Lily Books & Café hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last weekend to celebrate its opening at 127 Baltimore St. in historic downtown Cumberland, Md. WCBC Radio reported that the bookstore "carries a wide selection of books, including new and used titles and offers a variety of coffee, tea, and pastries."
Speaking about her plans for the shop, owner Lily Jackson said, "I think it's super fun! I think the books are a whole other thing that can bring people in but then our hours are going to be super unique to the other coffee shops around here so, if it's like 9 p.m. and you want to come down and get a coffee and a book and just hang out you can do that."
Describing the new business as "a community bookstore," Lily Books and Café's website notes: "A literary gathering place for individuals, groups and the Cumberland community which is partnering with the performance space Loft 129.
"We hope to provide residents of the Cumberland community a place to gather for the musical and literary arts. Following in the footsteps of Gayle and Lee Schwartz's beloved Book Center, we hope you will find a home to be nourished by good books, good coffee and tea, and good company. Be inspired for life at Lily Books!"