Stop 5
What they do
Twice Sold Tales is an independent used bookstore at 155 Main Street, serving downtown Farmington readers since 1993. Housed in the former J.J. Newberry’s department store, the shop pairs decorative tin ceilings and creaky floors with more than 30,000 affordable books. Its shelves feature Maine authors and history alongside fiction, world history and children’s books. For the November ArtWalk, the bookstore welcomes Farmington watercolor artist and art educator Katherine Richards.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM–7:00 PM · Stop 5. An independent bookstore and downtown literary landmark hosting Katherine Richards’ watercolors at Stop 5 on Main Street. Free admission. Auction proceeds benefit the Franklin County Animal Shelter. An FCCW Production.
Meet the artistFeatured artist
Discover the expressive beauty of watercolor with Farmington native Katherine Richards.
Meet the artistThese are the bookstore’s own storefront and interior photographs. The old J.J. Newberry’s image has been removed from the current-space gallery so it cannot be mistaken for the present-day shop.
Community story
Serving downtown Farmington readers since 1993, Twice Sold Tales entered its current chapter under new ownership in August 2019. For the December 2, 2026 Special Kids ArtWalk, the bookstore joins Richards Florist, The Lions Den and FCCW as a confirmed host celebrating young artists and their families.
