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Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room

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A World-Class Queer Bookstore and Thrift Store

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Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room is a world-class non-profit queer and feminist thrift and book store housed in the historic Giovanni's Room, originally founded in 1973. To date, Philly AIDS Thrift has donated more than $2,033,842 to 29 HIV/AIDS organizations in the five-county Philadelphia region. We will be continuing this work and the legacy of Giovanni's Room by offering a huge selection of queer books, films, and magazines, as well as some of the lovely, useful, interesting, amusing, and sometimes mysterious stuff generous people donate to our thrift store. We are located in two lovely, converted trinity houses at the corner of 12th and Pine, the heart of the Gayborhood in Philadelphia. For many of us, Giovanni’s Room represented the heart of the community, and we are thrilled to be able to celebrate and carry on its legacy with this exciting new project.

Address: 345 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Phone: (215) 923-2960
ten.nozirev@moor_sinnavoig
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
Zip Code: 19107


Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM


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Reviews
I visited this place almost as a pilgrimage to the great gay writers who have read their books at this classic gay bookstore. Even in the 1980s, I knew about Giovanni's Room bookstore. And the pilgrimage was worth the visit. Although it is now not solely a bookstore, but also at thrift shop and a couple of other activities seem to take place here. This not a huge place, but in this time of dying book stores, especially gay bookstores, it is certainly worth the trip and to support gay bookstores.
7 years ago (22-04-2018)
Always a great store. I HAVE to buy things every time I go. There's more than just books. More than just gay things, but as you would guess the gay things are the most important. They also have a rewards program now! Join!
7 years ago (24-03-2018)
This is one of the best LGBTQ/ antique stores I have ever been to. The people working there are friendly and you will always find something precious to buy. It is also a symbol of the LGBTQ community in Philadelphia
7 years ago (04-05-2018)
This is an amazing place I went in because I saw some books outside. And I emerged with two shirts a few books and a burning desire to return. Unlikely most thrift shops, the book selection was extensive, organized,and in good condition There wasn't that much clothing, but that which was there was in good condition, soft, and lovely. There were knick knacks, and thingamajigs galore. Great experience
7 years ago (19-02-2018)
this shop holds a special place in my heart after spending several hours there. I didnt know that so much lgbt literature even existed in the world. its an incredible little window into our culture and history. there is a welcoming and safe atmosphere, and so many books, clothes, records, and other things to look at that you could spend the entire day there. many gay and trans kids grow up feeling disconnected and different, and places like this remind us that we are not alone, and there is somewhere we belong.
7 years ago (11-03-2018)
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