PITTSFIELD - Pittsfield now has its own downtown bookstore. Chapters Bookstore, Inc., a new independently owned bookstore under the management of Aimee McLear, and Kelly Wright will be opening for the first time on Thursday, July 17, 2008 for the Downtown Inc. sponsored 3rd Thursday event. Both Aimee and Kelly have extensive bookselling and management experience. This is their first independent enterprise together.
For 3rd Thursday, Chapters Bookstore will offer story time starting at 5:30 p.m., face painting and DJ Chuck Wright spinning summertime tunes. Selected beach reads will be featured at 10% off.
The newly renovated store, located at 78 North Street in Pittsfield, will feature a 2000 square foot selling space as well as a 600 square foot event space. Chapters Bookstore will feature new books and magazines as well as book related items, and they will also offer research and special order services. The event space will host author events and community events, and feature the photography and art of local artists.
“We are passionate about books and literacy, and hope to provide Berkshire County residents a unique atmosphere and personal service that exceeds their expectations,” says Chapters President Aimee McLear.
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