See what special events your favorite Bookmans location has "in-store" for the holidays! From cookie decorating to craft projects, The Polar Express to Santa, December is buzzing with activites for the young and young at heart.
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SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS: Our Stores will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve, and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on New Year's Day.
BOOKMANS FLAGSTAFF will feature the artwork of our own employees in the Café this month, and performances from favorite musicians such as Chuck Cheesman, the Porchlights, and Tony Norris & Bill Burke. (Check out the events calendar for the complete schedule.)
BOOKMANS SPEEDWAY will feature two special Christmas trees this December: a Memory Tree, which customers and employees are encouraged to decorate with ornaments for loved ones they can't be with during this holiday season, and a Giving Tree, part of a charity drive that will benefit the Shyann Kindness Project. The Giving Tree is decorated with ornaments, each representing a child in need of a gift. Customers choose an ornament/child, purchase a gift for that child - usually a book - and give it to the cashier. Bookmans will then deliver the gifts to the Shyann Kindness Project.
SAT, DEC 1 at 4 p.m. (BOOKMANS PHOENIX)
GREAT ARIZONA PUPPET THEATER
What happens to Monkey on Christmas Eve when he should be sleeping? Join us for "A Monkey Christmas"!
SAT, DEC 1 at 4 p.m. (BOOKMANS MESA)
EAST VALLEY CHILDREN'S THEATER
THURS, DEC 6, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. (BOOKMANS SPEEDWAY)
TIE DAY
Customers and employees are encouraged to wear the wackiest/coolest ties they can find!
THURS, DEC 6, 7 - 9 p.m. (BOOKMANS FLAGSTAFF)
FREE CHAIR MASSAGES
Take a break from your holiday shopping and enjoy a bit of relaxation, courtesy of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.
SAT, DEC 8, 9 a.m. - NOON (BOOKMANS MESA)
PERSONAL CHILD STORIES
Kids are invited to join Personal Child Stories to create a handmade book. This is a great way to encourage creativity, reading, and writing! All supplies are provided - just bring your imagination!
SAT, DEC 8, 10 a.m. - NOON (BOOKMANS GRANT)
"MY SANTA" & HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING
From the My Santa website: "Children come in all colors, and a variety of shades within each one...why shouldn’t the magic of Christmas as well? My Santa is a non-profit organization that provides ethnically diverse Santas and photos free of charge." Come down for a picture with Santa and decorate your own holiday cookies!
SAT, DEC 8 at 2 p.m. (BOOKMANS PHOENIX)
SANTA IS COMING TO BOOKMANS!
Get your picture taken with Santa for FREE!
SAT, DEC 8 at 6 p.m. (BOOKMANS MESA)
THE POLAR EXPRESS
Experience the magic of "The Polar Express," the classic children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. "The Polar Express" comes to life with an inspired reading by a train conductor from the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams, Arizona. Be sure to wear cozy pajamas and fuzzy slippers and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while listening to this magical story. A special present with bring back memories of the Polar Express experience for many Christmases to come.
SUN, DEC 9, 10 a.m. - NOON (BOOKMANS MESA)
MOLLY IDLE BOOK SIGNING & HOLIDAY CRAFT PROJECT
Molly Idle, children's book illustrator, author, and former animator for DreamWorks Feature Animation, will be appearing at Bookmans to read and sign copies of her new books. She will also be leading children in a special holiday project where they can make their own snowflake Christmas ornaments to benefit a fundraiser for cancer research.
SAT, DEC 15, 10 a.m. - NOON (BOOKMANS SPEEDWAY)
"MY SANTA" & HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING
From the My Santa website: "Children come in all colors, and a variety of shades within each one...why shouldn’t the magic of Christmas as well? My Santa is a non-profit organization that provides ethnically diverse Santas and photos free of charge." Come down for a picture with Santa and decorate your own holiday cookies!
SUN, DEC 16 at 2 p.m. (BOOKMANS FLAGSTAFF)
SANTA CLAUS & THE GYPSY CHICKS
Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus will be visiting along with some special elves, the Gypsy Chicks – putting on a festive Yuletide dance show for kids and adults.
SAT, DEC 22, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. (BOOKMANS SPEEDWAY)
TACKY HOLIDAY SWEATER DAY
Join our staff in what is sure to be the largest concentration of knit, holiday-themed ridiculousness this side of Aunt Suzy's crochet needles.
SAT, DEC 22, 10 a.m. - NOON (BOOKMANS INA)
"MY SANTA" & HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING
From the My Santa website: "Children come in all colors, and a variety of shades within each one...why shouldn’t the magic of Christmas as well? My Santa is a non-profit organization that provides ethnically diverse Santas and photos free of charge." Come down for a picture with Santa and decorate your own holiday cookies!
SAT, DEC 22 at 1 p.m. (BOOKMANS PHOENIX)
MOLLY IDLE BOOK SIGNING & HOLIDAY CRAFT PROJECT
Molly Idle, children's book illustrator, author, and former animator for DreamWorks Feature Animation, will be appearing at Bookmans to read and sign copies of her new books. She will also be leading children in a special holiday project where they can make their own snowflake Christmas ornaments to benefit a fundraiser for cancer research.
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