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Interested in joining one of our book clubs? Call us at (618) 655-0355 and we’ll add you to the guest roster!
Upcoming events:
STORY TIME at Afterwords Books
Every Tuesday morning at 10:00 and Saturdays at 11:00
Wednesday, October 24th, 6:30pm
Wear your favorite pj’s and bring your cuddliest sleepy time pal to join us for stories and everyone’s favorite bedtime snack, cookies and milk! *This is a FREE event, but please RSVP so we can be sure to have plenty of treats on hand for all. Stop by the bookstore to sign up or give us a call at 618-655-0355.*
Annual Spooktacular Halloween Costume Party!
Sunday, October 28th, 1:00-2:30
We’ll be hosting our annual Spooktacular Halloween Costume Party on October 28th at the bookstore! All ghouls and goblins are encouraged to dress in costume and are invited to enjoy spooky stories, create some yummy snacks at our caramel apple bar, play some Halloween Bingo, and scare up some spooktacular crafts!
**$35 per child (payable in advance, please-) covers the cost of snacks, prizes, goody bags, and craft materials. Please RSVP soon as space is limited and we can only accommodate up to 10 little monsters, ages 4-9! Stop by the bookstore to sign up or give us call at 618-655-0355**
Afterwords Book Club
Enjoy an evening of good company, tasty nibbles and spirits, and great conversation. New members are always welcome (ages 21+).
Friday, October 26th at 7pm
(Ages 21+)
Documentary Club
Friday, October 19th at 7pm:
Children’s Events:
Bookworm Buddies
Friday, October 19th at 6pm
(ages 9-12)
Bookworm Buddies is a book club designed for practiced readers who have progressed beyond beginning chapter books and who are ready to discuss books and their themes more deeply. Chosen books are usually more advanced chapter books.
Readers Roundup Book Club
Friday, October 19th at 5:30pm
(ages 4-6)
Readers Roundup is a book club dedicated to those just starting out reading. They may work through the book themselves or listen to it read aloud to them. Chosen books are usually beginning readers levels 1 and 2.
Chapter Chatter Book Club
Friday, October 19th at 6pm
(Ages 7-9)
Chapter Chatter is a book club for newly independent readers and discussants. Chosen books are usually beginning chapter books, such as The Magic Tree House series, or books of similar length and depth.
Afterwords offers members a 20% discount on new titles ordered for book club!
