DUE TO COVID-19 & The Current Pandemic Crisis,
We Anticipate Resuming Bags of Books on December 11th!
We Will Keep You Informed Should this Date Change Because of the Pandemic.
Book Donations are Also Suspended Until Friday December 11th!
WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING BOOK DONATIONS !
Hours of Operation - During the Pandemic
Closed Everyday until Dec 11th.
Story Time Saturday Will Continue on Zoom on Dec 5th!
We are on Zoom on Saturdays & Facebook Live @ 10:30 a.m.
Until Saturday, Dec 19th, 2020
Click to Join Zoom Storytime:
https://zoom.us/j/7088769805
You Can always Watch previous Story Time Saturdays by visiting our Facebook Page:
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/booksaregems
Saturday's Reader - Raquel Martinez
Raquel Martinez is a retired elementary teacher and a bilingual supervisor. She has worked with both the Ysleta ISD and Socorro ISD. Upon her retirement, she has chosen to become a stay-at-home grandmother for her grandson. She and her husband enjoy traveling, often visit their cabin in the mountains, and love being with family. She is an avid reader and is enjoying teaching her grandson to read.
Please Print the Following Activity Sheets to be Completed
during Saturday Story Time!
Raquel Martinez is a retired elementary teacher and a bilingual supervisor. She has worked with both the Ysleta ISD and Socorro ISD. Upon her retirement, she has chosen to become a stay-at-home grandmother for her grandson. She and her husband enjoy traveling, often visit their cabin in the mountains, and love being with family. She is an avid reader and is enjoying teaching her grandson to read.
Please Print the Following Activity Sheets to be Completed
during Saturday Story Time!
Download the following Activity Sheets & Keep Your Kids Busy During this Holiday!
Please Stay Safe During this Pandemic!
Click on our video below to learn more about Books are GEMS.
Changes to Our Programs, Because of the Pandemic! We Will Continue to Provide Free Books for Children! Please read the information below!
Correction to email: contact@booksaregems.org
Grab a Free "Bag of Books" on Fridays Only!
Pick up Your "Story Time Book"
on Fridays Only, Resuming Dec 11th!
How Books are GEMS began:
A Love Story
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Sixteen (16) 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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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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