Dargaville Book Exchange & Crafts is a book shop at 95a Victoria Street in Dargaville, in the Kaipara district of Northland, with a Google rating of 5.0. Its name points to a book exchange and crafts.
A good second-hand book shop rewards browsing. Stock changes as people bring in books and take others away, so regulars call in often and check the sections they love, from local history to fiction, cooking and children's books. Ask how an exchange works, since shops usually have their own rules on what they take, how credit is given and whether you can trade books in for others. Check the condition of a book before buying, look at the spine, pages and any markings, and ask staff if you are after a title or a subject, as they often know what has come in. Craft items make good gifts, and asking who made a piece is part of the pleasure. Smaller shops keep their own hours, so it helps to check before you drive.
For readers and gift shoppers in Dargaville and across Kaipara, Dargaville Book Exchange & Crafts on Victoria Street is a local place to browse and swap.