Celebrating Women's History Month & Dr Seuss Birthday!
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Saturday Story Time
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Saturday March 25, 2023
@ 10:30 a.m.
Scroll down for Zoom link to Story time
CURRENT PROGRAMS!
Every Child Can Select One New Children's Book
and Six Gently Used Books!
That's 7 Free Books for Every Child!
Plus, Parent's May Pick Up Books for Their Children!
We Thank You for Supporting Books are Gems Bookstore!
Meet this week's Storytime Reader:
Deb Rodriguez
Deb Rodriguez, Ms. Deb, was eight years old when she knew she wanted to be a teacher. It took many, many years for her to finally achieve her goal. She graduated from UTEP in 2009 and taught Special Education classes until she retired in 2021. In the meantime, she volunteered with Girl Scouts, Junior Achievement, and became the first woman president of a Lions Club in El Paso. “Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to be a teacher. That girl was me. The end.”
Now she volunteers at Valley Food Pantry and several other organizations, including Books Are GEMs. She enjoys reading stories, using technology software, with her granddaughter, Mikaela, who lives far away. If she finds the time, she likes to travel. She is always helping others and reminds everyone to be kind to one another.
Deb Rodriguez, Ms. Deb, was eight years old when she knew she wanted to be a teacher. It took many, many years for her to finally achieve her goal. She graduated from UTEP in 2009 and taught Special Education classes until she retired in 2021. In the meantime, she volunteered with Girl Scouts, Junior Achievement, and became the first woman president of a Lions Club in El Paso. “Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to be a teacher. That girl was me. The end.”
Now she volunteers at Valley Food Pantry and several other organizations, including Books Are GEMs. She enjoys reading stories, using technology software, with her granddaughter, Mikaela, who lives far away. If she finds the time, she likes to travel. She is always helping others and reminds everyone to be kind to one another.
** Free!**
The first 50 families to come to the bookstore will receive Free Storybooks that will be read on Saturday!
FREE - Activity Sheets for You to Download!
Virtual Storytime Saturdays
Books are Gems is inviting you to
Storytime Saturdays scheduled Zoom meetings.
Books Are Gems StoryTime Saturday via Zoom
Each Saturday @ 10:30 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting, Click the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/7088769805
Passcode: "Books"
If the Link Does not Work, Copy & Paste on your Browser Search.
You May also login to Zoom.us and enter the
Meeting I.D. 708 876 9805
Password: BOOKS
Meeting ID: 708 876 9805
Books are Gems is inviting you to
Storytime Saturdays scheduled Zoom meetings.
Books Are Gems StoryTime Saturday via Zoom
Each Saturday @ 10:30 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting, Click the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/7088769805
Passcode: "Books"
If the Link Does not Work, Copy & Paste on your Browser Search.
You May also login to Zoom.us and enter the
Meeting I.D. 708 876 9805
Password: BOOKS
Meeting ID: 708 876 9805
Your Donation Will Help Us Continue to Provide "Free" Books for Kids!
Thank you
MEET OUR NEW BOARD MEMBER
TOMAS PORRAS ACOSTA
Sharing his story about Books are Gems!
Click on our video below to learn more about Books are GEMS.
How Books are GEMS began:
A Love Story
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Eighteen (18) Years Later
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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.
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Timeline
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Books are GEMS Programs
- Six (6) Free Books a Month - General Bookstore - Free Materials for Educators - Storytime Saturdays - Major Distribution - Rx to Read |
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Our Location
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
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