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Story Keepers Books, the cozy indie bookstore tucked into the heart of Downtown West Allis, is turning one, and they’re inviting the whole community to celebrate with them during their One-Year Anniversary Sale on Friday, December 6 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.) and Saturday, December 7 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) .

Launched by Derik and Erin Irelan in December 2024, Story Keepers Books began with a dream, a personal book collection, and the idea that used books—already loved, already lived in—deserve a second (or third) chance to connect with new readers. “Our goal was to create a community hub, a place anyone could go and hang out,” says Derik. “We wanted a place where books and people come together; just real conversations.”

In the past year, that dream has taken root.

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