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The Bookstore is OPEN!
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Every Child Can Select One New Children's Book
and Six Gently Used Books!
That's 7 Free Books for Every Child!
Plus, Parent's May Pick Up Books for Their Children!
We Thank You for Supporting Books are Gems Bookstore!
STORY TIME
Every Saturday 2021
10:30 a.m. on Zoom!
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This Saturday's Story Book!
First 50 Families to Visit the Bookstore this week, Will Recieve a Free "Dumbo" Story Book!
First 50 Families to Visit the Bookstore this week, Will Recieve a Free "Dumbo" Story Book!
Disney's Dumbo
This gorgeous picture book based on Tim Burton’s live action Dumbo will focus on the iconic baby elephant’s heartwarming journey. With sparse text and gorgeous illustrations inspired by the film’s stunning visuals, fans will be eager to revisit the unique world of Dumbo through the picture book over and over again.
You will want to be 1 of the first 50 families to arrive on Monday, Wednesday or Friday so you can have a copy of this book. First come – first served.
This gorgeous picture book based on Tim Burton’s live action Dumbo will focus on the iconic baby elephant’s heartwarming journey. With sparse text and gorgeous illustrations inspired by the film’s stunning visuals, fans will be eager to revisit the unique world of Dumbo through the picture book over and over again.
You will want to be 1 of the first 50 families to arrive on Monday, Wednesday or Friday so you can have a copy of this book. First come – first served.
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Our Book Reader Saturday Is:
Reader: Jackie Dean Jackie Dean is an Army brat and spent the first 12 years of her life on the move. Her dad retired in El Paso and she graduated from Irvin High School – 51 years ago!! She is a proud graduate of Texas Tech University and of Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. She taught Home Economics at Eastwood High, Hillcrest Jr. High, and Parkland High and then became a librarian. Jackie was a librarian for 22 years and worked at all grade levels from Pre-K to 12th at five schools in two states. Jackie is an active advocate for literacy and libraries in El Paso. She is a board member of Books are GEMS, corresponding secretary for the Border Regional Library Association, and chair of District 6 of the Texas Library Association. Jackie is the mother of two men and grandmother of two amazing grandsons. She loves to read to anyone who will listen, regardless of age. Working at GEMS to prepare book bags for Friday distribution is one of her favorite things to do. She enjoys reading to children during GEMS Storytime. |
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Your Story Time Zoom Invitation! or Join Us on FACEBOOK Live!
Books are Gems is inviting you to Saturday Story Time
On Zoom and Facebook Live on the
"Books are Gems" Facebook Page!
Every Saturday
10:30 a.m.
Zoom Story-time Saturday
Note: This is a recurring meeting Every Saturday
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Meeting ID: 708 876 9805
Passcode: Books
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On Zoom and Facebook Live on the
"Books are Gems" Facebook Page!
Every Saturday
10:30 a.m.
Zoom Story-time Saturday
Note: This is a recurring meeting Every Saturday
Click or Cut and Paste on your Browser:
https://zoom.us/j/7088769805?pwd=WU1QWGhMOEpxcFphSEdWQzVzWDZFUT09
Meeting ID: 708 876 9805
Passcode: Books
One tap mobile
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adr3hNaDob
Passcode to Join is Books
Meeting ID: 708 876 9805
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/booksaregems
THANK YOU FRONTLINE WORKERS! We Honor You!
Please Stay Safe During this Pandemic!
Click on our video below to learn more about Books are GEMS.
How Books are GEMS began:
A Love Story
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Eighteen (18) Years Later
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Since its inception, Books are GEMS has provided over 1.5 MILLION BOOKS to children and educators. Thanks to ongoing support from the El Paso Community, Books are GEMS continues to expand its reach through various programs.
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Timeline
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Books are GEMS Programs
- Six (6) Free Books a Month - General Bookstore - Free Materials for Educators - Storytime Saturdays - Major Distribution - Rx to Read |
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Please Be Patient When Standing in Line, Please Wear a Face Mask, Practice Social Distancing, Use Hand Sanitizer & Your temperature Will Be Taken Before You Enter to Receive Your Free Books for Each of Your Children!
Our Location
Books are GEMS
Phone:
(915) 845-5437
Address:
7744 North Loop, Suite B
El Paso, Texas 79915
Trouble finding us?
Books Are GEMS is located on the right side / back half
of the BBVA Compass Bank building. -->
Phone:
(915) 845-5437
Address:
7744 North Loop, Suite B
El Paso, Texas 79915
Trouble finding us?
Books Are GEMS is located on the right side / back half
of the BBVA Compass Bank building. -->
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