Betty's Books in Webster Grove, Mo., will host a grand opening celebration for its new, larger location on September 20.
The bookstore, which is now at 8772 Big Bend Blvd., has added a full-service coffee bar and a dedicated events space. Its inventory remains focused on graphic novels, manga, comic books, and children's books. The event space can seat up to 50 people and has a sound system and projector. The coffee shop will serve coffee, tea, sodas, and a selection of food items.
"I'm thrilled to be able to expand our offerings at our new location," said owner Betty Bayer. "While comics and illustrated books will always be our focus, events--author signings, birthday parties, book clubs, art workshops, and beyond--are one of our biggest strengths as a business and community center. The new dedicated event space allows for more flexibility in timing and capacity for programming, parties, and beyond."
Bayer, who founded the store in 2021, has a weekend full of festivities planned for the new location's grand opening. There will be a ribbon cutting on September 20, followed by storytime and craft sessions for children, face-painting, live music, an event with cartoonist Nidhi Chanani, and more throughout the weekend. During the opening, the coffee shop will feature a limited menu, with the full menu coming the following week.