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Join us this Saturday and every Saturday for Story Time in our Children's Department at 11am :)

Saturday Story Time

Join us for a weekly read aloud, every Saturday at 11! Check our Facebook/Instagram for the title selection of that week.

Weekly Children's Storytime

Join local author Crystal Ellison as she reads her book Aubri's Story for Storytime. She will be signing afterwards as well!

Crystal Ellison Storytime and Signing

Join us on Saturday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m., for our weekly storytime! Our book this week features "The Future Book" by Mac Barnett. "This book is from the future. In the future, books are very popular. One of the most popular books in the future is called THE FUTURE BOOK, a silly, innovative picture book from two of today's best pictures book creators. You might think you know what the future is like, and what words and phrases we use, but lots of things are different here in the future." -- from the Publisher A limited number of stickers and activity sheets will be handed out after the reading. No registration required!

Saturday Storytime: The Future Book

Join us every Sunday for an in-store reading of one of our favorite children's books! This will start at 2pm right on the dot and will take place in our children's department by the stage! We hope to see you and your kiddos soon :)

Sunday Storytime

Join us for our Saturday Storytime where we'll be reading the book, Mother Bruce, by Ryan T. Higgins. Event starts at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 21. Copies will be available for purchase. This book is the first in the New York Times bestselling MOTHER BRUCE series. Bruce the bear likes to keep to himself...and likes to eat eggs. "But when his hard-boiled goose eggs turn out to be real, live goslings, he starts to lose his appetite. And even worse, the goslings are convinced he's their mother. Bruce tries to get the geese to go south, but he can't seem to rid himself of his new companions. What's a bear to do?" Great for all ages but especially for 3- to 6-year-olds.

Saturday Storytime: Mother Bruce

Join local author Leia Barrett as she reads her book The Odd Dog. After storytime she will be signing her books!

Leia Barrett Storytime and Signing

Join us on Saturday, March 28, as Crystal Ellison, local author of Aubri's Story: Rising Above Bullying, will read the book then be available for a short Q&A before autographing copies. A great lesson/story for all ages but especially ages 6 to 11. From the publisher: Aubri's Story: Rising Above Bullying is a powerful, uplifing book that centers on a young girl who overcomes bullying through positive affirmations, courage, and kindness. The story builds self-esteem, empathy, and resilience while sparking imagination and promoting emotional growth. With its themes of forgivness and self-worth, "Aubri's Story" not only encourages kindness but also empowers students to replace negative thoughts with postive ones - ultimately leading to a more promising outlook.

Saturday Storytime + Q&A/Signing with Crystal Ellison! 

Written over twenty years, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winningauthor Louise Erdrichreturns with a collection of short stories featuring one-of-a-kind, vibrant characters and exceptional wisdom. Accompanied by specially commissioned artwork by Aza Erdrich Abe—an intimate and revelatory creative collaboration between mother and daughter—these stories offer an opportunity to celebrate the wisdom and brilliant, wide-ranging imagination of one of America’s most important writers. Louise Erdrich will be in conversation with bestselling author Angeline Boulley for this special event, with a guest appearance by Aza Erdrich Abe! ------------------------- This is a live, ticketed event. You must have a ticket to gain access. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you purchase and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. This is for US-based customers ONLY (NO P.O. Boxes), excluding Puerto Rico; P.O. Boxes and all international addresses. Any non US orders, Puerto Rico or P.O. Box mailing addresses will be cancelled and refunded. Books will be mailed AFTER the completion of the live event; please allow ample time for shipping, typically 8-10 business days. Each ticket must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Any repeated emails will be cancelled and refunded. TICKET INFORMATION: PYTHON'S KISS- $42.45(Admission + book with signed bookplate +/tax/shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One copy of PYTHON'S KISS with signed bookplate. Admission to the virtual event space with Louise Erdrichand Angeline Boulley. EVENT DETAILS: Each registration must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you register and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. This event will air as a Zoom Webinar. You MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET to access the event. We highly recommend you CREATE AN EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT, as well as DOWNLOAD ZOOM & familiarize yourself prior to the event for the best possible experience. Access to the event will become available on the evening of the event on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 5 PM MT / 4 PM PT. Access to the event will become available via: OPEN IN ZOOM button in your Eventbrite account (found under “Tickets” --> “Go to online event page”) OR your event ticket confirmation email. Two hours prior to the event, you will receive a separate email FROM ZOOM with a personalized access link. You may also use this to enter the event. You will receive reminder emails from Eventbrite before the event. You may also access the event through the reminder email, HOWEVER YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET. You may be asked to re-enter the email in which you purchased this ticket to re-validate. GUIDELINES: Disruptive Conduct: Barnes & Noble wants to create a safe virtual space for all. You acknowledge and agree that Barnes & Noble reserves the right to remove you from the Virtual Event if B&N, in its sole discretion, determines that your participation or behavior create a disruption or hinder the Virtual Event or the enjoyment of the Virtual Event content by other attendees. By registering for a paid Barnes & Noble Virtual Event Ticket, you agree not to share, sell or trade your access. If Barnes & Noble determines that you have violated this policy, B&N may cancel your access, retain any payments made by you, and ban you from future Virtual Events. Recording, Live Streaming, and Videotaping. Participants may not record or broadcast audio or video of Barnes & Noble Virtual Events. This is a US-based event ONLY, and please allow ample time for delivery. Due to complications around shipping during the pandemic, delays can be common. All tickets include the cost of shipping to domestic, non-P.O. Box addresses only. Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter. REFUNDS: We cannot guarantee a replay of the program. Please keep this in mind before purchasing a ticket. There will be no refunds for missing the live event. Event guidelines are subject to change.

