Children's Book Week at Bobzbay Books!

Schedule

Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm

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Bobzbay Books | Bloomington, IL

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May 4th - May 10th is Children's Book Week!
Children’s Book Week (established in 1919!) is a celebration of children's books and the connection they bring. Join us at the bookstore between May 4th - May 10th for...
- One free picture book per child! (While supplies last; child must be present to claim)
- In-store book character scavenger hunt!
- Free coloring sheets to complete in-store or take home!
- Tuesday, May 5, 10a-6p: We'll be hosting a profit share to benefit the West Bloomington Revitalization Project's Book Bike, which distributes kid's books for free throughout our community! 10% of all sales made on Tuesday, May 5th (in-store or online) will be donated to the WBRP Book Bike! For more details about this profit share, head to: https://bobzbay.square.site/product/profit-share-fundraiser-for-the-wbrp-book-bike-/HYIH4VBZ7CBA3VJ6GXQ4MQ53?
- Saturday, May 9, 10a-12p: Join us for Story Time & a book signing with local children’s book author e.E. Charlton-Trujillo! Starting at 10:15am, the author will read two of their children's books, 'Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!' and 'Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rivals!'. Then stick around after story time for a book signing with the author, free giveaways, and CAKE! For more details about this event, head to: https://bobzbay.square.site/product/story-time-book-signing-with-local-children-s-book-author-e-e-charlton-trujillo-/UZWZQXKHVTQE3A5MJD5N5W4A?
We hope you'll join us! Thank you for supporting your local independent bookstore! :)
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Bobzbay Books, 419 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701-3915, United States

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