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APPLETON, Wis. — After months of renovation in the former VFW hall on North Richmond Street, Tardigrade’s Bookshelf opened Oct. 10 with a ribbon cutting, author signing and a benefit pour for Fox Valley Literacy. The veteran‑owned, “sober‑ish” bookbar blends bookstore, coffee, and low‑ABV/NA cocktails for Appleton’s next third place.
What you won’t find here are blaring sports TVs. The owners keep volumes low, space seating for comfort, and stock chargers, fidgets and board games. Single‑stall restrooms and science‑minded shelves round out a sensory‑aware setup. At Tardigrade’s Bookshelf, the aim is an inclusive room built for conversation—especially welcoming to neurodivergent neighbors…