Beaverdale Books

Beaverdale Books has been in operation since 2006, selling new books in all genres, as well as literary-themed sidelines, greeting cards, and merchandise from the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association, from its store at 2629 Beaver Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa.

The store supports and represents over 500 local authors in its 'Iowa Author' section, and it hosts author events, book clubs, and writers groups, partnering with schools and other local businesses and organizations, with discounts for teachers, book clubs, and veterans, and welcomes special orders.

Making the community a better place by promoting the value and pleasure of reading is a key goal, with a mission to provide exceptional personal service, and a broad selection of books and book-related items, and sponsoring reading and writing events, sharing its love and appreciation of books and reading with the community.

The store's calendar is filled with events featuring local and visiting authors, including author meet-and-greets, book clubs, and writing workshops, providing a welcoming space for book lovers to gather and discuss their shared interests.