Welcome to Green Bean Books
Green Bean Books is a wild and whimsical community-based, independent children's bookstore in the Alberta Arts District of Portland, Oregon. Our little red house is home to new books, used books, red books, blue books, books for babies through the most grownup grownup! As children’s book lovers for life, we have a ball handpicking an ever-growing selection of board books, picture books, beginning readers, beginning chapter books, middle-readers (tween books), young adult, and even adult titles! We stock hot-off-the-press books, but we also adore the classics! Besides books we have a load of loopy and lovely extras like science kits, birthday cards, Nee Doh squishies, miniature secret message capsules, and a whole menagerie of cuddly creatures!
Green Bean Books is deeply committed to coziness and color! Your family is cordially invited to spend some story time together on our little green couch, discover our shadow-box dioramas, explore theme sections like Earth Science, Bedtime, Poetry or Fairy/Princess, and to pick out an extra goodie or two from our troop of vintage coin-operated vending machines. A muskrat finger puppet perhaps? Some fake facial hair for a special occasion? A tiny journal in which to write the world’s most miniscule masterpiece?
Green Bean Books also has a big, sunny, flower-filled garden and a deck on which to while-away an afternoon. We are especially fond of our magical umbrella tree, big enough for a whole family to crawl under and explore!
We’ve got regular weekly story times (in-person and virtual), visiting author readings, pop-up craft stations, and we are always planning for more fun! Stay tuned via our Facebook page, Instagram, and newsletter!
Happy reading, we hope to see you soon!
Green Bean Books is a wild and whimsical community-based, independent children's bookstore in the Alberta Arts District of Portland, Oregon. Our little red house is home to new books, used books, red books, blue books, books for babies through the most grownup grownup! As children’s book lovers for life, we have a ball handpicking an ever-growing selection of board books, picture books, beginning readers, beginning chapter books, middle-readers (tween books), young adult, and even adult titles! We stock hot-off-the-press books, but we also adore the classics! Besides books we have a load of loopy and lovely extras like science kits, birthday cards, Nee Doh squishies, miniature secret message capsules, and a whole menagerie of cuddly creatures!
Green Bean Books is deeply committed to coziness and color! Your family is cordially invited to spend some story time together on our little green couch, discover our shadow-box dioramas, explore theme sections like Earth Science, Bedtime, Poetry or Fairy/Princess, and to pick out an extra goodie or two from our troop of vintage coin-operated vending machines. A muskrat finger puppet perhaps? Some fake facial hair for a special occasion? A tiny journal in which to write the world’s most miniscule masterpiece?
Green Bean Books also has a big, sunny, flower-filled garden and a deck on which to while-away an afternoon. We are especially fond of our magical umbrella tree, big enough for a whole family to crawl under and explore!
We’ve got regular weekly story times (in-person and virtual), visiting author readings, pop-up craft stations, and we are always planning for more fun! Stay tuned via our Facebook page, Instagram, and newsletter!
Happy reading, we hope to see you soon!
MEET US
Jennifer
loves gardening, books, miniatures and Sebastian the wonder dog! When Jennifer isn't buried in a middle-reader book or sailing through a picture book, she is building dioramas for the bookstore. She's the creator and co-owner of Green Bean Books! 
Rowan
loves cats, miniature things, reading, cooking, and, when not at the bookstore, working as an illustrator crafting anything and everything colorful and cute. Her favorite kinds of books are anything with fairies, plants, or pretty illustrations! |
Brittney
loves sending snail mail, cuddling with her pets, and baking her grandma’s recipes. She can be found under a blanket reading anything from science fiction to essay collections. Despite her best efforts, her dog does not enjoy read alouds. Brittney runs our Bridging Readers Book Club! 
Susan Susan loves cooking and crosswords, and writes books for middle-graders who like their fiction funny and sad. A mom of two, she’s had the pleasure of reading the same book over and over. (And over!) 
Maggie
loves extremely hot yoga, braising meat, suede clogs, and her best bud, Clyde. She's the website whiz and also a co-owner of Green Bean! |
Earl
loves writing, reading- of course, bookstore and library hopping, lists, word games, and pajamas. His reading list jumps around the middle reader books and young adult fiction, so don't be shy to ask him for recommendations when he's in. 
Matilda
loves reading to herself or others, as well as sewing, drawing, and juggling! She is an artist and a performer who always makes time for a good book. Join us for a story time on the deck with Matilda any Tuesday at 11am! |
Store Hours:Daily 11am-5pm
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