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School Staff Back to School Kick Off Party
About This Event
ATTN ALL SCHOOL STAFF: Join us for a Back-to-School Appreciation Party at our New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield! Celebrate the start of a new school year (we’re teachers too, ya know!) as we Sip + Shop & Mix + Mingle with other local school staff of all kinds (teachers, librarians, classroom aides, admin, security, cafeteria, clerical & support staff - even retirees are welcome) at this fun twist on a typical "Staff Meeting”… Here’s the perks:
🛍 SHOPPING PARTY FROM 12-6 PM W/ EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS: ENJOY 15% OFF STOREWIDE! 📚
🎟 GIFT CARD RAFFLES: Get entered to win when you make a purchase! 🎉
💝 FREE USED BOOKS W/ $50 PURCHASES: While supplies last! 🎁
🥂 COMPLIMENTARY SIPS: Enjoy a refreshing bevy, on us! 🍾
Can't make it into our New Book Joy bookstore in Brookfield? Shop virtually at our online store (www.newbookjoy.com) on 8/5 & ENTER “TEACHER15“ AT CHECKOUT FOR 15% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PICK-UP ORDER of books & pairings. ✨📖💛 Make sure to include your school’s name in your checkout notes to get the perks above too! (NOTE: Please bring your school badge when picking up your goodies at our Brookfield bookshop.)
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New Book Joy - Brookfield
NEW BOOK JOY brings inspirational books, reading resources and interactive activities to children and adults of ALL AGES.
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Explore Riverside: Walking History Tour with Book Chat
Local Readers + History Lovers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at the Metra Train Station in Riverside, then set off to enjoy a Bookish Walking History Tour (led by bookstore owner Mandy Genge and local history teacher Jennie Crownson, who will share book recommendations and historical snippets inspired by Riverside's past and present). Attendees are invited for an after-walk Mix + Mingle at Vinette: The Little Wine Shop in Riverside's Metra Train Station from 7-8 pm where they can hear even more stories and enjoy optional sips from a local woman-owned small business. You’ll get a FREE TAKE-AWAY GIFT + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE!
Teen Book Swap: Mix and Mingle for High Schoolers
Young Readers (HIGH SCHOOLERS) - Join us in-person at our NEW New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield for a Teen Book Swap Mix + Mingle! Bring your own new or gently used book to swap with any other books that are brought to this event (or any extra titles that we have available for the swap). Don't worry, you'll get to browse all the books and chat with local book lovers about their titles before swapping... Stick around to shop after you swap & GET AN EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT too!
Blind Date with a Book Book Club
NOTE: EACH $45 TICKET PURCHASED ABOVE INCLUDES A PHYSICAL COPY OF THE BOOK + A SPECIAL TREAT FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE UPON PICKUP/DELIVERY, BOOK DISCUSSION & VIRTUAL COUPON FOR SHOPPING. Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at our NEW New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield to discuss our Blind Date with a Book choice. You're invited to listen in on the curated conversation & participate / ask any questions you have for the group. YOU'LL GET A PHYSICAL COPY OF THE BOOK + SURPRISE THEMED READING PAIRING UPON ORDER PICKUP/DELIVERY, PLUS EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE TOO! BOOK TITLE WILL BE REVEALED UPON ORDER PICKUP / DELIVERY. (If you would like to guess - or ask - the monthly title after reading our book description below, please email newbookjoybf@gmail.com before ordering your ticket + book! If you have already read or are currently reading the book want to participate in the book club without receiving an additional copy of the book, we can invoice you for the ticket only.)