Books are GEMS News
Upcoming News and Events
Storytime and Caroling
Saturday, December 14, 2019
10:30 a.m. (MST)
Join us this Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.!
During #Storytime, we will do some #caroling with Staff Sgt. Alex Ansbergs with the Fort Bliss, Texas 1st Armored Division Band.
Get in the #holiday spirit with #Books are #GEMS!
#BooksareGEMS #YoLeo #Libros #Library #Bookstore #Biblioteca #LibrosSonGEMS
During #Storytime, we will do some #caroling with Staff Sgt. Alex Ansbergs with the Fort Bliss, Texas 1st Armored Division Band.
Get in the #holiday spirit with #Books are #GEMS!
#BooksareGEMS #YoLeo #Libros #Library #Bookstore #Biblioteca #LibrosSonGEMS
Winter Break / Holiday Hours
Friendly notice: #Books are #GEMS will be closed for the #holidays from Monday, December 23, 2019 through Sunday, January 5, 2020.
During the #winter holiday break, please do not leave book #donations outside Books are GEMS. Our uncertain weather may ruin your donation.
We will resume normal operating hours on Monday, January 6, 2020.
Have a safe and happy holiday #season!
#BooksareGEMS #Reading #YoLeo #Libros #Bookstore #Library #Biblioteca #LibrosSonGEMS
During the #winter holiday break, please do not leave book #donations outside Books are GEMS. Our uncertain weather may ruin your donation.
We will resume normal operating hours on Monday, January 6, 2020.
Have a safe and happy holiday #season!
#BooksareGEMS #Reading #YoLeo #Libros #Bookstore #Library #Biblioteca #LibrosSonGEMS
Past News and Events
Lucid Love Donates to GEMS
On December 6, Veronica Cabada, Founder of Lucid Love and Sal Montelongo, Director, visit Books are GEMS.
Books were donated for their holiday event to share with children and spread literacy.
#LucidLove #BooksareGEMS #YoLeo #Libros #Reading #Library #Biblioteca #LibrosSonGEMS
Books were donated for their holiday event to share with children and spread literacy.
#LucidLove #BooksareGEMS #YoLeo #Libros #Reading #Library #Biblioteca #LibrosSonGEMS
Storytime Saturday
December 7, 2019
10:30 a.m. (MST)
Books are GEMS had a special holiday-themed Storytime at our bookstore on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10:30 am (MST)!
Teacher Pamela Hootman shared aloud: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss.
After the reading, the kids received candy canes and participated in coloring the Grinch, Max, and Cindy Lou Who!
#MerryGrinchmas #MerryWhatever #BooksareGEMS #YoLeo #Libros #Reading #Books #Library #Bookstore #Biblioteca #LibrosSonGEMS
Teacher Pamela Hootman shared aloud: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss.
After the reading, the kids received candy canes and participated in coloring the Grinch, Max, and Cindy Lou Who!
#MerryGrinchmas #MerryWhatever #BooksareGEMS #YoLeo #Libros #Reading #Books #Library #Bookstore #Biblioteca #LibrosSonGEMS
Holiday Hours
Happy holidays from Books are GEMS!
Please note: our Bookstore will be closed November 25 - 30 and will reopen December 2.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Please note: our Bookstore will be closed November 25 - 30 and will reopen December 2.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Storytime Saturday
November 23, 2019
10:30 a.m. (MST)
Books are GEMS held our weekly Storytime Saturday on November 23, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
One of our wonderful readers shared a beloved story aloud, and then the kids participated in a fun activity.
#BooksareGEMS #Bookstore #Library #Biblioteca #YoLeo #Libros #LibrosSonGEMS
One of our wonderful readers shared a beloved story aloud, and then the kids participated in a fun activity.
#BooksareGEMS #Bookstore #Library #Biblioteca #YoLeo #Libros #LibrosSonGEMS
The Kendra Gives Back Party / Storytime at Kendra Scott
November 16, 2019
Books are GEMS had an extra-special Storytime event, the Kendra Gives Back Party, at Kendra Scott on November 16, 2019 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. (MST)
20% of every purchase at Kendra Scott benefited GEMS!
20% of every purchase at Kendra Scott benefited GEMS!
Storytime Saturday
November 16, 2019
10:30 a.m. (MST)
At 10:30 a.m. (MST) on Saturday, November 16, Books are GEMS hosted a fun Thanksgiving themed Storytime at our bookstore!
Board of Directors Treasurer, Paul Haupt, read "Just a Special Thanksgiving" and "'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving." After the reading, the kids participated in a fun activity.
Board of Directors Treasurer, Paul Haupt, read "Just a Special Thanksgiving" and "'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving." After the reading, the kids participated in a fun activity.
El Paso Giving Day
November 14, 2019
Early access: November 7 - 13, 2019
The Texas Center for the Book Literacy Award
Books are GEMS received the Texas Center for the Book Literacy Award in Austin, Texas!
Picture (below): Louie Gonzalez, Board of Directors President, and Rosalie Marez, Bookstore Manager, attend the celebration on October 24, 2019.
Picture (below): Louie Gonzalez, Board of Directors President, and Rosalie Marez, Bookstore Manager, attend the celebration on October 24, 2019.
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