From the Children's Desk @Books & Books -Aug!

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NEW!: Birthday Parties at Books & Books

Does your child love books? It's never too early to instill a love of

reading in your children – and the easiest way to do that is to

combine it with FUN! Books & Books has brainstormed a way

for you to celebrate your child's birthday with a party -- surrounded

by books. The gift registry will fill your child's library for years

to come. Choose one of three packages that fit your needs

best – The Bookworm, The Bestseller, The Bibliophile – all include

a variation of stories, crafts, lunch, cake, decorations, and more!

Follow this link to our Birthday Party Page!

 

Bal Harbour Shops: New Date & Time for Stories

Beginning August 1st, our Bal Harbour Shops Story Time will now take place

every Saturday at 11:30am. (Our weekly story time in the Gables remains the same;

every Saturday at 10am). Bring your little ones for great stories and creative t

ake-home crafts. (Ages 3-7)

Bal Harbour Shops: New Date & Time for Stories

Beginning August 1st, our Bal Harbour Shops Story Time will now take place

every Saturday at 11:30am. (Our weekly story time in the Gables remains the same;

every Saturday at 10am). Bring your little ones for great stories and creative t

ake-home crafts. (Ages 3-7)

Harry Potter Hex-travaganza!

We’ve been having cauldrons full of fun on Harry Potter Sundays, and

so far, we’ve screened the first 4 movies. But now that You-Know-Who

has risen, the magic and excitement has only just begun. Wear your robes,

and bring your wands (and a pillow to sit on); you’re not going to want to miss this.

August 5 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (PG)

August 12 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (1) (PG-13)

August 19 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2) (PG-13)

Teens Blog for Books & Books – By Invitation Only

Are you a young adult who loves to read? Do you have

a blog or other form of social media to promote your

love of reading? We need your help! This fall, we’re

really ramping up our YA events and would like to

invite you to help us get the word out. Join us

Friday, August 10th at 5pm for “insider” information

on all of our upcoming YA events. Join us to discuss

some of the various opportunities in which you can help us, and in

turn we’ll promote your own blogs, and give you access to meet

and interview some amazing authors.  We’ll be brainstorming

ideas, discussing bestselling authors, and munching on some

delicious snacks. Please RSVP to becky@booksandbooks.com

if you’re interested in attending.

 

Family Day on Aragon: Star Wars

second Saturday of every month.  Together with the

Coral Gables Art Cinema and the Coral Gables Museum

we invite you to participate in some great, free offerings

geared for the entire family to enjoy. Saturday,

August 11th at Books & Books, start with a 10am

story time for kids ages 3-7, then follow with a film at

11am at the Coral Gables Cinema and activities at the

Museum. Then, join us again at Books & Books for

STAR WARS ORIGAMI at 1:30pm, for ages 7 and up.

Come dressed up as your favorite character and have your photo taken for our FB page. 

PJ Library Story Time

It’s great to find someone who loves books as much as

we do. That’s why we proudly work with the PJ Library, who

encourages Jewish families to cuddle up at night with their

favorite stories.  Once a month, the PJ Library partners with

local Jewish schools to hold a special story time at our stores

to teach important values to Jewish families. Hands-on crafts follow.

Join us on Sunday, August 12th for stories and crafts

dealing with going back to school and making new friends

there. 10:30am in Coral Gables, together with Temple Judea. 12 noon at Bal Harbour Shops.

You're Invited: Syd Hoff's 100th Birthday Party & Exhibit

You may recognize the name Syd Hoff.  He is the creative

genius behind the childhood classics, Danny & the Dinosaur

and Sammy the Seal. But did you know that Syd used to call

Miami Beach home? In honor of his 2012 centennial,

local journalist Dina Weinstein has curated an exhibit of Hoff’s life work

at the Miami Beach Regional Library. This exhibit is not to be missed.

On Saturday, August 25th at 11am we’ll celebrate Syd Hoff in

true Books & Books’ fashion with a birthday party featuring

storytelling, treats, games, and much more.

Last Chance for Summer Reading

With the new school year fast-approaching, we know you have plenty

of last minute details on your mind. Don’t let your child’s summer

reading be one of them. Stop into one of our locations to pick up

your books. Forgot your list at home? No problem; we have many

local school reading lists, and if we don’t we’ll look it up for you.

Don’t feel like leaving your house? Again, no problem; visit our

website and order your books directly to your door: www.booksandbooks.com