Black Rock Books hosted the shop's official grand opening celebration on June 24 at 3030 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. Co-owners Emily Welch and Meagan Flynn posted on Facebook: "Today is the opening day of Black Rock Books. To say that we can't wait to open our doors to all of you is an understatement. We love our little shop and we hope you do too."
Shortly before opening day, Welch and Flynn posted that while "we will continue to offer a curated selection of used titles, we will be primarily stocking our shelves with a selection of NEW hardcover and paperbacks for adults and children, along with unique gifts and artwork for bookworms of all ages. Stop by to browse the selection and become part of our story!"
Describing the bookshop as "a space to share, learn, and relax amongst the stacks," the store's website notes that it "aims to be a neighborhood haven for readers and community members of all ages. Our mission is to spark a love of literature and community through events and a thoughtfully curated selection of books that will change with the seasons and appeal to a variety of interests."
Last month, Welch told the Connecticut Post: "It's something that this community really needs and I have no doubt in my mind that they will support and welcome our store with open arms. It's not about making money so to speak... this is about getting the community together even more and reaching people."