A bigger, better book store is set to open its doors at Georgian Mall in Barrie this weekend.
The new 11,000-square-foot Indigo Books & Music Inc. — located on the second floor at the top of the escalators — will be welcoming customers for the first time on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Boasting more than 40,000 books for all ages and interests, as well as an assortment of Indigo's exclusive in-house designed lifestyle products to inspire living life on purpose, company officials say the new space, which replaces the former Coles bookstore, “strikes a perfect balance of modern and classic decor that transforms the area into a happy place for customers, with ample seating throughout."
The store also includes a "vibrant and energetic" IndigoKids shop that has a wide selection of stories and adventures awaiting all of Indigo’s mini fans.
As part of Indigo’s sustainability pledge, the company says it is determined to reduce waste and lower its carbon footprint as it works toward the goal of becoming a net-zero company by 2035. To help the company meet that goal, the new flooring material for The Wellness Shop and staff room consists of natural, rapidly renewable material, and the IndigoKids shop carpet tile contains 70 per cent recycled content, while the store’s fixtures and furniture are made up of a combination of new and refurbished pieces.
All new store fixtures are fabricated and manufactured locally in Ontario and all appliances are Energy Star-rated including general lighting within the store, which has been upgraded to LED for lower energy consumption.
To celebrate the store’s grand opening, customers are invited to enjoy a variety of kid-friendly and free events and activities sponsored by Scholastic between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, which include The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes locker poster giveaway and a Sample Scholastic Graphix Chapters graphic novel giveaway.
Dragon fans will get everything they need to make an amazing ice-themed dragon with wings, cool accessories, and even a matching hatchling during The Marvelous Book of Magical Dragons crafting activity or kids can opt to make their own neon, glow-in-the-dark, puffy stickers.
All giveaways and activities are while supplies last.
