Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Books are Gems is Closed for the Remainder of Nov 2020 due to the Pandemic Crises, We anticipate re-opening on Friday Dec 4th.
​We will keep you informed should this date change!

Question: do my children have to be present to get free children's books? 

Answer: No, Due to Covid 19, we are providing Bags of Books for children to Parents. Only one person may enter the bookstore to receive their bags of books for each of their children! Everyone Must Wear a Face Mask upon Entering the Bookstore.
We will resume with our program "Bags of Books" on Friday January 15th from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Question: I am a home-schooling parent. Am I allowed to use the same amount of materials as public school teachers are?

Answer: Currently, this program is Postponed Until Further Notice. Thank you for Understanding! 
During Normal operations, Yes. Twice per year, educators and anyone working with children may select twenty-five (25) free used books and unlimited teaching materials.

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Question: what kinds of book donations do you accept?

Answer: Beginning Friday January 15th, we will accept gently used children's books. We also accept a variety of books such as cook books, novels, dictionary's, etc.

Question: do you have adult-level books available?

Answer: Currently the Bookstore is Closed Until Further Notice because of COVID 19. 

Question: Do you buy books?
Answer: No.  We do not buy used books.