Events

      Teachers and librarians, please join us for Educator's Appreciation Day on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010. Our gifts to you include... A 20% Discount on New Books - This discount applies to all new books currently in stock. Take advantage of the extra discount to buy gifts for yourself and others! Free Loot from Publishers - Posters, bookmarks, buttons, Advance Reader Copies, and more! Afterschool Refreshments - We'll provide tasty snacks and beverages starting at 2pm so you can refuel after your long day at work! Expert Insight and Advice - Members of our expert children's bookselling team will be on hand all day to answer your questions and introduce you to great books. Lively Book Talks & RAFFLES! - Our Children's Book Buyer, Alison Morris, is known for her informative, entertaining presentations about new and noteworthy books. Come find out why teachers and librarians love her! Those in attendance will have the chance to win free books and other "select" items we've been squirreling away for JUST this occasion.         Book Talks Schedule 3:30pm - Books for Elementary School 4:30pm - Books for Middle School Did You Know? In most cases, if the books you want aren't currently on our shelves, we can order them and have them here within a matter of DAYS. There in NO CHARGE for this service, and there are ZERO SHIPPING FEES on books you pick up at our store! Call us the next time you need to fill an order. Our standard discount for school and library purchases is 20%. Why Should You Shop Here? Our store is staffed by readers and booklovers. We're knowledgable, personable, and passionate about what we do. As a locally-owned business, we're able to carry a wider and more unique selection than chain stores because we're buying for one individual market, with your tastes and interests in mind. When you spend money in our store, your sales taxes are reinvested where they belong - right here. Locally-owned businesses like ours keep your dollars circulating here up to 5 times longer than chain stores headquartered elsewhere, so shopping with us keeps dollars in your community to go towards things like schools and libraries!   We are so grateful for the hard work that you do. Tell us what we can do to make it easier!