Joanna Robertson, a music educator, reading tutor, and literacy professor, owns and operates the business, the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce said in a news release.
The chamber participated in Friday’s formal-opening ceremony.
The bookshop, which features books and educational materials, is also described as a “community center.”
It’ll provide tutoring on reading, literacy and “arts-enrichment” activities, “dramatic” play hours, and story hours for preschoolers;
The business will also provide birthday parties, summer and school-break camps, and parent and teacher study groups.
It also features a tree house where children can play and read books, the Greater Utica Chamber said.
The business will be open Mondays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact Reinhardt at ereinhardt@cnybj.com