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Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening of the Cafe!
We are pleased to announce that this Thursday, January 31st, we will hold a ribbon cutting at the Book Cafe with the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce at 10:00 AM. Our location is 208 South Summit Street, right next to Graves. Cowley Book Cafe will begin opening Monday through Saturday at 6:00 AM. The alley … Continue reading "Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening of the Cafe!"
Read MoreCowley Classifieds
We’d like to remind our customers and friends of Cowley County Classifieds which is sponsored by Cowley Antique Mall and Book Cafe. It’s like CraigsList, but local to our county, and doesn’t cost anything to post. Where CraigsList now charges for job postings and certain sale items, Cowley County Classifieds does not, and will not. … Continue reading "Cowley Classifieds"
Read MoreState of Affairs – Cowley Book Cafe
We’ve finally completed construction in the back, and have the kitchen up and running! All that’s holding us back is delivery and install of a dishwasher. We’ll be working with the Chamber of Commerce soon to hold a ribbon cutting. We’ve added a new product to our book cafe. Someone suggested to me the idea … Continue reading "State of Affairs – Cowley Book Cafe"
Read MoreMark your Calendars! – Santa Clause is Coming to Town!
Parents and Children: Mark your calendars! We have great news! Santa will be here at our location from Santa’s Winfield Workshop to listen to your Christmas wish list and take photos with you on the following days and times: Thursday, December 20th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Friday, December 21st, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM … Continue reading "Mark your Calendars! – Santa Clause is Coming to Town!"
Read MoreConstruction Update – Cowley Book Cafe
We’re starting to see signs of progress here in the cafe area. The framing is done, Electrical and Plumbing are all roughed in, and sheetrock work is *supposed* to begin tomorrow. We’re that much closer to being able to serve you fresh brewed coffee and fresh baked goods! That leaves painting and trimming! We’ll have … Continue reading "Construction Update – Cowley Book Cafe"
Read MoreWelcome to Stitch It Shut!
Cowley New & Used Book Cafe & Antique Mall would like to formally welcome Stitch It Shut Sewing and Embroidery to our shopping experience! More from them: We have been open for two years in Winfield and we have now moved our location to Arkansas City. We provide services that include custom sewing and alterations … Continue reading "Welcome to Stitch It Shut!"
Read MoreSanta Claus is Coming to our Store!
Parents and Children: Mark your calendars! We have great news! Santa will be here at our location from Santa’s Winfield Workshop to listen to your Christmas wish list and take photos with you on the following days and times: Thursday, December 20th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMFriday, December 21st, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMSaturday, December 22nd, 8:00 … Continue reading "Santa Claus is Coming to our Store!"
Read MoreConstruction Update – Cowley Book Cafe
It certainly has been a ride so far. The contractor and I decided on a scaled down version of the construction plans in order to get the coffee shop functional as quickly as possible. This doesn’t scrap the basement work, it just puts it off to a later phase. The framing contractor was to have … Continue reading "Construction Update – Cowley Book Cafe"
Read MoreConstruction and Current State of Affairs – Cowley Book Cafe
Well, here we are, two months in, and no construction has begun at all. Not a single nail has been driven. The ADA regulations are killing everything. It’s making the cost well above the budget available in order to put in a lift, and everything is just in a holding pattern as a result. The … Continue reading "Construction and Current State of Affairs – Cowley Book Cafe"
Read MoreBookstore Now Open – Cowley Book Cafe
It’s official. We’ve opened a scaled down version of the book store. We’re still waiting on our State license in order to be able to serve coffee and baked goods, but we have a few shelves set up with new and used books. We’ve also put in a small lounge, and have our sound system … Continue reading "Bookstore Now Open – Cowley Book Cafe"
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