👻 Get ready for a hauntingly good time at Books Are Gems!
This Friday, October 31st at 5:00 PM, we’re hosting a special Halloween Storytime filled with fun, laughter, and a touch of spooky magic.
Kids are welcome to come dressed in their favorite costumes as we read our featured Halloween story.
Every child will receive free candy and free books—because nothing’s sweeter than a good story!
It’s all free and open to the public, so grab your little goblins and join us for an evening of stories, smiles,
The Following Book will
be read at
5 pm on Halloween afternoon, Friday Oct 31st!
at Books are Gems - 7744 N. Loop #B
The first 15 Families will also get the book Free!
Look Out, Wolf! There’s a Beast In Your Book
By: Jude Evans; Illustrated by Lucy Semple
The big, bad wolf is trying to be the bad guy in the forest—but everyone in his story is afraid of someone else! A hilarious twist on a classic tale.
By: Jude Evans; Illustrated by Lucy Semple
The big, bad wolf is trying to be the bad guy in the forest—but everyone in his story is afraid of someone else! A hilarious twist on a classic tale.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Stories + Crafts --
Sat, Nov 1 🎉📚
Join us at Books Are Gems on Saturday, November 1 for a family-friendly Día de los Muertos celebration!
We’ll share two brand-new picture books that honor memories, family, and tradition—perfect for kids and grown-ups alike. After the readings, stick around for arts & crafts where children can create bright, meaningful pieces inspired by the holiday.
What to expect:
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
We’ll share two brand-new picture books that honor memories, family, and tradition—perfect for kids and grown-ups alike. After the readings, stick around for arts & crafts where children can create bright, meaningful pieces inspired by the holiday.
What to expect:
- 📖 Read-aloud of two new books
- 🎨 Arts & crafts after Storytime (all supplies provided)
- 🎁 Free books for kids to take home
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
The following books will be read Sat Nov 1st @ 11:30 a.m.
The First 15 Families will get the books Free!
Growl
Jen Corace Growl celebrates generosity, resourcefulness, and midnight snacks in this unexpected story. |
Never Forget Eleanor
Jason June; Pictures by Loren Long Elijah loves spending time with his grandma Eleanor. She knows all the best words to answer tricky crossword puzzles and to tell the most beautiful stories to her family and friends. Everyone calls her “Never Forget Eleanor” because she remembers every word she reads and person she meets. Lately though, Elijah has started to notice Grandma Eleanor forgetting little things. So when Grandma Eleanor doesn’t show up for her Saturday story session, Elijah will need to find a way to use her favorite words and become the storyteller himself to bring her home. |
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! Scan QR Code to Donate today! Thank you for your Donation! |
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Books Are Gems Launches “Legal Literacy Storytime” with Support from Texas Bar Foundation
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Bookstore is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Noon to 6 pm
Saturdays 10 a.m. -1 pm
Saturdays 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!
Saturday Story Time
Every Saturday
@ 11:30 a.m.
Hora de cuentos todos los Sábados, a las 11:30 a. m. ¡
Story time books will be given to the first 15 Families attending Story Time Saturdays
Se entregarán libros de cuentos a los primeros 15 familias que asistan a los sábados de cuentos.
Se entregarán libros de cuentos a los primeros 15 familias que asistan a los sábados de cuentos.
Books will be read this Saturday ! Join Us!
Libros se leerán este sábado! ¡Únase a nosotros!
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!