Calling all literary cupids! We understand the late night inability to put that novel down, the struggle to find eyeglasses on a nightstand piled high with non-fiction gems and the classic dilemma of reading entire bookshelves and still jonesin’ for more. If these profiles sound…
Calling all literary cupids! We understand the late night inability to put that novel down, the struggle to find eyeglasses on a nightstand piled high with non-fiction gems and the classic dilemma of reading entire bookshelves and still jonesin’ for more. If these profiles sound…
By Dani, Event Liaison at Bookmans Speedway All kinds of unusual items arrive on the trade counter at Bookmans and some of them are kids books. During the book selection process for Bookmans Speedway’s weekly Story Time – Music Hour, I come across many a…
New years are full of possibility and 2016 is no exception. While making plans and crafting ambitious resolutions, remember to put that special someone first–YOU! We will help with Jan-YOU-Ary events at Bookmans. Each store hosts free, family-friendly and rejuvenating activities. From wellness fairs to…
Reflection and resolutions float like visions of sugarplums in our collective consciousness this time of year. It’s also a time to remember that our neighbors in need have needs all year-long. Arizona has countless movers and shakers who make the world a better place and…
If you attended a Bookmans Phoenix event in 2015, you met our lovely and talented Craft Manager Miss Amy. Along with her three children, Charles, Felicianna and Jakob, Amy brings creativity and imagination to life to us each week. Whether the theme is mermaids, outer…
Oh, what fun! Bookmans proclaims December a Month of Merriment in the winter wonderland of Flagstaff, the city sidewalks in the Phoenix area and over the hills and everywhere in Tucson. Holidays in Arizona are like none other. Each Bookmans location hosts free activities with…
This November, Bookmans highlights ways to support local business and give back to the community. Each store hosts free activities to inspire awareness of Arizona-grown non-profits, shops, restaurants and other businesses. It pays to shop local! Statewide non-profit organization, Local First AZ shows that just…
Take advantage of these fun and easy Halloween crafts this spine tingling season. We love all things eerie and spooky and it’s even better when we can turn them into silly crafts for the youngsters! Here are easy, step-by-step instructions on how to make two…
Are your kids looking for a fun craft to do on fall break (or any time)? Bookmans has a great idea and the supplies are probably already in your cabinets. Try making these paper plate puppets for an afternoon of fun and easy crafting. The…
Camp Bookmans is in full swing at Bookmans Phoenix! Each Thursday in October, we host events for young people from 3 to 4 p.m. Spend Fall Break at Camp Bookmans to enjoy art projects, photo booths, face painting and awesome activities. Every week is a…
Revel with hauntingly charming characters this October as Bookmans Sells Dead People. Capture the genius and great works of those authors, artists and filmmakers who have transcended this world. Whether spooky cinema hits the spot or you prefer a Southern Gothic tale, we have you…
Spending time with your young child engaging in activities appropriate to their development is one of the best ways to encourage an emergent reader. You already know the alphabet, but you can still enjoy creative playtime with your kids while they learn. This Alphabet Craft…
**CONTEST CLOSED**Creatures large and small are in luck! Wild Kratts brings adventure and imagination to Phoenix. Starring real life brothers and zoologists, Martin and Chris Kratt of the wildly popular PBS Kids® television show Wild Kratts, this live performance steps out of animation and onto…
In 1997 a tattered paperback made its way among the students in my forth grade class at Hansen Lane Elementary. When the book finally made it into my grubby hands, even though everyone demanded I read it, I dismissed the book. A few weeks later…
Lights, camera, action! Join us for Movie Madness Month at Bookmans as we celebrate the cinema with fun events and giveaways. Stop by every location for movie-themed activities inspired by the silver screen. From Movie Nights to Superstar Photo Booths and even a Jurassic Popcorn…
Free Summer Kids Events nears the end at Bookmans Flagstaff. As hard as it is to say goodbye, we couldn’t be happier about the time spent in the Kids Corner learning about space, birds of prey and all the cool things living in the Colorado…
Each year Bookmans hosts our Summer Kids Events Series that includes weekly activities for young people to keep them busy during the dog days of summer. These events are open to all kids, feature new events each week, are super fun and totally free. As…
Summer is here and with it comes a symphony of harmonious events! June is Music Month at Bookmans and we celebrate with sonic entertainment. From instrument workshops to outdoor summer concerts, don’t miss the musical fun! While you’re at Bookmans, check out our Musical Instrument…
Bells rang and classes dismissed. Parents are left entertaining young ones for three hot, exhausting months. We love our kids. Their smiles intoxicate us as they cuddle in our arms. Little is as satisfying as watching children as they get that “aha” moment. Even so,…