Books Are GEMS
"The more you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!"
~Dr. Seuss
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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
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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
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Past News and Events


Lucid Love Donates to GEMS

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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

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
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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!
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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
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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!

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.

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.
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