore & Gallery is an independent bookstore with an emphasis on quality literature for adults and children, programming and author events. Our staff is friendly, articulate and well-read – always interested in making a recommendation. We have a great selection of books, but we know that you might be looking for something which isn’t easily found in a small bookstore. If we don’

t have what you want in stock, we will be happy to special order any title which is currently in print. We even have an art gallery in the store, which shows the works of a different artist every month. For your convenience, we are open seven days a week from 10 AM to 5 PM, except for Saturdays, when we are open from 9 AM to 5 PM. We are closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day

🐙✨ Octosprinklepuss Storytime is nearly here - woohoo!The end of May means one thing at Curiosity House: it's time for o...
05/29/2026

🐙✨ Octosprinklepuss Storytime is nearly here - woohoo!

The end of May means one thing at Curiosity House: it's time for our favourite ink-slinging, sprinkle-loving cephalopod to take centre stage. 🐙

To celebrate, we've put together a little collection of our favourite children's books this month - some brand new, some beloved classics, some perfect for reading aloud together, and some for those who like to find a quiet corner and disappear into a story. (We support all kinds of readers equally and enthusiastically.)

Fair warning: choosing just one each was genuinely difficult. Also: we may have a slight octopus problem in this shop. We regret nothing. 🐙

Pop in and have a browse this week:
📅 Friday 11–5pm
📅 Saturday 10–5pm
📅 Sunday 11–4pm

Plus: on Sunday 31 May, join us for Storytime with Octosprinklepuss:
11.30–12pm
Free for everyone, with free sprinkle cookies from the wonderful . Honestly? The cookies alone are worth it.

We hope you find your next favourite. See you soon! 🌟

🍺📚 Beer & Books is BACK!We are beyond thrilled to welcome the legendary Terry Fallis to Creemore Springs Brewery for the...
05/28/2026

🍺📚 Beer & Books is BACK!

We are beyond thrilled to welcome the legendary Terry Fallis to Creemore Springs Brewery for the second instalment of our Beer & Books series this June!

Terry is one of Canada's most beloved authors - he is twice winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour - and he's bringing some of that wry Canadian humour with his new book The Marionette back to Creemore! Expect a reading, a lively Q&A, and great conversation at the brewery.

Haven't discovered Terry's work yet? The Marionette introduces James Norval - writer-turned-daring-hero-of-his-own-spy-thriller. I'm bouncing my way through it now: it's sharp, funny, and unmistakably Canadian in the best possible way. Join me and this reluctant hero on this journey of intrigue - books available in-store or at the event if you want it signed!

If you've already fallen for Terry's characters - you know you don't want to miss this one. 🍁

🎟️ Tickets are limited... grab yours now via the link in bio, or pop into the shop.
See you in Creemore! 🍻


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✨ Our Curiosity Picks newsletter dropped last weekend — and if you're not on the list yet, what are you waiting for? Sig...
05/17/2026

✨ Our Curiosity Picks newsletter dropped last weekend — and if you're not on the list yet, what are you waiting for? Sign up on our website or ping us an email (link in bio 📩) so you never miss a recommendation.

👆 In the meantime, here are our picks for the start of May 👆
Six books we genuinely can't stop thinking about. Have you read any of them? Drop your thoughts in the comments... and if one of them is calling your name, you know where to find us 🛍️📚

Happy Long Weekend! Open Sunday: 11-4pm (closed on Mondays).

Thank you to all who came out to our first Beer & Books event! 🍻📚Thank you to John Ota & Chef Michael Statlander for mak...
05/15/2026

Thank you to all who came out to our first Beer & Books event! 🍻📚
Thank you to John Ota & Chef Michael Statlander for making us think about the effect dining rooms and the places we eat have changed over time and how truly magical a forest dining room can be. 🍽🌲

We have signed copies of both books - if you missed the event, be sure to nab a copy of this book and particularly the recipe for Classic Tarte Tartin 😋🥧 or Peanut Butter Miso Cookies with Sour Cherries🍒🍪. Perhaps with a scoop of delicious .to ice cream?!

