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Save the date: Jan.12th book lovers event!

QoR8Bv1S2SEqH6UcSJCA_TeaDo you believe you may have been born in a bookstore in a past life? Do you crave spending time with other people who love books? Do you feel unable to keep up with your voracious readers (or yourself) and all of the new possible titles?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may really enjoy an upcoming FREE “bookish event” that CMLE, ITEM, and Barnes and Noble are offering. One hour of solid gold book talks will take place over a variety of genres, Pre k-12 age groups including adult books that would be age appropriate for teens, and items for your personal growth too! Please send your email reservation, Subject line:  RSVP for January 12. All are welcome!

Location:     St. Cloud Barnes and Noble store
Date:             Tuesday, January 12, 2016

3:30 – 4:00      Social time and light refreshments
4:00 – 5:00      Book Talks
5:00 – ??           Social time and shopping

Tip: Check with your employer to see if they have already set up a B&N Institutional Account or a B&N Educator Discount Card. If so, you could have important discounts already in place just waiting for you!

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How Central MN does book fairs!

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booksWe are so lucky to have great members who share their time to respond to CMLE polls. This input allows us to share with others what is happening in the region. Recently we asked what schools are doing regarding book fairs.

Quick Stats:

  • 96% of responders are using Scholastic
  • 2 – average number of book fairs during the school year
  • 40% – average dollar return of the total amount sold

Overall, all responders said they use the book fair to add books to their collection, but others said they use it for furniture, online subscriptions, and makerspace activities. Most responders scheduled their book fair to coincide with conferences at their school.

Responders also weighed in on book fairs:

“The book fair generates a lot of excitement and it is fantastic to see families visit the fair and leave with books to enjoy at home.”

“Each year our profits shrink. Considering changing or dropping completely.”
Like many library topics, there seems to be many opinions regarding book fairs. CMLE’s research shows that there are many different options and delivery methods for book fairs. Mackin’s Funds 4 Books promises 100% return. Barnes and Noble also offers book fair programs for schools. One responder had even worked with Usborne Books. While other schools have used Amazon.com to host virtual book fairs. Let us know if you know of any others and how they worked for you! We hope to continue to cover and talk about this issue in the future, so stay tuned.
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