Beaverdale Books in Des Moines, Iowa, will expand into an adjacent storefront this spring, Axios reported. The expansion will add about 500 square feet, allowing for more inventory and larger events; per co-owner Hunter Gillum, the store's seating capacity will nearly double to 60.
Gillum noted that Beaverdale Books has owned the space it will be expanding into for a few years already, but used it for storage or as an occasional sublet. The store took the opportunity to expand after the most recent tenant left in January.
"It's perfectly timed," Gillum told Axios. "A new layout, a new space. It's just kind of fun."
Located at 2629 Beaver Ave., Beaverdale Books will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Gillum expects the new addition to be ready later this spring.