Hello friends!

I am working on opening a bookstore (in Mount Kisco, NY) collaboratively with my partner, and our friends and family who have helped so far. We plan to carry mixed new and used books, with focus on literature, art books/ artist books, handmade books, multiculturalism, and books in other languages. The space can also function as a gallery, studio space, and community center/ venue.

I signed the lease in April, and have been working day-jobs while also tending to the things a bookstore needs. This is my first time starting a business, so I'm figuring things out as we go along.

We've launched a fundraiser to assist with covering startup expenses. If you feel called to get involved, and/or want to support the process, we appreciate the offer! We are painting and building the space out by ourselves, so funding goes mainly towards raw materials and inventory (like lumber for shelving). Anything is helpful! Even a few dollars is a gesture of public support- and it can help us buy a box of nails.

Our goal is to open doors by June, but, it depends on how soon we can get everything ready.

Link is below. I'm really slow with responding to messages these days, sorry in advance about any delays... Thanks for taking the time to read this!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-open-a-bookstore-in-mount-kisco

(cross-posted to other pages, but doing my best not to spam)