Our space: 319 West Hastings, 2nd floor (next door to our old space), in Downtown Eastside. Only open until mid-may!

We're moving!

Around mid-may we'll close to the public to have time to pack everything, and we plan to reopen soon in a new space at 684 East Hastings; mid-june, if everything runs smoothly.

Before we close for packing, we will be having some great bargains, to clear the shelves, so come by to get some of our great used (and new!) books and try to catch fresh news about the move and the grand re-opening!

*SPARTACUS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!*

For 35 years, Spartacus Books has served as a hub for radical education and action in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland:

· Offering a wealth of progressive and radical material unavailable through corporate outlets

· Bringing people together across political stripes in a community space on the edge of the Downtown Eastside

· Hosting a wide range of events for groups, individuals and artists active in social change – readings, movies, shows, workshops and much more.

Throughout its history, the efforts of friends and supporters have been key to the success of Spartacus. Today, increasing financial challenges, such as rapidly rising rent, make such support more crucial than ever.

To help us continue Vancouver’s non-profit, collectively-run bookstore and resource centre, the Spartacus collective is asking our friends and allies to consider becoming monthly sustainers. Monthly giving provides Spartacus with much-needed, reliable and predictable revenue, revenue that is critical to maintaining – and expanding – the range of titles we offer and the resources we can provide to groups in the community.

At the same time, by making regular contributions, you can minimize the pain to your pocketbook. For a few dollars each month – the price of a couple of cups of coffee – you can provide valuable support to Spartacus’ efforts.

As well, every monthly donor receives a Spartacus supporter membership, entitling you to ten percent off everything in the store for the duration of your monthly sustainership.

Becoming a monthly sustainer is easy. Complete the Spartacus supporter form, attach a void cheque (on the account from which you would like monthly transfers to be made) and mail them to Spartacus Books, 319 West Hastings (second floor), Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H6. (Or drop by in person.)

Transfers will be completed by the CCEC credit union, located on Commercial Drive. The confidentiality of your personal information is assured, and you can stop your donation anytime by calling or writing Spartacus. We hope you will consider becoming a monthly sustainer. If you cannot at this time, please consider making a one-time donation to help us continue our important work.

Thank you from Spartacus!

Email: Phone: 604.688.6138

Our hours:
Monday to Friday: 10 to 8:30
Saturday: 11 to 7 Sunday: 12 to 7
Holidays: regular hours (same as above)

What Spartacus is: Since 1973, Spartacus Books is a non-profit, volunteer & collectively run bookstore & resource center located right on the edge of Vancouver's Eastside. The store has been successfully run for over 33 years by a collective of volunteers.

Please come use our safe and inclusive space to:

• read in peace on the couches
• use the free computers and internet connection
• chat and network with diverse and interesting folks
• learn about and advertise your upcoming events
• buy books, zines and parapharnelia relating to struggles against classism, racism, sexism, war, corporate greed, environmental destruction, and other institutional atrocities
• attend movie nights, poetry readings, and many other unusual and often artsy community happenings
• host an event of your own!

Accessibility: The old freight elevator in our building is tricky. Event organizers should arrange for assessibility by making sure one of the Spartacus volunteers present is able to be responsible for making sure the elevator will work for you.

We welcome suggestions if you are interested in helping us find ways to improve accessability at Spartacus. (If you've got a spare $10,000 we might be able to get a new elevator!)

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