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Special Extended Hours — Through January!
Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 9pm
Sunday: 10 am - 8pm
Black History Month Sale!
February is Black History Month! We’ll be hand selecting a rotation of new and classic fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books to display on our features table. All of the features are 10% off for the month. If you’ve been for the paperback release of Manning Marable’s Malcolm X, are excited for the Gil Scott-Heron memoir, The Last Holiday, haven’t yet had the pleasure of reading the superb Sister Citizen, or are looking to revisit classic literature and historical writings, please visit!
Members Only Sale!
From February 1st through the 14th, Modern Times members will be treated to a two-week member's only sale, with 20% off everything in the store. If you’re not a member, have been debating a membership, or haven’t had a chance to renew yours, this is the perfect impetus to take advantage of the program. Members are treated to a 10% discount on all purchases for the year, receive our monthly calendar in the mail, enjoy our fantastic members-only sales, and, of course, get to relish in the joy of supporting everyone's favorite long-standing, worker-owned bookstore.
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Honoring the fierce cultural legacy of founding collective member Tede Matthews’ queer literary cultural activism, the Tede Matthews Initiative (TMI) partners with Mission District community cultural organizations, schools, artists, and educators to launch a series of performances, workshops and free to low cost cultural events to support the Bay Area's activist, artistic, and literary communities. Learn More»
Tede Matthews Initiative Special Events
(click below to learn more)
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Queer Open Mic
- Fourth Fridays : February 24
- 7 PM sign up, 7:30 PM show starts
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What makes Modern Times unique among bookstores
Modern Times Bookstore is a worker-run organization and has been ever since we opened our doors in 1971. We sincerely believe...
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Got books you want to get rid of? Donated books have been integral to the continued viability of Modern Times.
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As you may know, these are perilous times for independent bookstores.
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At Modern Times we're not just interested in selling books. We understand that we fill a niche in the indie bookstore world, but we also see our mission as being a resource and community center for our neighbors...
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