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Saturday Events at Barnes & Noble

Saturday Events at Barnes & Noble

Date: Saturday, September  3, 11:00AM
Name: If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t! Storytime
Description: Note to self: If your teacher tells you to bring something from nature for show-and-tell, she does not want you to bring an alligator! But nothing will stop Magnolia, who’s determined to have the best show-and-tell of all! Just in time for back-to-school, join us for a fun-filled Storytime featuring If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t!

Date: Saturday, September 10, 11:00AM
Name: Ada Twist, Scientist Storytime
Description: The creators of the New York Times bestselling picture books Rosie Revere, Engineer and Iggy Peck, Architect are back with a story about the power of curiosity in the hands of a child who is on a mission to use science to understand her world. Join us as we discover Ada Twist, Scientist at Storytime.

Date: Saturday, September 10, 1:00PM
Name: Terry Huff Signs Living Well with ADHD
Description: Based on the real-world, personal and clinical experiences of author Terry Huff, psychotherapist, Living Well with ADHD presents a different way to think about your difference. It encourages you to take charge of your life. It is not about overcoming a problem, but living mindfully and competently, and making the best of your creative potential.

Date: Tuesday, September 13, 6:30PM
Name: Mystery Lovers’ Book Club
Description: Join our Mystery Lovers’ Book Club in the Cafe as they discuss The Cutting Season by Attica Locke.

Date: Friday, September 16, 6:30PM
Name: Groovy Joe: Ice Cream & Dinosaurs
Description: This evening Eric Litwin, author of the bestselling and beloved Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, signs his newest book Groovy Joe: Ice Cream and Dinosaurs. Using signature rhyme, repetition and musical writing style, combined with wild and witty illustrations, Litwin and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld create an unforgettable new character who embodies positivity, creativity and kindness.

Date: Saturday, September 17, 11:00AM
Name: Curious George Storytime
Description: 2016 marks the 75th birthday of everyone’s favorite monkey – Curious George! Come join the fun and #GetCurious at our Curious George Storytime. Activities to follow.

Date: Saturday, September 17, 11:30AM
Name: Cat in the Hat Visits!
Description: Join us right after Storytime this morning to meet the one and only Cat in the Hat!

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2:00PM
Name: Batman Day
Description: Join us for the third annual Batman Day celebrating the Dark Knight’s endearing legacy. The event will include activities, trivia, coloring and much more. Cosplay welcome!

Date: Sunday, September 18, 2:00PM
Name: Marjorie K Eastman signs The Frontline Generation
Description: Reflecting on her 10 years of post 9/11 military service, Marjorie K. Eastman wanted to capture the lessons and inspiration she’d learned serving beside men and women who represent the very best of what it means to be American. Her first-person account of that time is a moving story from personal commitment to the conviction that service–no matter where or how–is the best path to success.

Date: Monday, September 19, 11:00AM
Name: Cat in the Hat Visits!
Description: Join us this morning for a Dr. Seuss Storytime and meet the Cat in the Hat himself!

Date: Saturday, September 24, 11:00AM
Name: The Cookie Fiasco and We Are Growing! Storytime
Description: From the ‘Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!’ series comes The Cookie Fiasco and We Are Growing! The Cookie Fiasco is about four friends with three cookies and one big problem! And in We Are Growing!, eight friends are growing up fast, just like you!  Activities, coloring and fun to follow.