Chapter Book Lounge, featuring a curated collection of new and pre-loved books, merchandise, coffee, tea, cocktails and more, will host its grand opening celebration October 4 at 996 Conner St. in Noblesville, Ind., near Indianapolis, Current reported.
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| Brooke Heffernan and Jen Todderud | |
Co-owners Brooke Heffernan and Jen Todderud plan to host a variety of events, including themed nights and book discussions, among other activities at their bookstore and cafe. The store also will have a children's section.
"It is going to be a place for people to build relationships and find new things to read and learn about," Todderud said. "We're both passionate readers and learners, and we felt like we were lacking a space to do that. This business is a culmination of all of our favorite things."
Heffernan added: "We'll have memberships available that will include gifts, perks, and discounts--things that you would expect for a traditional membership program. But we also hope to have some exclusive events and offerings for members."
Friends since college, the owners look forward to growing their business. "We love it in downtown Noblesville," Heffernan noted. "Everyone on the street has been so welcoming and supportive. It's been pretty cool to see the response rate from the first TikTok we posted to now. People we don't know feel excited about this being here, and that feels really cool to be like, 'Oh, man, we had this great idea. We didn't know that other people would also be as excited.' "