“Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It’s round and wet and crowded. At the outside, babies, you’ve got about a hundred years here. There’s only one rule that I know of, babies—you’ve got to be kind.”
— Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater
 
 
 

4634 S 3rd Street,

Louisville, KY 40214

rosewaterbookstoreandmore@gmail.com

502-533-4965

Wednesday - Thursday | 10:00 - 6:00

Friday and Saturday | 10:00 - 8:00

Sunday | 10:00 - 3:00

We are volunteer run and unfortunately sometimes are unable to open during our stated hours, please help us achieve full volunteer coverage by signing up to volunteer!

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Our first Open Mic Night last week was such a special time! Thank you so much to everyone who came and shared. We hope to have more events like this in the future! 💛 #openmicnight #usedbookstore #poetryreading #bookstoreevents #shopsmall #buylocal
Our first Open Mic Night last week was such a special time! Thank you so much to everyone who came and shared. We hope to have more events like this in the future! 💛 #openmicnight #usedbookstore #poetryreading #bookstoreevents #shopsmall #buylocal #beechmont #southlouisville
Due to a significant water main break, Woodlawn is still closed between 3rd Street and Southern Parkway. Here’s the view from our windows today. Unfortunately we aren’t going to open the bookstore with all this happening, but we hope to b
Due to a significant water main break, Woodlawn is still closed between 3rd Street and Southern Parkway. Here’s the view from our windows today. Unfortunately we aren’t going to open the bookstore with all this happening, but we hope to be back tomorrow! #construction #watermainbreak #supportsmallbusiness
This week’s volunteer spotlight is Beatrice! Not only is Beatrice a professor at Hanover College, a parent, and a published author, she is also an amazing volunteer who you can often find in the bookstore on Fridays. Thanks for all you do, Beat
This week’s volunteer spotlight is Beatrice! Not only is Beatrice a professor at Hanover College, a parent, and a published author, she is also an amazing volunteer who you can often find in the bookstore on Fridays. Thanks for all you do, Beatrice! ✨ #volunteerspotlight #volunteerpowered #usedbookstore #socialenterprise #community #shopsmall #buylocal #beechmont
Join us on Wednesday for our first Open Mic Night! We can’t wait to share community & creativity with you all ✨ #openmicnight #poetrynight #community #southlouisville #beechmont
Join us on Wednesday for our first Open Mic Night! We can’t wait to share community & creativity with you all ✨ #openmicnight #poetrynight #community #southlouisville #beechmont
Introducing our Featured Vendor for May: @iamtheevergreen ! Vanessa, aka I am the Evergreen, is a Latina mom who lives right here in Beechmont. She makes beautiful, practical hand-painted art pieces, and we’re so excited to have her here this month! #floralart #handpainted #latinxartist #supportlocalartists #shopsmall #buylocal #bookstore #neighborhood #beechmont
Our first Open Mic Night last week was such a special time! Thank you so much to everyone who came and shared. We hope to have more events like this in the future! 💛 #openmicnight #usedbookstore #poetryreading #bookstoreevents #shopsmall #buylocal Due to a significant water main break, Woodlawn is still closed between 3rd Street and Southern Parkway. Here’s the view from our windows today. Unfortunately we aren’t going to open the bookstore with all this happening, but we hope to b This week’s volunteer spotlight is Beatrice! Not only is Beatrice a professor at Hanover College, a parent, and a published author, she is also an amazing volunteer who you can often find in the bookstore on Fridays. Thanks for all you do, Beat Join us on Wednesday for our first Open Mic Night! We can’t wait to share community & creativity with you all ✨ #openmicnight #poetrynight #community #southlouisville #beechmont
Introducing our Featured Vendor for May: @iamtheevergreen ! Vanessa, aka I am the Evergreen, is a Latina mom who lives right here in Beechmont. She makes beautiful, practical hand-painted art pieces, and we’re so excited to have her here this m

Thanks to the Courier-Journal for their beautiful coverage of The Rosewater!

Read the full article here.

Accessibility Statement: Unfortunately, since we don’t own our building, we’re limited in the accessibility accommodations we can provide, but want to make sure that customers have an understanding of what to expect before visiting.

The Rosewater does not have a dedicated parking lot. There is street parking on Woodlawn with no dedicated disabled parking spaces on the street. To get into the bookstore, there are 3 steps with a railing on a grassy slope leading from the sidewalk to the lawn and 6 steps with a railing from the lawn to the main level of the store. Inside, there are 6 steps with no railing from the first level to the second level, which houses the children's room, restroom, romance and mystery sections.

If you are unable to make it into the store but would like a staff member to look for specific books for you, please submit a request using the Contact Form above—or, you can request a curated Mystery Bag by filling out the form on the “Buy Books” page. Please list any accessibility requirements in the last question on the form.