Books are GEMS News
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Upcoming News and Events
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Due to the COVID Pandemic Crisis
Books are Gems will Close the Entire Month of November 2020!
We Anticipate Reopening on
Friday Dec 4th!
We Will Keep You Informed if this Date Changes due to COVID-19!
CHILDREN'S GRAB & GO BOOKS SERVICE
When: Fridays Only! Resuming Dec 4th!
Why: Bookstore is closed but books will be distributed to children.
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
How: Drive to our bookstore in front of the double doors and pick up your FREE bag of books. One bag of books for each child in your family.
Cost: FREE for each child
Face masks are required!
VIRTUAL STORYTIME SATURDAYS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH FEBRUARY 2021
When : Beginning Saturday, July 18, 2020 (Every Saturday Until February 2021)
Time: 10:30 am
How: Via ZOOM - You will be sent a ZOOM link via email or on your SMART phone, tablet, computer, IPAD.
Sign Up: Email: info@booksaregems.org or rosalie@booksaregems.org
Cost: FREE
CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC:
Pick Up: A Free Story Book to Follow on Saturday on Fridays
from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m On Friday's Only!
Note: Only the First 50 Families Will Receive a Free Story Book!
*We are unable to accept book donations due to the COVID-19.
DO NOT leave donations outside at the Bookstore.
Thank you.*
Should you have any questions, please contact Rosalie, Bookstore Manager, at: Rosalie @ booksaregems.org
When: Fridays Only! Resuming Dec 4th!
Why: Bookstore is closed but books will be distributed to children.
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
How: Drive to our bookstore in front of the double doors and pick up your FREE bag of books. One bag of books for each child in your family.
Cost: FREE for each child
Face masks are required!
VIRTUAL STORYTIME SATURDAYS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH FEBRUARY 2021
When : Beginning Saturday, July 18, 2020 (Every Saturday Until February 2021)
Time: 10:30 am
How: Via ZOOM - You will be sent a ZOOM link via email or on your SMART phone, tablet, computer, IPAD.
Sign Up: Email: info@booksaregems.org or rosalie@booksaregems.org
Cost: FREE
CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC:
Pick Up: A Free Story Book to Follow on Saturday on Fridays
from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m On Friday's Only!
Note: Only the First 50 Families Will Receive a Free Story Book!
*We are unable to accept book donations due to the COVID-19.
DO NOT leave donations outside at the Bookstore.
Thank you.*
Should you have any questions, please contact Rosalie, Bookstore Manager, at: Rosalie @ booksaregems.org
Entrance to the Bookstore is Not Open!
Famalies May Participate in Our New Programs:
Grab a Bag of Books for Children by Grade & Gender
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Virtual Storytime Saturdays, on Zoom & Facebook Live!
Friendly notice: Books are GEMS is closed until further notice.
Please check our voicemail message for when we will reopen: 915-845-5437.
#BooksareGEMS
Please check our voicemail message for when we will reopen: 915-845-5437.
#BooksareGEMS
More coming soon!
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Past News and Events |
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April 2020 Newsletter
To read our March 2020 Newsletter, please view the slideshow below or click on the following file to download a copy.
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Storytime Saturday
April 4, 2020
10:30 a.m. (MST)
Join Books are GEMS, Saturday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m. (MST) for a unique Storytime!
Our Storytime video (please see below) is also posted on our Facebook page:
www.Facebook.com/BooksareGEMS
In this video, Sofia Vega, Board of Directors Secretary, reads: “Sulwe” by Lupita Nyong'o and “I love you when…” by Annie Baker.
Our Storytime video (please see below) is also posted on our Facebook page:
www.Facebook.com/BooksareGEMS
In this video, Sofia Vega, Board of Directors Secretary, reads: “Sulwe” by Lupita Nyong'o and “I love you when…” by Annie Baker.
“Sulwe” is an award-winning New York Times best-seller (The Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award and an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Children’s Literary Work) about true beauty, which comes from within, by exploring issues of colorism and self-esteem. In this book, Nyong’o encourages children to understand their own unique beauty.
“I Love You When...” uses simple rhymes by Baker, with beautiful illustrations by Barroux, in order to comfort all Little Bunnies that the Big Bunnies in their lives love them, no matter what. Kids ages two to four (2-4) will love this sweet story!
Stay posted for more updates from Books are GEMS!
#BooksareGEMS
“I Love You When...” uses simple rhymes by Baker, with beautiful illustrations by Barroux, in order to comfort all Little Bunnies that the Big Bunnies in their lives love them, no matter what. Kids ages two to four (2-4) will love this sweet story!
Stay posted for more updates from Books are GEMS!
#BooksareGEMS
March 2020 Newsletter
To read our March 2020 Newsletter, please view the slideshow below or click on the following file to download a copy.
| march_2020_newsletter_final.pdf |
Storytime Saturday
March 7, 2020
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday Celebration Month with Books are GEMS!
Our kickoff begins on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Our Bookstore is giving away one (1) Dr. Seuss book per family, while supplies last.
Children will be able to participate in face painting and other activities.
Enjoy your morning with us from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
We hope to see you there!
Our kickoff begins on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Our Bookstore is giving away one (1) Dr. Seuss book per family, while supplies last.
Children will be able to participate in face painting and other activities.
Enjoy your morning with us from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
We hope to see you there!
Storytime Saturday
February 29, 2020
10:30 a.m. (MST)
Join Books are GEMS on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. (MST) for Storytime!
A Representative from IDEA Schools and a Mystery Guest will read an engaging book.
After the reading, kids can participate in a fun activity!
#IDEASchools #BooksareGEMS
A Representative from IDEA Schools and a Mystery Guest will read an engaging book.
After the reading, kids can participate in a fun activity!
#IDEASchools #BooksareGEMS
