X-IQ Bookshoppe open its doors on July 15, 1996 in downtown Dumaguete. With 3,000 book selection and 46 members at opening day, the quaint bookshop inside Lu Pega Building was off to a good start. On its third year of operation, the bookshop broke even and went on to acquire existing competition within the city. The low-cost to enjoy a good read was the goal of XIQ as well as creating life long dreamers and readers among its members. In July 2001, the store reached a maximum capacity to hold books in its shelves, with 12,000 selection and over 4,000 members strong. XIQ became the finest and largest book rental system in the city. And has several satellite sub-stations operating in Negros Oriental.
Its success was cut short on November 6, 2005, when an arsonist raise fire to his bike shop and Dumaguete saw over 65 million damage in property that day. Sad to note that the beloved store was gone. It took a year to rebuilt the bookshop, and on November 3, XIQ reopened, and continued its mission to instill knowledge and ideas to those who passed in its doors. As of 2011, XIQ Bookshop is bigger and better. Wide selection of books from all genre grace our shelves, from sci-fiction/fantasy, to romance. Manga and Archie digest. Magazines from Star to Cosmopolitan welcomes you as you enter its doors. We have over 33,000 novel selection and we carry books in 7 languages. Our retail department is selling better than ever offering our own brands of bags, t-shirts, mugs and souvenirs. Imported products from branded beauty items to grooming products grace our gift shop. Toys, electronic accessories, infant and children gift items are amongst our best sellers.
In summer, we have workshops for beading, scrap-booking, pick and paint, mosaic, and anything crafty. Collector stamps, coins and supplies can also be found in our showcases. Open mike for poetry reading and weekend meeting with the IQ Writers Group are a common occurrence at the bookshop. And don't forget, its always tea time at the IQ.
We sell quality school supplies at a very affordable prices, and greeting cards from major companies like Hallmark, Carlton, Blue Mountain, Fiesta and other designer cards of all occasions. Our party supply includes foil and plastic balloons, invitation cards, goodie bags and loot bag supplies. And remember we wrap your gift free at the check out.
In 2016 we have acquired an additional 12,000 books soft and hardbound covers. From Talmud to Koran, Almanac to Encyclopedias, Maps to Textbooks, Thousands of children's book at a very low price and affordable reference materials and journals. Visit us to browse our offerings, our selections will not disappoint you.
There are many ways to spend your day at XIQ, its a matter of imagination. Visit us at Door#5, Lu Pega Building, from 9 am to 6:30 pm, everyday except Sundays. We are closed on Sundays and major holidays.
Its success was cut short on November 6, 2005, when an arsonist raise fire to his bike shop and Dumaguete saw over 65 million damage in property that day. Sad to note that the beloved store was gone. It took a year to rebuilt the bookshop, and on November 3, XIQ reopened, and continued its mission to instill knowledge and ideas to those who passed in its doors. As of 2011, XIQ Bookshop is bigger and better. Wide selection of books from all genre grace our shelves, from sci-fiction/fantasy, to romance. Manga and Archie digest. Magazines from Star to Cosmopolitan welcomes you as you enter its doors. We have over 33,000 novel selection and we carry books in 7 languages. Our retail department is selling better than ever offering our own brands of bags, t-shirts, mugs and souvenirs. Imported products from branded beauty items to grooming products grace our gift shop. Toys, electronic accessories, infant and children gift items are amongst our best sellers.
In summer, we have workshops for beading, scrap-booking, pick and paint, mosaic, and anything crafty. Collector stamps, coins and supplies can also be found in our showcases. Open mike for poetry reading and weekend meeting with the IQ Writers Group are a common occurrence at the bookshop. And don't forget, its always tea time at the IQ.
We sell quality school supplies at a very affordable prices, and greeting cards from major companies like Hallmark, Carlton, Blue Mountain, Fiesta and other designer cards of all occasions. Our party supply includes foil and plastic balloons, invitation cards, goodie bags and loot bag supplies. And remember we wrap your gift free at the check out.
In 2016 we have acquired an additional 12,000 books soft and hardbound covers. From Talmud to Koran, Almanac to Encyclopedias, Maps to Textbooks, Thousands of children's book at a very low price and affordable reference materials and journals. Visit us to browse our offerings, our selections will not disappoint you.
There are many ways to spend your day at XIQ, its a matter of imagination. Visit us at Door#5, Lu Pega Building, from 9 am to 6:30 pm, everyday except Sundays. We are closed on Sundays and major holidays.
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