Inside Porter Square Books' move to Lesley University campus
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David Sandberg, right, says the spaces that once belonged to a bank and Bourbon Coffee will house Porter Square Books. Photo: Steph Solis/Axios
Porter Square Books gave locals a peek at their new digs on Lesley University's campus.
Why it matters: The beloved independent bookstore is partnering with Lesley University, moving into a new space in University Hall.
Catch up quick: The owners signed a 10-year lease with Lesley with options to renew.
- The bookstore will close around Oct. 7.
- David Sandberg, one of the owners, estimates the new space will open by late next week.
- Zing Cafe, which operates inside the bookstore's current location, will remain in that space.
Zoom in: PSB celebrated its 20th anniversary Saturday with an open house, walking patrons through the new location.
- It's 40% larger than the current space and will be closer to the Porter Square T stop, per the owners.
What they're saying: "For a while, the only thing constraining us was space, and we really want more space," Sandberg tells Axios.
- "This allows us to get to that next level,"
The perks: More cafe seating with Page & Leaf, a cafe owned by Forge Baking Company's Jennifer Park.
🚽 Two customer bathrooms
🚲 Bike parking under the awning outside
🚗 Free parking (nights, weekends and 45 minutes on weekdays)
👨🦽 ADA-compliant
What's next: The bookstore will host a "book chain" on Sunday, where a line of people will pass books from the old store to the new one.
Curb alert: Porter Square Books' new space already has shelving, so the staff is giving away their old shelves.
- Bring a friend and a large van if you plan to pick up some shelves.
