October Opening Letter
Friday, October 12th, 2007Our store seems to be taking on a “life of its own!” New ideas, creative energies… plans for the future… keep walking in and visiting with us! Love it!
NEW AND NOTABLE
Have you seen our BOOKSENSE Winter Catalog? So many wonderful titles in all categories. Stop by and take one home to begin your holiday shopping.
Next month, you will find helpful “The Perfect Gift” tags in many of our books. New titles, journals, gifts arrive every week… don’t miss out!
Coming soon… you will be able to shop with your credit card from our website. More information next month!
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AN OPEN BOOK GIVES BACK
It feels good, every month, to be able to help a local, non-profit program or maybe, an even bigger cause that has affected all of us. Since we began our “Gives Back” program, we have donated more than one thousand dollars to The American Cancer Society, Chautauqua, and Leannaís Closet. This month we are honored to be “giving” (with YOUR) generous support to: A Woman’s Place, right here in Greeley.
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AN OPEN BOOK LLC… is open on Sunday!
Through December, we will be open from 11:00AM until 4:00PM, with Cottonwood Cupboard open the same hours… for your holiday shopping.
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WHO ARE THESE BOOK CRITICS?
We have two “voracious” readers who fit the description of smart, well-read, literate… and both enjoy a variety of genres. These two book lovers have met, found a kinship, and gave us a great new idea! These two book lovers will read the same book…or maybe, two different books…then, give our store a review of that title. Ah…but they will remain anonymous, and will be called: A PAIR OF PAGE TURNERS. Look for
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NEW BOOK CLUB FORMING!
We have two clubs that are busy reading and meeting that began at out bookstore. Thank you all! Now, we have interest in beginning another Thursday evening club. Kathy Wagner, a supporter of an Open Book LLC, a reader and also a knitter… would like to meet other people, men and women, who would enjoy meeting the first Thursday of every month, right in our cozy store.
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SATURDAY STORY TIME
We are ready to go with out fall and winter FREE story time hour, on the last Saturday of every month, from NOON to 1:00PM. Join our favorite bookstore friend and storyteller, Tanis Bator, whenever you and your kiddo have some time to spare.
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AMERICAN GIRL CLUB NEWS
Our first club is up and going, with another club waiting for just a few more members, and then we will have two clubs that will meet, always, on the last Sunday of every month. A BIG THANK YOU to Brooke Brynetson and her dogs Tango, Jacks and Scarlett for being our program at the first meeting. Brooke demonstrated dog handling, dog training, and most importantly… dog love, in conjunction with NIKKI, the American Girl book.
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THE ENGLISH READER BOOK STUDY GROUP
This new book study has just begun, so there is still time to join us and become excited with where our thoughts and conversations take us! We are meeting on the first Tuesday of every month.
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LOCAL AUTHOR WRITES ABOUT BASEBALL!
Roger Johnson, AP history teacher at Greeley West High School and soon to be published author (by Random House, no less) patiently reminded me that he had introduced a local author, Gail Rowe, to me when I first opened. My mistake… to not have contacted Mr. Rowe back then! How perfect o become acquainted with Mr. Rowe during this exciting baseball season. We have all four of his books, showcased, along with a store favorite…MRS. STEFFY, OUR MOTHER THE MORTICIAN… on our “Local and Regional” table.
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FREE TALK AND MEDITATION
As always, we will enjoy another relaxing and thought-felt evening with Monk Rinzin. This month our FREE talk and meditation will be Tuesday, October 30th, once again on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:00PM. This month we will learn about “Constant Craving” and how it can disturb any aspect of our lives.
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