New Bookmans Phoenix Series Features Kids' Yoga and Storytelling
Exciting changes are underway this fall at Bookmans Phoenix. Our favorite storyteller, Mr. Eden will join us for Kids’ Yoga and Storytelling from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoons starting on September 20. We are partnering with Eden and yoga instructor, Shaila Parthasarathi, to…
Meet Miss Jenna of Read to Me Story Time at Bookmans Flagstaff
Bookmans Flagstaff’s Read To Me Story Time has a new face as we welcome Miss Jenna to the Bookmans family. Story time at Bookmans Flagstaff has always been fun. We enjoy sharing our favorite children’s stories with you and your families. But when Jenna Dickerson…
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…
Volunteer for Tucson Meet Yourself
By Amelia Reyes-Crozier, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator for Tucson Meet Yourself I first experienced the Tucson Meet Yourself festival as a child in the 1970s and for many years attended the festival as a spectator. Several years ago, I was asked to present a booth introducing…
Dogs of Bookmans Speedway
It’s the Dog Days of Summer here at Bookmans, a time for us to show our love for our four-legged friends. We welcome plenty of dogs visit Bookmans on a daily basis, many of them capture our hearts and add fun to our day. In…
Kids Read, Write and Repeat at Bookmans
Hey, Students! School’s out and you’re itching to have some fun. How does this sound; Bookmans will give you credit for your book reviews. It’s a sweet little program we call Read 10 and it’s super simple. Read 10 books, write 10 book reviews, bring…
Cholla Blues Standard at Bookmans
Cholla High School students performed at Bookmans Speedway on June 14, but it was no ordinary performance. These extremely talented and brave young musicians lost their instructor, mentor and friend on June 11. David McClung passed away suddenly but the impact he had on his…
#Geeking Out at Phoenix Comicon 2014
Arizona’s very own “Signature Pop-Culture Event of the Southwest” also known as Phoenix Comicon makes a triumphant return June 5 through 8 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Triumphant is an understatement as rumors fly about Phoenix Comicon tickets selling out before the convention even opens…
Ticket Tuesdays — Harkins Summer Movie Fun
**Contest Closed**Horton Hears a Who!, Escape from Planet Earth and Despicable Me 2 are just a few of the fabulous flicks playing this summer at Harkins Metrocenter 12. As part of their 2014 Summer Movie Fun program, Harkins Theaters is showing ten movies for kids…
Bookmans Flag Celebrates Earth Month
April 22 marks Earth Day but for Bookmans one day of activism does not cut it. There are too many awesome ways to celebrate that we have an Earth Month. Bookmans Flagstaff kicked things off with a visit from The Flagstaff Sustainability Program Where we…
Reel Fun at Phoenix Film Festival
This year we are proud to continue our sponsorship of the Phoenix Film Festival. For one week each April, thousands of movie lovers descend upon the Harkins Scottsdale 101 Cine Capri to celebrate independent cinema. While we enjoy all the movies available to watch, what…
Behind the Trade Counter with Daisy
You may already know that we allow friendly, leashed dogs into all of our stores, but did you have any idea that we also employ them? Meet Daisy, the newest cashier at Bookmans Flagstaff. We don’t mind that she occasionally (read: always) drools on the…
Earth-Friendly April at Bookmans
This month, Bookmans goes green — even more green than usual. Stop by every location for themed events intended to support and protect our environment. From recycled crafts with Girl Scouts to sustainable energy, don’t miss any of the Earth-friendly fun. Join us as we…
Bookmans Ina Wants to Donate to Your Non-profit Group
Attention Non-Profit organizations in the Tucson area! Bookmans donates on a weekly basis to surrounding non-profit groups including schools, hospitals, prisons and other associations in need of books in order to run successfully. Each week, we allow such groups to come to our stores and…
Pueblo Magnet High School Wins 2014 Bookmans School Challenge
Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson impressed the Bookmans School Challenge committee with their application, video submission and site visit to earn a $15,000, no-strings attached cash award. Safford K-8 Magnet International Baccalaureate World School in Tucson and Dobson High School in Mesa also won…
10 Reasons Why You Need Story Time
Story Time is a Bookmans staple. Every Bookmans Entertainment Exchange hosts a free, child-centered Story Time completely unique to the personality of that store. We do it because we love stories, we love sharing ideas and we love seeing your families. Beyond that story time…
Bookmans Announces Three Finalists in the 2014 Bookmans School Challenge
As finalists in the 2014 Bookmans School Challenge, Dobson High School in Mesa, Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson and Safford K-8 Magnet International Baccalaureate World School in Tucson secured $3,000 for their schools and continue to vie for the top prize of $15,000 in…
Bookmans Has the Sound You Love
Bookmans is known around Arizona as having some of the rarest and hard to find books, electronics, and collectibles in existence. Bookmans also offers a selection of musical instruments that are no less unique and desirable than what you have come to expect. See what’s…
Vote in the 2014 Bookmans School Challenge Poll
The time is now! Vote for your favorite school to move forward in the 2014 Bookmans School Challenge.