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Bookbug, Kalamazoo’s first independent children’s bookstore, will open its doors to the community on February 25 in the Oakwood Plaza on Oakland Drive. To celebrate, Bookbug will feature daily story times, musical performances and free giveaways throughout opening week. The store aspires to be a community hub, where children and their families can read, play, volunteer and give input for book reviews, inventory and website blogs. Boasting over 2,500 titles, Bookbug will host weekly story times, workshops, special events and author visits. The store will attract even the most hesitant young reader as it offers a unique reading area and playhouse covered in a book-shingled roof. Special services include special ordering, book fairs, gift cards/baskets and discounts for schools and educators. To learn more, visit the Bookbug online.
The year 2008 is a milestone year for Kazoo Books - it marks 20 years in Kalamazoo as an independent, family-owned bookstore. Offering two locations (K1 at 407 N. Clarendon, off West Main hill, and K2 at 2413 Parkview with free parking in rear), Kazoo Books sells both gently used and new books -- and the staff ("self-proclaimed book geeks") is happy to order new and out-of-print books for customers. K2 also has an Antiquarian Annex for those who like rare and collectible books. Among the bargains one can find at Kazoo Books is their policy to accept Barnes & Noble, Best Buy and Meijer gift cards (with some restrictions). In addition, they discount for teachers who are stocking their classrooms. Kazoo Books also offers many activities for book lovers. Coming up: Science Fiction Book Group (2/19, 6:30 pm), Soup and Suspense Mystery Group (2/21, 5:30 pm), History Lovers (2/21, 7 pm), Foodie Fun (2/27, 2 pm at Sarkozy's) and Writer's Network (3/11, 6:30 pm). Look for details on the website: www.kazoobooks.com.
Located in the lower level of the Kalamazoo Public Library, The Friends Bookstore features “gently used books very gently priced.” The Friends Bookstore is operated by Friends of the Library, a dedicated group of volunteers who raise money to support literacy programs, help build collections and contribute to special events at the Kalamazoo Public Library. Their recent efforts have helped to sponsor author visits and purchase artwork, paperback collections, library supplies and computer software. In addition to selling used books, The Friends Bookstore also offers audio and videotapes, CDs and KPL logo items. The bookstore is open every Wednesday from 12 p.m. – 7p.m, and Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit The Friends Bookstore for more information or to shop online. To learn about volunteer and donation opportunities, go to Friends of the Library.
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