Books are GEMS News
Our Bookstore is Now Open!
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays only!
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Face Masks Are Encouraged to be Worn When Visiting the Bookstore!
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 Monday, Wedneday & Friday
11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
DO NOT leave donations outside at the Bookstore.
Thank you.*
Should you have any questions, please contact us at Contact@booksaregems.org
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 Monday, Wedneday & Friday
11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
DO NOT leave donations outside at the Bookstore.
Thank you.*
Should you have any questions, please contact us at Contact@booksaregems.org
Entrance to the Bookstore is NOW Open!
Families May Participate in Our New Programs:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
and
Virtual Storytime Saturdays, on Zoom & Facebook Live, Every Saturday in 2021
Please check our voicemail message for Open times: 915-845-5437.
#BooksareGEMS
More coming soon!
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 | |
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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.
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!
#BooksareGEMS
“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!
#BooksareGEMS
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 | |
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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!
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!
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
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