Louise Erdrich discusses PYTHON'S KISS with Angeline Boulley!

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome New York Times bestselling author of The Hunter, Tana French, for a live, virtual discussion of the third and final book in the Cal Hooper trilogy, THE KEEPER on Tuesday, March 31 at 3 PM ET, as part of ourB&N Midday Mystery Virtual Event series. Tana will be in conversation with a special guest. ------------------------- This is a live, ticketed event. You must have a ticket to gain access. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you purchase and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. For book-based tickets: This is for US-based customers ONLY (NO P.O. Boxes), excluding Puerto Rico; P.O. Boxes and all international addresses. Any non-US orders, Puerto Rico or P.O. Box mailing addresses will be cancelled and refunded. Books will be mailed AFTER the completion of the live event; please allow ample time for shipping, typically 8-10 business days. Each ticket must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Any repeated emails will be cancelled and refunded. TICKET INFORMATION: BOOK ADMISSION- $42.45 (Admission +Book with Signed Bookplate/tax/shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One copy of THE KEEPERwith Signed Bookplate. Admission to the virtual event space with Tana French. B&N MIDDAY MYSTERY GENERAL ADMISSION: A ticket PER PERSON includes: Admission to the virtual event space with Tana French. EVENT DETAILS: Each registration must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you register and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. This event will air as a Zoom Webinar. You MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET to access the event. We highly recommend you CREATE AN EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT, as well as DOWNLOAD ZOOM & familiarize yourself prior to the event for the best possible experience. Access to the event will become available on the afternoon of the event, Tuesday, March 31, at 3 PM ET / 2 PM CT / 1 PM MT / 12 PM PT. Access to the event will become available via: OPEN IN ZOOM button in your Eventbrite account (found under “Tickets” --> “Go to online event page”) OR your event ticket confirmation email. Two hours prior to the event, you will receive a separate email FROM ZOOM with a personalized access link. You may also use this to enter the event. You will receive reminder emails from Eventbrite before the event. You may also access the event through the reminder email, HOWEVER YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET. You may be asked to re-enter the email in which you purchased this ticket to re-validate. GUIDELINES: Disruptive Conduct: Barnes & Noble wants to create a safe virtual space for all. You acknowledge and agree that Barnes & Noble reserves the right to remove you from the Virtual Event if B&N, in its sole discretion, determines that your participation or behavior create a disruption or hinder the Virtual Event or the enjoyment of the Virtual Event content by other attendees. By registering for a paid Barnes & Noble Virtual Event Ticket, you agree not to share, sell or trade your access. If Barnes & Noble determines that you have violated this policy, B&N may cancel your access, retain any payments made by you, and ban you from future Virtual Events. Recording, Live Streaming, and Videotaping. Participants may not record or broadcast audio or video of Barnes & Noble Virtual Events. This is a US-based event ONLY, and please allow ample time for delivery. Due to complications around shipping during the pandemic, delays can be common. All tickets include the cost of shipping to domestic, non-P.O. Box addresses only. Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter. REFUNDS: We cannot guarantee a replay of the program. Please keep this in mind before purchasing a ticket. There will be no refunds for missing the live event. Event guidelines are subject to change. _______________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE KEEPER: On a cold night in the remote Irish village of Ardnakelty, a girl goes missing. Sweet, loving Rachel Holohan was about to be engaged to the son of the local big shot. Instead, she’s dead in the river. In a close-knit small town, a death like this isn’t simple. It comes wrapped in generations-old grudges and power struggles, and it splits the townland in two. Retired Chicago detective Cal Hooper has friends here now, and he owes them loyalty, but his fiancée Lena wants nothing to do with Ardnakelty’s tangles. As the feud becomes more vicious, their settled peace starts to crack apart. And when they uncover a scheme that casts a new light on Rachel’s death and threatens the whole village, they find themselves in the firing line. “One of the greatest crime novelists writing today” (Vox) crafts a masterwork of atmospheric suspense that brings the story of one of her most beloved characters to a spellbinding conclusion. ABOUT TANA FRENCH: Tana French is the New York Times bestselling author of eight previous books, including In the Woods, The Likeness, and The Searcher. Her novels have sold over three million copies and won numerous awards, including the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Mystery/Thriller, and the Irish Book Award for Crime Fiction. She lives in Dublin with her family.

Tana French celebrates THE KEEPER #BNMiddayMystery

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