Welcome to Books Are Gems
Where stories sparkle, imaginations grow, and every child & every teacher leaves with FREE books to call their own. Step inside, feel the magic of reading,
and help us change lives--one book at a time. 💛📖✨
Your donations Keep Us Increasing Literacy! - Thank you!!
DONATE TODAY!
Your Donation will be used for the purchase of new children's books. Our mission is to increase literacy rates in our community by placing a book in every child's hands!
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Thank you for your Donation!
Your Donation will be used for the purchase of new children's books. Our mission is to increase literacy rates in our community by placing a book in every child's hands!
Scan QR Code to Donate today!
Thank you for your Donation!
Books Are Gems Launches “Legal Literacy Storytime” with Support from Texas Bar Foundation
El Paso, TX -- Books Are Gems is proud to announce the launch of its newest initiative, Legal Literacy Storytime: Inspiring Kids with Justice, Rights, & Responsibility, made possible through a generous $6,500 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation.
This innovative program introduces young readers to essential legal concepts—such as fairness, justice, and civic duty—through engaging Storytime sessions, bilingual books, and interactive educational materials. The project aligns with Books Are Gems’ mission to increase literacy rates in El Paso County by providing free books and educational experiences to children and families across our community.
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We will notify you of Saturday events with elected officials for these Special events!
Bookstore is open Monday to Friday- Noon to 6 pm
Saturday from 10 a.m. -1 pm
Saturday from 10 a.m. -1 pm
Stop by and pick up free books for all the kids!
Pase por aquí y recoja libros gratis para todos los niños!
Pase por aquí y recoja libros gratis para todos los niños!
Storytime
on Saturday
@ 11:30 a.m.
the following Books will be read this Saturday,
First 15 families get these additional books Free!
Flubby- Flubby Does Not Like Valentine’s Day
by J.E. Morris Flubby, the cute but aloof cat, is not a fan of Valentine's Day! |
I Love You Big As A Rainbow
by Joan Summers After a rainbow appears in the sky and then disappears, Small Bear and Big Bear decide to make a rainbow together that will last forever |
Special Announcement -
Books are Gems is a Microsoft Tech Hub
Microsoft has provided us with laptops that can be used by
Adults and high School students,
The laptops can be used to create, update and print your resume!
You can also use the laptops for online training via LinkedIn!
Stop by during Bookstore hours and ask to use a laptop,
there is no charge for this!
Remember, we are open M, W, F from noon to 6 pm.
and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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¡Ayúdanos a reducir los residuos! ¡Trae tu bolsa de reciclaje y llénala de libros!
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Cada niño puede seleccionar un nuevo libro para niños ¡y ocho (8) libros usados en buen estado!
¡Son 9 libros gratis para todos los niños!
¡Además, los padres pueden recoger libros para sus hijos!
¡Son 9 libros gratis para todos los niños!
¡Además, los padres pueden recoger libros para sus hijos!
We Celebrated our 20th Birthday! Thank you Vemac for your Sponsorship!
Everyone Had a Great Time!
Celebramos nuestros veinte años
¡Cumpleaños! ¡Gracias Vemac por su patrocinio!
¡Todos se lo pasaron genial!
A Magician Performed Magic Tricks!
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Vivian Venegas Gonzalez read to the kids!
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Your Donation Will Help Us Continue to Provide "Free" Books for Kids!
Thank you! ¡Su donación nos ayudará a continuar brindando libros "gratis" para niños! ¡Gracias! |
We Thank You for Supporting Books are Gems Bookstore!
¡Le agradecemos su apoyo a la librería Books are Gems!
Gratis para profesores
Libros gratis, 25 por semestre
Recursos gratuitos para profesores Libros de trabajo para estudiantes,
Gráficos, Pósters, Juegos & Más
Libros gratis, 25 por semestre
Recursos gratuitos para profesores Libros de trabajo para estudiantes,
Gráficos, Pósters, Juegos & Más
MEET OUR NEW BOARD MEMBER
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CONOCE A NUESTRO NUEVO MIEMBRO DE LA JUNTA
- TOMÁS PORRAS ACOSTA
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Click on our video below to learn more about Books are GEMS.
How Books are GEMS began:
A Love Story
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Twenty (20) Years Later
Veinte (20) años después |
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Since its inception, Books are GEMS has provided over 1.5 MILLION BOOKS to children and educators. Thanks to ongoing support from the El Paso Community, Books are GEMS continues to expand its reach through various programs.
Desde sus inicios, Books are GEMS ha proporcionado más de 1,5 MILLONES DE LIBROS a niños y educadores. Gracias al apoyo continuo de la comunidad de El Paso, Books are GEMS continúa ampliando su alcance a través de varios programas.
Desde sus inicios, Books are GEMS ha proporcionado más de 1,5 MILLONES DE LIBROS a niños y educadores. Gracias al apoyo continuo de la comunidad de El Paso, Books are GEMS continúa ampliando su alcance a través de varios programas.
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Books are GEMS Programs
- Nine (9) Free Books a Month - General Bookstore - Free Materials for Educators - Storytime Saturdays - Major Distribution - Rx to Read -for physicians Programas de GEMS
- Nueve (9) libros gratis al mes - Librería General - Materiales gratuitos para educadores - Sábados de cuentos - Distribucion mayor - Rx para leer - para doctores |
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Our Location
Nuestra ubicación
Books are GEMS
Phone:
(915) 845-5437
Address:
7744 North Loop, Suite B
El Paso, Texas 79915
Trouble finding us?
Phone:
(915) 845-5437
Address:
7744 North Loop, Suite B
El Paso, Texas 79915
Trouble finding us?
Books Are GEMS is located on the right side / back half
of the PNC Bank building
of the PNC Bank building
Help place a book into the hands of a child.
Donate today to give the gift of reading!
Ayude a poner un libro en manos de un niño.
¡Dona hoy para regalar la lectura!
Donate today to give the gift of reading!
Ayude a poner un libro en manos de un niño.
¡Dona hoy para regalar la lectura!