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Do not let the scary caution tape fool you! We are OPEN today (9/5) until 4pm and this is NOT a crime scene 😅
They're just painting the building next door 🎉
**Riverwalk is NOT doing game night tonight, so the building is closing at 4** taken in Middleville, Michigan by @inkwellarchives

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What if everyone in Middleville moved just ONE purchase a month from a big online retailer to a local business?

One book. One outfit. One baby or bridal shower gift. One video or board game. One gift card. One something you were going to buy anyway!

We've watched too many wonderful businesses come and go from Middleville. While there are many reasons that happens (it's tough out here!), our dollars have the power to make a HUGE difference.

You don't have to shop local for everything. But imagine the impact if thousands of us chose local just ONCE each month (or twice, I promise we won't stop you 😅).

Our dollars decide what kind of town we get to have! taken in Middleville, Michigan by @inkwellarchives

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2 months ago

I'm still not entirely convinced tomorrow is actually the day... but if there's even the slightest chance, I refuse to be underprepared!

Unfortunately, my official invitation from them appears to have been lost in the mail, so we'll be celebrating at Inkwell instead. 💌✨

Come join us for cupcakes, friendship bracelets, and 13% off your purchase (bookstore items only)! taken in Middleville, Michigan by @inkwellarchives

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3 months ago

REMINDER: We are open 10 to 7 today, then will be CLOSED Saturday and Sunday! Stop by our booth at the Grand Rapids Pride Festival this weekend if you're downtown!! by @inkwellarchives

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4 months ago

We are terribly sorry we always forget Instagram exists. Trying to do better 😬

Anyway... Here’s a quick hours update for this chaotic week!

Tomorrow, 6/16, we’ll be opening at 12pm because we’ll be spending the morning at Stomping Grounds Play Cafe for their Lit Lounge Book Club. 📚

Then we will be closed Saturday and Sunday because we’ll be at the Grand Rapids Pride Festival all weekend with a booth!

Thanks for your patience with the schedule shift and our lack of a social media manager! by @inkwellarchives

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4 months ago

We open tomorrow (4/18)! Come see us between 11 and 7! taken in Middleville, Michigan by @inkwellarchives

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6 months ago

By now, most people have heard the news: Inkwell Archives is moving to a new downtown Middleville location, and we’ll be reopening on April 18th. We truly love our current little shop, but we’ve outgrown what the space can give us. It's time to take a leap!

Our new building already feels like the next chapter we’ve been dreaming about: more space to browse, an accessible entrance, and ample parking so more people can comfortably visit, linger, and come back often. We’re building it to be more than a bookstore. We want it to be a gathering space for friends, families, and strangers who become friends. A cozy place to wander, discover your next read, and feel part of something.

Here’s the vulnerable part: asking for help is hard. But this community has taught us that it’s okay to ask, and it’s okay to let people be part of building something they care about. If you’d like to support the move (shelving, signage, inventory, décor, and all the little things that make a space feel like home), we’ve listed a few options below, including Thank You Mystery Boxes and an open contribution option (no gifts, just sincere appreciation). These can be purchased in-store or on our website. All Thank You Mystery Box items are available on our website and will be ready for pickup (or shipping) at our current location by March 29th.

No pressure, ever, just a very grateful thank you. We can’t wait to welcome you into the new space! taken in Middleville, Michigan by @inkwellarchives

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8 months ago

🚨WEIRD HOURS ALERT🚨
Both of our kids have their Odyssey of the Mind tournament this Saturday, so our hours will be a little unusual. We will be *officially* open from 6pm to 8pm, but I may also open for part of the afternoon. If the open sign is on, please come in!
One day, I hope to get the whole town addicted to books so we can afford to hire some help! Until then… thank you for supporting a couple of working parents doing their best to make this dream work📚 by @inkwellarchives

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8 months ago

Friday, Jan. 30 is a nationwide shutdown/economic blackout in solidarity with communities impacted by ICE actions. (nationalshutdown.org)

Before anything else: this isn’t about party politics for us. It’s about basic humanity, dignity, and people being treated fairly. We’re not here to argue. We’re here to support peaceful, respectful civic action.

We support the intention behind the blackout, and we’ve thought hard about what that looks like for a small business in a small town. We’re choosing to stay open (10am to 7pm) as a safe, steady place for anyone who needs community right now, with no pressure to buy anything.

(If we do have any sales, 10% will be donated to vetted mutual aid and legal-support organizations helping families impacted by recent ICE actions.)

We’ll have:
• Postcards (some free, some for sale) to send your elected officials
• Free postage stamps with postcard purchases
• Simple scripts for postcards & phone calls to elected officials
• Free emergency whistles
• A puppy to play with! 🐶

Whatever your politics, I think most of us can agree on this: people matter, and we’re allowed to care out loud. If you’re not sure what to say, we’ll help you find words. by @inkwellarchives

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9 months ago

Read like it matters.
Because it does.
You’re in charge of what you learn and what you ignore.
If you want to show up for your community, a good place to start is a book: Fiction for empathy. Nonfiction for context. by @inkwellarchives

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9 months ago

It's going to be a NO from me today! Let's all stay home and chip away at our TBR piles! We will be at Stomping Grounds Play Cafe tomorrow morning for the Lit Lounge Book Club, then the shop will be open at noon!

Stay safe ❤️ by @inkwellarchives

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9 months ago