Member Library

Borrow from our curated collection of gently used children’s books and homeschool curriculum with a monthly membership.

Why borrow from Bright Lantern Children’s Bookshop?

More Books, Less Cost

Kids go through books quickly. A monthly membership gives your family access to many more books for a fraction of the cost of buying new.

Low-Stress Reading for Kids

Used books are meant to be loved. No worrying about bent pages, fingerprints, or everyday wear—just real reading, without pressure.

Flexible & Convenient

No strict due dates. Swap books throughout the month while staying within your membership limit. Keep favorites longer and return when you’re ready.

Try Before You Buy

If your child falls in love with a book, purchase it at 50% off. Build a home library with books you already know your child enjoys.

Sustainable & Community-Focused

Borrowing used books keeps stories in circulation and reduces waste. Your membership supports reuse, sustainability, and a local children’s bookshop.

Curated Just for Children

Our collection is thoughtfully selected with kids in mind—quality stories, popular series, and books families actually want to read.

Easy Pickup or Delivery

Choose free pickup from our shop or free monthly delivery for added convenience.

Encourages a Love of Reading

Having a rotating selection of books at home keeps reading fresh, exciting, and part of everyday life.

Membership Options

  • Basic Book Plan – $5/month
    Borrow up to 10 used books at a time with unlimited swaps

  • Homeschool Plan – $15/month
    Borrow up to 10 homeschool curriculum books with unlimited swaps

  • Unlimited Plan – $20/month
    Borrow any amount of used books and homeschool curriculum with unlimited swaps

Member Perks

  • Love a book you borrowed? Purchase it for 50% off

  • Donate books to our used book collection and receive 25% off your next purchase - all donations must be in very good to like new condition

How It Works

Once you sign up, you’ll get access to the Member Library Website, where you can:

  1. View all available books in our Member Library Google Sheet

  2. Request your selections using the Member Library Google Form

  3. Your books will be available to pick up or delivery in 1-2 business days.

  4. Fill out Member Library Return Request Form to let us know you are ready to return books. Follow instructions to return books.

  5. Repeat Steps 1-4 when swapping out books.

We offer free pickup from our business location or one free delivery per month (if you are in our delivery zone).

You’re welcome to swap books at any time during the month, as long as you stay within your membership’s book limit.

Return policy

  • Books may be kept as long as the membership remains active

  • Families must stay within their membership’s book limit

  • If a family cancels or pauses their membership:

    • All borrowed books must be returned within 14 days

    • Option to purchase any unreturned books at 50% off instead of returning