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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    • April 2020 Newsletter
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    • Spring 2019 Newsletter
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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 Is Only Open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

                 CHILDREN'S GRAB & GO BOOKS SERVICE

When:  Fridays Only! 
 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. Children do not need to be present to receive bags of books!
Cost:   FREE for each child
                                                                        Face masks are required!


   VIRTUAL STORYTIME SATURDAYS WILL
Take Place on Every Saturday in 2021



Time:     10:30 am
How:      Via ZOOM - The Zoom link is Available on this Website!
Cost:      FREE

Pick Up:  A Free Story Book on Friday's
from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m 
Note: Only the First 50 Families Will Receive a Free Story Book!


*We Will accept book donations every Friday in 2021, until further notice!
DO NOT leave donations outside at the Bookstore.
Thank you.*


                                               Should you have any questions, please contact us at Contact@booksaregems.org
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Entrance to the Bookstore is Not Open!
Families May Participate in Our New Programs:
Grab a Bag of Books for Children by Grade & Gender, resuming every Friday in 2021
and 
Virtual Storytime Saturdays, on Zoom & Facebook Live, Every Saturday in 2021


Friendly notice: Books are GEMS is closed until further notice & we are only open on Friday's for "Bag of Books" Distribution.  No one is allowed inside the bookstore during this pandemic until further notice

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.
april_2020_newsletter.pdf
File Size: 391 kb
File Type: pdf
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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.
“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!

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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
File Size: 530 kb
File Type: pdf
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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!
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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
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