BOOKS ARE GEMS
WE ARE OPEN EVERY FRIDAY @ 9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m.!
WE ARE OPEN EVERY FRIDAY @ 9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m.!
Celebrating the Month of June!
Don't Forget Sunday June 20th is
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Books are Gems Is Now Giving FREE "Bags of Books"
Every Friday in 2021, until further notice.
Book Donations are Also Accepted Every Friday!
Hours of Operation - During the Pandemic
Friday's Only we are Open from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Books are Gems is closed Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun
Children do not need to be present to receive bags of books!
Face Masks Must Be Worn When Receiving Bags of Books!
Story Time Saturday Continues on Zoom
We are on Zoom on Saturdays & Facebook Live @ 10:30 a.m.
Every Saturday Until Further Notice!
Click to Join Zoom Storytime:
Click the following:
https://zoom.us/j/7088769805
Passcode: Books
Meeting ID: 708 876 9805
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abdvWNIsV
You Can always Watch previous Story Time Saturdays by visiting our Facebook Page:
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/booksaregems
IT'S HAPPY FATHER'S DAY WEEK-END!
Our Reader this Saturday is:
Michele Bennett Beckley representing
the Association for the Education of Young Children of El Paso
Known as Miss Michele for nearly 30 years of teaching Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade. She is an avid reader and strives to help all children learn to read. When she was a classroom teacher, the class mascot were penguins. She has many books which became some of her favorites about penguins. She will share three of her favorite books about penguins with our GEMS children.
She grew up on a lake in Michigan, but now split my time visiting between the high desert of El Paso and the sea side of Hilton Head Island, Georgia. She has gone out on a pretend Pirate Ship just as a penguin has done in one of her books she will share with the children.
This Saturday our Story Book is:
Sweet Dreams Jack Jack
Bedtime is super in this adorable and fun jacketed picture book inspired by Disney and
Pixar's Incredibles 2!
Baby Jack-Jack's family is incredible! His mom, his dad, his sister, and his brother all save the world from bad guys. But Jack-Jack doesn't have powers-or at least that's what they think!
When Mr. Incredible tries to put Jack-Jack to bed, it soon becomes clear that there is more than meets the eye with this baby. . . .
The First 50 families that stop by at Books are Gems from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday June 18th, Will receive this Free Story Book + activity sheets!
Bedtime is super in this adorable and fun jacketed picture book inspired by Disney and
Pixar's Incredibles 2!
Baby Jack-Jack's family is incredible! His mom, his dad, his sister, and his brother all save the world from bad guys. But Jack-Jack doesn't have powers-or at least that's what they think!
When Mr. Incredible tries to put Jack-Jack to bed, it soon becomes clear that there is more than meets the eye with this baby. . . .
The First 50 families that stop by at Books are Gems from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday June 18th, Will receive this Free Story Book + activity sheets!
ADDITIONAL BOOKS FOR SATURDAY!
TACK the Penguin
Tacky's perfect friends find him annoying until his odd behavior saves the day. See if you can recognize what Tacky’s odd behavior is and would it annoy you?
Tacky's perfect friends find him annoying until his odd behavior saves the day. See if you can recognize what Tacky’s odd behavior is and would it annoy you?
Rufus Goes to Sea
Ahoy—Pirate Pig on board! What does a book-loving pig like Rufus do when school's out for summer? He turns to his favorite stories for inspiration, of course! And before long, he's dreaming of days filled with adventure and nights under blankets of stars. It's the pirate life for him, matey. But Captain Wibblyshins says NO PIGS ON PIRATE SHIPS! After all, pigs get tangled in the rat lines, they picnic in the crow's nest, and worst of all, they even wipe their chins with the Jolly Roger. Can Rufus convince the Captain that he's no landlubber swine? And could his ticket to piratehood be . . . reading?
Ahoy—Pirate Pig on board! What does a book-loving pig like Rufus do when school's out for summer? He turns to his favorite stories for inspiration, of course! And before long, he's dreaming of days filled with adventure and nights under blankets of stars. It's the pirate life for him, matey. But Captain Wibblyshins says NO PIGS ON PIRATE SHIPS! After all, pigs get tangled in the rat lines, they picnic in the crow's nest, and worst of all, they even wipe their chins with the Jolly Roger. Can Rufus convince the Captain that he's no landlubber swine? And could his ticket to piratehood be . . . reading?
I Am Actually a Penguin
When a little girl is given a penguin suit, she decides that living as a penguin is much more fun than just dressing as one. Penguins don’t ride the bus like people do, they don't talk like people do, and they certainly don't eat fish sticks like people do. Her family tells her, “You’re not actually a penguin.” But she knows that she ACTUALLY is. A hilarious new picture book about using your imagination — but also knowing that sometimes your costume needs to be washed!
When a little girl is given a penguin suit, she decides that living as a penguin is much more fun than just dressing as one. Penguins don’t ride the bus like people do, they don't talk like people do, and they certainly don't eat fish sticks like people do. Her family tells her, “You’re not actually a penguin.” But she knows that she ACTUALLY is. A hilarious new picture book about using your imagination — but also knowing that sometimes your costume needs to be washed!
Please Print the Following Activity Sheets for Your Kids to Enjoy!
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Changes to Our Programs, Because of the Pandemic! We Will Continue to Provide Free Books for Children! Please read the information below!
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Pick up Your "Story Time Book"
on Fridays Only 2021 !
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 |
Our Current Program Changes! Children Cannot Go Inside the Bookstore to Select Books, We Will Provide Each Child With a Bag of Books by Grade Level & Gender!
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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 Bag of Books for Each of Your Children!
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Books are GEMS
Phone:
(915) 845-5437
Address:
7744 North Loop, Suite B
El Paso, Texas 79915
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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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