Est. in Sanford, Florida

Stories worth finding,
songs worth keeping
on the streets of Sanford

Maya Books and Music lives on the historic 1st Street District — a neighborhood shop where every spine has a story and every record has a soul.

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Interior of Maya Books and Music showing bookshelves and vinyl records
Our Story

A sanctuary for readers and listeners

Maya Books and Music sits on the corner of 1st Street, one of Sanford's most beloved strips — and we're proud to call it home. We opened our doors with a simple conviction: that a neighborhood bookstore should feel like a living room for anyone who loves a good story.

Our shelves are stocked with titles you won't find on every big-box bestseller list — local authors, overlooked classics, new voices, and the occasional rare find. Our record section runs the gamut from vintage soul and jazz to indie folk and modern releases, all curated by people who actually listen.

Whether you're hunting for a gift, browsing for an hour, or stopping in between drives through Central Florida, we'd love to have you. Pull up a chair. Browse at your pace. Ask us anything.

1st

Street District

2000+

Titles in stock

500+

Vinyl records

What We Carry

Browse Our Collections

Every item on our shelves is hand-selected. We stock what we'd want to find ourselves.

Curated book collection at Maya Books and Music
Our Collection

Books

Fiction, nonfiction, local authors, children's titles, and special-order requests. If we don't have it, we'll find it.

Vinyl record collection at Maya Books and Music
Our Collection

Vinyl

From classic rock and Motown to indie, jazz, and new releases. Browse by genre or let us recommend something unexpected.

Gift items and accessories at Maya Books and Music
Our Collection

Gifts & More

Bookish gifts, stationery, candles, local crafts, and thoughtful finds for readers and music lovers of every age.

"A bookshop should be a refuge — a place where the world slows down and something quietly wonderful happens."
Maya Books and Music
Community

Events & Gatherings

Maya is more than a shop — it's a meeting place. Here's what's coming up.

12 Monthly

Book Club Night

Join us for an evening of conversation around a shared read. New members always welcome — we pick the title, you bring the opinion.

First Thursday of each month

Vinyl Listening Sessions

Spin records with us. We curate themed nights — soul Sundays, jazz Fridays, new-release Saturdays. Pull up a seat and listen.

Select weekends throughout the year

Author Events

Local and visiting authors read, sign, and talk. We love hosting storytellers — check back for upcoming appearances.

Announced seasonally

Kids' Story Time

A weekly gathering for little readers. Stories, songs, and a chance to discover books early — parents relax with a cup of coffee.

Weekly on Saturdays

Want to host an event at Maya?

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Find Us

Come visit us on 1st Street

204 E 1st Street

Sanford, Florida 32771-1304

(407) 321-6504

Call us — we're happy to help

mayabooks@earthlink.net

We respond within a day

Store Hours

Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Street view of the 1st Street District in Sanford, Florida

Maya Books and Music

204 E 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771

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Looking for a specific title? Want to host an event? Just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you.

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