10 Ways to Reuse Old Books
Bookworms have shelves upon shelves of books we love and cherish, books that are like extensions of the family. But what happens to the books that lived their life to the fullest? The spines are cracked, the pages torn or falling out and the information…
Q and A with Tanguay: Guitar Setup
By James Tanguay, Bookmans Musical Instrument Coordinator and Luthier Q: I’ve heard that the guitars at Bookmans are “setup” before they go up for sale. What is a guitar setup?
Home (Cooking) for the Holidays
Forget Halloween. The scariest season has begun — “the holidays”. It’s a time when stores are bustling, trees are pointy and the music that plays stick in your head for months to come. A big part of the holiday season is spending time with friends…
Halloween Lantern Craft at Bookmans Grant
Bookmans Grant has tons of fun in store for you the week of Halloween. We are most excited about this cool lantern project we have planned from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29. It’s a great way to decorate your porch or window…
Easy Recycled Batty Halloween Craft
Halloween is almost here and it is the perfect time to decorate your home with recycled crafts constructed by you or your children. Other than being helpful for our environment, recycled crafts are easy and generally inexpensive because they are made with items you already…
No Sew T-Shirt Redesign Tutorial from Bookmans Grant
Bookmans Grant begins free weekly classes for the community on a wide range of topics including health and wellness, arts and crafts, and life skills. The aim of these classes is to make information available to those who want it and to bring together people…
How To Watch a Movie When You’ve Read the Book
Hey, hey friends. Is the book-to-movie trend getting you down? Do you feel sad when you’ve read the book and the movie just doesn’t compare? Are you still reeling from a certain character’s absence (e-hem, Madge Undersee)? Let Bookmans help. We developed a fool proof…
How To Watch a Movie When You've Read the Book
Hey, hey friends. Is the book-to-movie trend getting you down? Do you feel sad when you’ve read the book and the movie just doesn’t compare? Are you still reeling from a certain character’s absence (e-hem, Madge Undersee)? Let Bookmans help. We developed a fool proof…
How to Buy Musical Instruments for Novices
Your kid wants to learn the cello, but cellos take up space and cost a pretty penny. Plus, there’s a chance s/he won’t stick to it. With a quality used instrument (purchased or rented) from Bookmans and a few pro-shopping tips, you can support every…
Recycled Fishy Craft for Summer Fun
Summer vacation is the perfect time to reflect one what is on everybody’s mind here in Arizona — water! Whether you have dreams of a cool dip in a pool or sitting beach side as the waves roll in, water is the focus of desert…
Gotta Catch 'Em All! Make Your Own Poké Ball
When Pokémon debuted in 1996 many people passed it off as a fad that would soon fade. Eighteen years later, the brand proves itself to be as beloved today as it was all those years ago. Between the T.V. series, card games, movies, video games,…
Gotta Catch ‘Em All! Make Your Own Poké Ball
When Pokémon debuted in 1996 many people passed it off as a fad that would soon fade. Eighteen years later, the brand proves itself to be as beloved today as it was all those years ago. Between the T.V. series, card games, movies, video games,…
DIY Biodegradable Flower Pot
To celebrate Earth Month, Bookmans Grant offers recycled crafts in our store each week for you to bring home. Last week we made bird feeders. This week, we made a simple biodegradable flower pot. Hundreds of thousands of books are disposed of every day; talk…
Celebrate Earth Day with a Fun Activity
April is here, which means it’s Earth Month and the perfect time to reflect with your kids on our amazing planet. The earth has provided us shelter, food, air and a place to exist for millions of years. What is the best way to celebrate…
DIY Recycled Bird Feeder and More at Bookmans Grant
Bookmans Grant kicked off our Earth Month recycled crafts series by making bird feeders. This craft is affordable, recyclable, simple and fun for all ages. We don’t want you to miss out on this bird-friendly fun, so we’re providing you instructions on how to make…
Mask Mania Tutorial
Creativity is essential to life. To that end, Bookmans Speedway brings you a Simple Simon project to get your creative juices flowing. Mask making is an ancient form that spans genres and mediums, making it a perfect way to express a mood or invent a…
How to Put Together a Gift Basket
You can’t turn a corner in a retail store this time of year without running into the mass produced, over-stuffed, generic holiday basket. You know the ones that have the sausage logs and cheese spread, smell-em-goody toiletries or Santa-themed something. This year go against the…
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