And finally, Joel and I want to thank Nancy and Creemore Springs for all your help and kindness in making this night so special.
Creemore ❤️.

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✨ We couldn't be MORE excited for the John Ota event next week! 🗓️ May 14Whether you're a foodie dreaming of the perfect...
05/08/2026

✨ We couldn't be MORE excited for the John Ota event next week! 🗓️ May 14

Whether you're a foodie dreaming of the perfect dining experience, or an armchair traveller wanting a taste of Downton Abbey - this chatty, friendly book has a chapter for you. 🍽️🏰

Join us for an unforgettable Beer & Books evening at Creemore Springs, featuring a very special guest - the legendary Chef Michael Stadtländer, Canada's original farm-to-table and locavore pioneer. 🌿🍺

Chef Michael joins John Ota on stage for a conversation about creating the perfect forest dining experience for guests. 🌲✨

This is one you do NOT want to miss. 🙌

🎟️ [Link in bio to grab your tickets!]
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🍻📚Some books are just made for conversation. 🍻📚Join us for Beer & Books with John Ota at Creemore Springs Brewery on Thu...
05/05/2026

🍻📚Some books are just made for conversation. 🍻📚

Join us for Beer & Books with John Ota at Creemore Springs Brewery on Thursday, May 14. John will be presenting his beautiful new book, The Dining Room, a journey through twelve unforgettable dining rooms around the world — including one very close to home in Creemore: Michael Stadtländer’s forest dining room at Eigensinn Farm in Singhampton!

It’s going to be an evening for readers, hosts, home cooks, design lovers, history buffs, armchair travellers, (beer drinkers!) and anyone who knows that the best stories often happen around the dinner table. 🍽📚🍻

Doors at 6:30pm. Event at 7pm.
Tickets available at https://curiosityhousebooks.com/events/

We can't wait to welcome you for a fabulous evening of beer and books at Creemore Springs Brewery!

Mother's Day is almost here! 💐We've pulled together a shelf of books 📚 for every kind of Mom in your life - the brand-ne...
05/02/2026

Mother's Day is almost here! 💐

We've pulled together a shelf of books 📚 for every kind of Mom in your life - the brand-new ones running on coffee and wonder, the seasoned ones who've earned a good laugh or two, the literary ones who want a memoir that means something, and the little ones who'd love to pick out a story for the Mom they adore 🥰.

Pop into Curiosity House Books ready for next Sunday. We'll help you find the one 🤗.

(We probably have a couple of Octopus-related books too if your Mom loves octopuses as much as we do 🐙📚🐙)

🚴 Turas Mór is almost here!Whether you're tackling the 20km, brave enough for the 85km, or cheering from the rest stop w...
05/02/2026

🚴 Turas Mór is almost here!

Whether you're tackling the 20km, brave enough for the 85km, or cheering from the rest stop with a butter tart & a beer - we've got a little something for you on our shelves.

Pop into Curiosity House Books before (or after!) Saturday's ride and browse our mini-collection of cycling, running, and fitness reads. 📚

Plus: grab a "Beer & Bookmark" from Creemore Springs or Curiosity House... buy 8 beers, get one free plus 10% off your next book haul. 🍺📖

Because every great ride deserves a great read, and a beer, for recovery day.

See you out there, Creemore. Rain or shine. 🍺📚

https://www.creemoresprings.com/en-CA/turas-mor

04/26/2026

Stories with Octosprinklepuss at 11.30!! Here we go :))

Saturday 25th April is Canadian Indie Bookshop Day. Come for a visit, buy some books and pick up some merch!Support you ...
04/19/2026

Saturday 25th April is Canadian Indie Bookshop Day.
Come for a visit, buy some books and pick up some merch!
Support you local bookshop.
Saturday 10am-5pm.

Address

122 Mill Street
Creemore, ON
L0M1G0

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+17055202500

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