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Pages tagged "Summer Reading"


20,000 Free Kids and Adult Books To Be Given Away At Westfield Wheaton

Posted by Carolyn Thompson · June 07, 2017 10:20 AM

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Wheaton, Maryland: Velocity of Books, a local non-profit organization, will be hosting an event where they will be giving away more than 20,000 books to encourage both kids and adults to read over the summer. 

 

Where:               Westfield Wheaton 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Near DICK’S Sporting Goods Store)
Transportation:   Wheaton Metro, Metro and Ride-On Bus
Date:  Saturday June 17th from noon to 3:00pm
Games:  Financial Literacy Games Provided by the United States Mint. Games, prizes, balloons, face-painting
Book Signing:  Dr. Tomi Children's book author will be available to sign books
Volunteer:   Adult and student volunteers seeking SSL Hours
Donate Books:  A receipt for your tax deduction will be provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Velocity of Books To Give Away More Than 20,000 Books

Posted on Blog by Carolyn Thompson · June 07, 2017 7:00 AM

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Meeting with Community & Business Development Manager of Bethesda Barnes and Noble

Posted on Blog by Julian Thompson · February 11, 2017 4:32 PM

We met with Rebecca Maguire, Community & Business Development Manager at Barnes and Noble  Bethesda, Maryland store.

We discussed community reading events, summer reading initiatives and the importance of print reading logs.

This September Velocity of Books is hosting Gareth Hinds at Barnes and Noble.  In addition to the amazing Gareth Hinds, we will also have music, games, prizes, as well as mystery guests. 

Please check back for dates and times.

 

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