Welcome to The Open Door!

The Open Door is Schenectady's locally-owned independent bookstore and gift gallery, serving the capital region for more than 45 years. We carry a wide selection of literature, with an emphasis on children's books and those of local and regional interest, as well as an expansive variety of toys, gifts, jewelry, stationery, personal accessories and home goods.

Situated in the heart of downtown Schenectady, on pedestrian Jay Street, we're around the corner from Proctors Theatre and countless restaurants!

 

 

Upcoming Events

Get Caught Reading This Summer!
06/25/2018 - 10:00am

 Show us your love of reading!

Snap a photo of yourself, your friends, family or pets reading this summer.
Then enter our contest to win fun, fabulous prizes!

Contest details to be announced on our Facebook page.

 

Get Caught Reading!

Featured Books and Info

When Life Gives You Lululemons

 

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Thanks for Your Support of Indie Businesses.

  Local retailers are your friends and neighbors—support them and they’ll support you.

  Local businesses donate to charities at more than twice the rate of national chains. More independents means more choice, more diversity, and a truly unique community.

 

 

 

Life in the Garden Cover Image

Life in the Garden (Hardcover)

By Penelope Lively
$25.00
ISBN: 9780525558378
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Viking - June 12th, 2018
The Real Michael Swann Cover Image

The Real Michael Swann (Hardcover)

By Bryan Reardon
$26.00
ISBN: 9781524742324
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Dutton Books - June 12th, 2018
A Reaper at the Gates (Ember in the Ashes #3) Cover Image

A Reaper at the Gates (Ember in the Ashes #3) (Hardcover)

By Sabaa Tahir
$19.95
ISBN: 9780448494500
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Razorbill - June 12th, 2018