School supplies in Cayman: bookshops, stationery and art supplies
Most school supplies in Cayman can be bought from a small group of bookshops, office supply shops and art shops, nearly all in George Town. We list 18 of them, including five art, craft and music shops. Check your school's supply list first so you buy only what is needed.
- Businesses listed
- 18
- Rated 4.5+ on Google
- 7
- With a website
- 9
- Districts
- 3
Sorted by number of Google reviews. Ratings are a snapshot from Google Maps, checked Oct 2026.
- Featured businessYour business hereUniforms, books, tutoring, lunches, transport: reach families when they're getting ready for term.CI$395 a yearAdvertise here
- Featured businessYour business hereUniforms, books, tutoring, lunches, transport: reach families when they're getting ready for term.CI$395 a yearAdvertise here
- Featured businessYour business hereUniforms, books, tutoring, lunches, transport: reach families when they're getting ready for term.CI$395 a yearAdvertise here
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- BESCayman1 345-916-1349
Office supplies shop · West Bay
- Bookie1 345-916-5766
Book Shop · George Town
Read the supply list before you shop
Schools usually send a supply list for each year group, and many are specific about brands, page rulings, calculator models or folder colours. Buying the exact item saves a return trip. If something is unclear, ask the class teacher before buying in bulk.
Ask too whether textbooks are provided by the school, bought from a booklist or used in digital form. Our directory does not record which shops stock which schools' books, so the school is the best guide.
What the listings cover
Of the 18 listings, 13 are bookshops, stationers and office supply shops, and five sell art, craft or music supplies. On Google Maps, four are categorised as office supplies shops and five as bookshops, one of them a Christian bookshop. Sixteen are in George Town, one is in West Bay and one is on Cayman Brac.
Office supply shops are a good bet for pens, paper, files and calculators in quantity. Bookshops are better for reading books and gifts, and the charity-run Cayman Islands Humane Society Book Loft is also listed. Art and music shops help with sketchbooks, paints and instrument accessories for creative subjects.
Timing your back-to-school shop
Shelves are busiest in the weeks before the new school year starts in August. Shopping early in the summer gives you the best chance of finding the exact items on the list. A second, smaller shop before the January term is often needed to replace used-up exercise books and pens.
Label everything before it goes into a school bag. Our printing and name labels page lists shops that can help.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy school supplies in Grand Cayman?
Our directory lists 18 places for school supplies, including office supply shops, stationers, bookshops and art and music shops. Sixteen are in George Town, one is in West Bay and one is on Cayman Brac. Office supply shops are usually the best option for buying pens, paper, folders and calculators in quantity, while bookshops cover reading books.
Is there a bookstore in the Cayman Islands?
Yes. Five of the businesses in our directory are categorised on Google Maps as bookshops, including one Christian bookshop, and there is also a newsagent. They are in George Town. The Cayman Islands Humane Society Book Loft, a charity bookshop, is also listed. Call ahead if you need a particular title, as stock on an island can be limited.
Where can I buy art supplies in Cayman?
Our directory lists five art, craft and music shops. Four are in George Town and one, a craft shop, is on Cayman Brac. They include a picture framing shop and two music shops as well as craft and art suppliers. Check your child's supply list for exact items such as sketchbook sizes or paint types before you go.
Where can I find school textbooks in Cayman?
Start with your school. Some schools provide textbooks, some issue a booklist for parents to buy from, and some use digital resources. We do not record which shops stock which school's books. If you need to order a title, local bookshops may be able to help, but allow plenty of time before the term starts in August or January.
When is the best time to shop for back-to-school supplies in Cayman?
Early summer, well before the new school year starts in August, gives you the widest choice and the shortest queues. Shops get busy in the final weeks of the holidays. Plan a smaller top-up before the January term to replace used exercise books, pens and art materials, and check whether teachers have added anything to the list.