Zora's Place

    Cozy Vibrant Indie Bookstore

    1/10
    30 people
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    2 hrs min
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    750 sq ft

    About Zora's Place

    Step into a cozy, colorful, and thoughtfully curated independent bookstore designed for connection, creativity, and community. With its warm, welcoming atmosphere, comfortable seating, and shelves filled with books by Black women and nonbinary authors, our space offers a unique backdrop for your next intimate gathering. Perfect for: - Book clubs, author talks, readings, and book launches - Writing workshops, creative classes, and small group discussions - Birthday celebrations, bridal and baby showers, and intimate social gatherings - Wellness events, journaling circles, and guided meditation - Networking mixers, team meetings, and community gatherings - Content creation, interviews, and lifestyle photo shoots - Children's storytimes and family-friendly activities The Space Our approximately 750-square-foot bookstore features an open, flexible layout that can be adapted to suit your event. Bookshelves line the space, creating a distinctive literary atmosphere, while movable seating and tables allow for a variety of configurations. Arrange chairs for an intimate conversation or presentation, set up tables for a hands-on workshop, or create a more relaxed environment for mingling and socializing. Our children's reading area also provides a welcoming space for family-oriented gatherings. What Makes Our Space Special More than a traditional event venue, our bookstore feels like a cozy, vibrant living room—a place where stories, ideas, and people come together. The colorful decor, curated bookshelves, and intimate scale make it especially well-suited for gatherings that feel personal, meaningful, and memorable. Whether you're hosting a creative workshop, celebrating a milestone, bringing your book club together, or gathering your community, our space offers a welcoming setting that can be made your own. We look forward to helping you create something special!

    Included in your booking

    Features

    natural light

    Bathrooms

    Street-level access

    Wheelchair Accessible


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    Location

    Bookable Hours

    Monday
    09:00 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 12:00
    17:00 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 12:00
    17:00 - 21:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 12:00
    17:00 - 21:00
    Friday
    16:00 - 22:00
    Saturday
    16:00 - 22:00
    Sunday
    09:00 - 21:00

    Enhanced Health and Safety Measures

    The space is professionally cleaned twice a week. In addition, we tidy and maintain the bookstore regularly to ensure a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for all guests. Between bookings, high-touch surfaces such as tables, chairs, and door handles can be cleaned and disinfected as needed. Guests are asked to remove personal belongings, decorations, and trash at the end of their reservation and leave the space in the same general condition in which it was found.

    Cancellation Policy

    Flexible

    Guests may cancel their Booking until seven days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between seven days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn More
    All Bookings are subject to Peerspace’s Grace Period policy which provides a full refund for Bookings cancelled within 24 hours from receipt of a Booking Confirmation but no later than 48 hours prior to the Event start time.
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