Visit the Elizabethtown Coffee Company

Amy Smith

Guest Writer

Thursday December 06 2007

What’s new in Etown? The answer is the Elizabethtown Coffee Company. Hidden away at the Elizabethtown Library, one can find a cozy coffee shop. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the drink selection extensive. The shop offers all different kinds of coffees, teas, and specialty drinks. In fact, the library and coffee shop are one in the same. Patrons are welcome to buy a drink, take it into the library, and sip while browsing. It is not uncommon to find high school students studying over a latte or parents sipping tea while watching their children during story time.

This company is not only selling coffee but it is providing opportunities. The profits go directly back into the library which in turn goes towards the Elizabethtown community. One of the common sayings at the library is, “Educate, Empower, Enrich - together we build our community.” The library is taking a proactive stance on getting involved and the coffee shop is one of those ways.

Now the question is why should Elizabethtown students go to the public library? First off, it’s a great place to go, and is within walking distance when you feel like getting off campus. The staff is friendly and there are several perks: the Library provides information, resources, internet access, meeting space, newspapers and magazines, books, Wifi, downloadable audio books, print books, books on tape & CD, story times & other educational and entertaining programs, DVDs, beverages and treats.

A final appealing aspect of the library is that the drinks are offered at reasonable prices. Sophomore Kelly Castor said, “I was welcomed with friendly smiles and I was very impressed with the prices and quality.”

The baristas who work there are friendly and very knowledgeable about their products. There are numerous treats, two being coffee cake and baklava, which are savory and delicious.

So next time you are out, stop by the library and visit the Elizabethtown Coffee Company. By doing so you can enjoy a refreshing drink, visit the public library, and give back to the community.

This article was originally published in the Etownian on Thursday, December 6th, 2007.

EC SIFE is working in collaboration with the Elizabethtown Public Library to aid them with creating successful awareness of the new Elizabethtown Coffee Company and its benefits to the community.