SHELF LIFE EXISTS FOR TWO REASONS: TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF OWNING BOOKS, AND BECAUSE OF YOU.

Shelf Life’s inception was unplanned. The store opened in June 2021 and is still in the early stages of growth, but growth is happening every day, with every person who visits, brings books, buys books, and shares their stories. The store model is community-based. Everything that is able to happen here is because of, and for, the people who come in.

Click here to read the full story on how the store came to be.

 
 

  • A customer-created program that began shortly after the store opened. Customers pre-pay for dollar books for others. Available at check out. Limits may apply.
    This program is not limited to individuals. If you know or work with a family or group that may be able to utilize this- please reach out.

  • The store holds fundraisers and donations drives for local 501c3 nonprofits on a regular basis. These fundraisers are meant to increase exposure and raise awareness of organizations that are local to us, that provide community services for underprivileged, minority or under-represented individuals and groups, animal welfare, and humanities/the arts. Check out the Local Nonprofit section for more information on organizations that the store has had the opportunity of engaging with.

  • A series of reservation-based monthly events held for small groups (up to 6 people) with the intention of providing a quiet space to work, read, write, or have a focus session based on group interests and needs. Check out the monthly calendar for what’s going on. Have an idea for a Shelf Care for a small group? Let’s connect!