The bookstore has adopted a new tagline,Your Neighborhood Bookstore<\/strong><\/em>, to replace, a children\u2019s bookstore<\/em>. Although the majority of the books in the shop will remain infant through Young Adult, they are adding adult titles daily, planning to have approximately 20\/25% adult mix by early 2016. Adult titles will include fiction and non-fiction bestsellers, as well as a mix of socially and politically conscious titles \u2013 books that promote discussion.<\/p>\n \u201cOur mission is, and always has been, to put books in the hands of children. Now, we are just expanding on that a bit, and trying to put books in the hands of everyone!\u201d<\/p>\n The store\u2019s programming and outreach to area school districts has grown tremendously. The shop is hosting three in-school book fairs this fall, replacing the ever-popular company Scholastic.<\/p>\n \u201cWe can\u2019t offer the extreme discounts Scholastic can, as they print their own book fair editions.\u00a0 However, we can offer a specialized fair, one that is truly tailored to the school and their students.\u201d \u2013 Kirsten Hess, Owner of Let\u2019s Play Books! and Book Fair & Events Director.<\/p>\n The shop has also re-launched their popular Advanced Reader Copy Club this month, dividing the program into three groups: Elementary, Middle Grade and Teen. \u201cWe had over 100 children signed up for the program, so we had to put some more structure in it to manage the administration,\u201d Hess said. The children assist Hess (also the only buyer) in selecting new titles to carry in the store. The new program details can be found on their website.<\/p>\n The shop plans on continuing their line of free events, averaging over 100 per year.<\/p>\n For more information about the programs or shop details, contact Kirsten Hess at Kirsten@letsplaybooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n New Hours as of October 1, 2015<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Monday<\/span> – Wednesday<\/span> 10am – 6pm<\/span><\/p>\n Thursday<\/span> & Friday<\/span> 10am – 7pm<\/span><\/p>\n Saturday<\/span> & Sunday<\/span> 10am – 4pm<\/span><\/p>\n October Events at Let\u2019s Play Books! <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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