The idea seems to be panning out as the organization not only runs a successful business, but also hosts book clubs and events that seem to be attracting people from far and wide.

“Our Movie Lovers Book Club is one of our most successful and longest running,” said Janis Glover one of the organizers for the bookstore.

For several years the Movie Lovers Book Club has been offering a local residents the chance to come in pick out a book among their group and the watch the movie.

“There have been a wide assortment of books and movies read and watched over the years,” Glover said. Other than purchasing the book, there is no cost to be a member of the club and Glover said that everyone is welcome to join no matter if they are from Pittsburg.

Filled with comfortable chairs and sofas, the lounge area at the bookstore was designed specifically in mind for groups like the Movie Lovers Book Club to come in and enjoy the use of the bookstore.

While there are other book and writing clubs that meet at the bookstore, Glover said the Railroad Book Depot is hoping to encourage more groups to come in and use the facility for their book club. All book clubs that use the facility receive a 20 percent discount on books purchased at the Railroad Book Depot.

“We’re looking for clubs that cater to young and old,” Glover said.