The Enchanted Forest Bookshop will host a grand opening celebration for its new store tomorrow, October 25, at 2809 Bickford Ave, Suite C, in the Snohomish Station shopping center, Snohomish, Wash. The festivities will include a special promotion, giveaways, activities, and a drawing.
Launched in 2024 as a small online/pop-up bookshop, the Enchanted Forest sells new children's books geared toward ages 12 and under, along with a curated selection of puzzles, games, and other gift items. The store "aims to be a bookish community space for young people that sparks joy and discovery, complete with a campfire-themed storytime area and custom-designed mural by local illustrator and author Katherine Castano." The shop also holds storytimes every other Thursday and has plans to host author events.
Owner Erin Jergenson said they are "thrilled to now have a permanent home that allows us to offer far more books and events for the young people in our community. As a mom of an elementary school age child, I think it's so important for children to have as much access as possible to books that will foster their love of reading, and we hope to be part of the community fabric that enables that access and supports readers and soon-to-be readers on their journey."