A Place Where Stories Endure
We believe in beauty that lasts, kindness that lingers, and stories that draw us closer together. From well-loved books to handcrafted goods, everything we offer is chosen to bring comfort and joy.
Every good story begins at home.
For us, My Library Shelf grew from evenings spent side by side — a hobby my wife and I shared for nearly ten years. We loved discovering meaningful books that brought warmth and faith into daily life. What began as something we did for the joy of it — sharing favorite reads, and trading stories around our own hearth — slowly grew into something much bigger.
For years, we sold to family and friends, never imagining that one day it would become a full-fledged business. But as more people asked where they could find what we offered, we began to dream. And in 2024, we took a deep breath and decided it was time to take that step of faith.
On June 1, we opened the doors of My Library Shelf right here in Coleman, Michigan — and it felt like the next page of a story God had been writing all along.
We’re a family of five: two girls and a boy, ages two through nine. Our home is often filled with books scattered across the couch, giggles from bedtime stories, and the comforting scent of something warm in the oven. Our children have inherited our love for reading, and it’s one of our greatest joys to see them lose themselves in good stories — the kind that shape character, spark imagination, and point toward truth.
We fell in love with central Michigan after moving here in 2021, following our years growing up in Pennsylvania. There’s a slower rhythm here, a sense of rootedness that feels a lot like the life we want to build — simple, genuine, and close to the things that matter most. Coleman has welcomed us with kindness, and we’re grateful every day to be part of this community.
At My Library Shelf, we hope our little store feels like coming home. Every shelf, scent, and title has been chosen with care — to remind you of faith, family, and the beauty of simple joys. Whether you stop in to browse, pick up a gift, or linger a while to talk about books, we want you to leave feeling encouraged and refreshed.
This isn’t just a store to us — it’s a gathering place for good stories and good people.
From our family to yours, welcome to My Library Shelf.
May you always find warmth here.