Madison’s Lake City Books announced today that it will move from its downtown location at 107 N. Hamilton St. to a larger spot in the Pressman Building at 120 S. Carroll St, near the Capitol Square.
Lake City Books is a woman-owned independent bookstore that opened in April 2023. The business’ new location will expand its capacity for books and events, and will also offer a wine bar.
There will be a wall of books 36 feet in length with a rolling ladder and an outdoor patio as well. The wine bar’s menu will be selected by Andrea Hillsey of Square Wine Co. and include nonalcoholic options such as kombucha and sparkling water.
Owner Molly Fish cited the store’s rapid growth over the past three years behind the decision to move into a larger space.
“I can’t wait to share this beautiful new location with our community. We will have space for more books, more people, more events, plus the bonus of a wine bar!” said Fish in a statement. “With this new location, I believe Lake City Books will become an iconic destination in downtown Madison. It will be bigger and brighter but with all the indie charm and blue bookshelves that people already know and love.”
The bookstore’s current location will remain open through the end of June, and the new store will open the week of July 6.
The news comes as Lake City Books celebrates its three-year anniversary this weekend.
