An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café - Plainville, Massachusetts USA
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This bookstore at 111 South Street in Plainville, Massachusetts inhabits a building with a long past - hence, the name is playing on the word "story." The main floor is an open space with books and a café. A community event room is upstairs.
Waymark Code: WMZYH3
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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This bookstore at 111 South Street in Plainville, Massachusetts inhabits an historic building with a long past - hence, the name is playing on the word "story." From their website:

"Part of our unlikely story is our evolution from general store to pharmacy to tearoom to restaurant...back to general store and now into bookstore and café."

The main floor is a high-ceiling open space with wide selection of kid through adult books for sale and a café. A community event room is upstairs. Lots of rustic wood makes the interior warm and inviting.
What's the specialty of the bookstore?:
Signed "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books - one of the owners is the author Jeff Kinney.


At what times is the store open for the public?:
Bookstore & Café Hours:
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Kitchen Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Closed:
New Year's Day Easter
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Closes Early:
New Year's Eve - Open 9:00am - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Memorial Day - Open 9:00am - 6:00pm
Labor Day - Open 9:00am - 6:00pm
Columbus Day - Open 9:00am - 6:00pm
Day before Thanksgiving - Open 9:00am - 5:00pm
Christmas Eve - Open 9:00am - 5:00pm


Are there areas to read inside the store (chairs, couches, etc. etc.): Indoors: Benches and a café with tables and chairs. Outdoors: Eclectic wood chairs on the wide front porch.

Do they supply beverages?: Yes

How large is the store?: 2 hours

what book did you buy in this store?: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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