South Main Book Company in Salisbury, N.C., has completed renovations on a new event space, the Salisbury Post reported.
The downstairs space, which was completed mid-May, does not feature items for sale and is a "clean, functional, usable space" that community members can rent, said store owner Alissa Redmond.
The store has already used the space to host an author signing, as well as a wedding and birthday party, with more events scheduled. Looking ahead, Redmond intends to give the area a lounge-like feel, and eventually add an elevator to make it accessible. And once the elevator is in place, Redmond may add retail to the downstairs space.
Redmond, who took over South Main Book Company about five years ago, completed the renovation work with the help of a grant she received two years ago.