Absolutely. We love being a gathering spot for book clubs, creative groups, and community conversations. During slower times (typically weekday afternoons after 3 PM) you’re welcome to meet up in the café without needing a reservation or form.

Just keep in mind that we’re an active coffee shop, not a private meeting room. We can’t guarantee quiet, privacy, or reserved tables, and we won’t ask other customers to leave or lower their voices. If your group needs a quieter or more private setting, an after-hours reservation might be a better fit.

Yes! We allow after-hours use of our space for approved events. These requests must be made in advance and are reviewed individually based on timing, staffing, and the type of event.

We prioritize gatherings that are open to the community — like book discussions, creative meetups, author talks, or small art and maker shows — but private events such as birthdays or reunions are also welcome. Those follow a separate fee structure.

There will always be a staff member present, at minimum a barista, during all after-hours events.

Our maximum occupancy is 33 people total, including staff. This limit is set for comfort and safety, so please plan your guest list accordingly. We’ll have one to two staff members on-site, depending on the size of your event.

For community events (those open to the public and listed through us), you’ll need at least five anticipated attendees to reserve the space after hours. This allows us to advertise your group and help connect additional community members who may want to join.

If your group is smaller than that, you’re still welcome to host your event — it will simply fall under our private rental terms instead of community event guidelines. In that case, you’ll pay the standard hourly rental rate rather than meeting a per-person minimum spend.

This approach helps us fairly staff and support every event while keeping the space accessible for the community.

For now, yes — we currently allow BYOB (beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages) for approved after-hours events.

Once our liquor license is active, this policy will change. At that point, all alcohol will need to be purchased and served through The Book Club in accordance with Kansas state law.

Guests are responsible for ensuring alcohol is consumed responsibly. The Book Club is not liable for any incidents resulting from BYOB consumption.

For community events (those open to the public and listed through us), you’ll need at least 5 anticipated attendees to reserve the space after hours.

If your group is smaller than that, you’re still welcome to host your event, but it will fall under our private rental terms instead of community event guidelines. That means you’ll pay the standard hourly rental rate rather than meeting a per-person minimum spend.

This helps us make sure we can fairly staff and support your event while keeping our doors open for the community.

Because hosting after hours means keeping staff on and the café running, we have minimum spending requirements per event:

• Groups of 5–10: $15 per person
• Groups of 11 or more: $10 per person

These minimums help cover staffing, operations, and keep our community events sustainable.

If your group ends up smaller than planned and falls into the smaller group bracket, the adjusted minimum still applies. If some attendees choose not to meet their minimum and the combined total doesn’t meet the event minimum, the person who made the reservation is responsible for making up the difference. Please plan accordingly when confirming your guest list.

We understand that things happen and sometimes people can’t make it. We only adjust spending minimums if no-shows change your group size enough to move you into a different tier.

For example, if you originally had 12 attendees but end up with 10 or 11, your group will stay at the $10 per person minimum. However, if your final count drops below 10, your group minimum will shift to $15 per person.

Please plan accordingly and confirm your guest list to avoid any surprises.

Yes, please. Our staff agree to stay late to host community events, and tips help compensate them for their time and hospitality.

Before submitting your request, please check our calendar to confirm that your preferred date and time are available.

Then fill out our Event Request Form (available on our website or in-store). We review event requests weekly and do our best to respond within 3–5 days. Please submit your request at least two weeks before your desired date so we can plan staffing accordingly.

Yes! If your event is open to the public, we can help spread the word. We’re happy to list it on our website, share your flyer or post on social media, and direct community members your way.

Our goal is to help foster these groups, encourage connection, and make it easier for people to find community here at The Book Club. Community-focused gatherings always get priority for promotion.

Private, invitation-only events (like birthdays, showers, or reunions) are welcome but follow a separate rental or minimum-spend structure. You can find the full pricing details here.

You don’t need to take out the trash or do any deep cleaning, but please leave the space as you found it.

If you rearranged furniture, moved displays, or altered the setup for your event, please return everything to its original spot.

Please include setup and cleanup time within your reservation window so our staff can plan accordingly.

If the space is left in poor condition, we may not be able to approve future reservations for your group.

We’re located in a shopping district with a few cocktail bars, dives, and breweries nearby, so music and conversation are absolutely welcome. We just ask that sound levels stay within a reasonable range so nearby homes (about two blocks away) can’t hear it clearly.

We don’t have a built-in sound system, but we’re happy to play a preferred Spotify playlist or station through our café speakers. Guests can’t connect directly to our equipment, but you’re welcome to bring your own sound setup if you’d prefer. We recommend visiting the space ahead of time to make sure it meets your needs for volume and layout.

Yes. Our main entrance is at street level and accessible for most mobility needs. Restrooms are spacious but do not currently have a grab bar installed.

Guests can park in the angled street parking spaces right out front or in the shared parking lot behind the building. Both options are just steps away from our entrance, making it easy to come and go from The Book Club.

You’re responsible for any damage to furniture, fixtures, or equipment during your event.

If significant damage occurs, we may bill for repairs and reserve the right to deny future rentals.