ROME, N.Y. — Keaton & Lloyd Bookshop, LLC recently formally opened in the Rome Arts District. The new bookstore at 236 W. Dominick St. held a grand-opening event on Thursday, Oct. 21 with the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce. Jason Tockey, executive director of the Rome Art & Community Center, presented a “First Dollar of […]
ROME, N.Y. — Keaton & Lloyd Bookshop, LLC recently formally opened in the Rome Arts District.
The new bookstore at 236 W. Dominick St. held a grand-opening event on Thursday, Oct. 21 with the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce. Jason Tockey, executive director of the Rome Art & Community Center, presented a “First Dollar of Profit” award during the ribbon cutting to Julie Whittemore, owner of Keaton & Lloyd Bookshop.
Whittemore says she aims for her bookshop to be “a safe place for people of all backgrounds and to carry a unique array of literature of all genres for teen and adult readers.” The store sells a wide array of literature for teens and adults, as well as items for children written in the local community.
Regular store hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 12-5:30 p.m. Keaton & Lloyd Bookshop is closed on Sunday and Monday.
