Mommy Mondays
Every Monday at 11 am new moms and babies gather for stories, songs and book talk. For babies 18 months and under.
Toddler Story Time— Tuesdays 10:30 am and Wednesday at 2:00 pm, stories, coloring and fun around a theme, from puppies to weather to barnyard friends. Ages 18 months to three years.
Franklin
Fridays with Franklin— meet our treasured and wonderful-with- children Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Franklin enjoys being read to (and any other attention as well).
Young Critics Club—young book lovers ages 8 to 12 gather monthly to read and discuss publishers' advance review copies (ARCS). Read books not even out yet! Meets 4:00-5:00 pm the first Tuesday of each month. Reservations please.
Free Books & Pizzafor 12-14 year olds Final Friday of each month 6-7:30 pm Reservations please.
Books for Good: Food Pantry Thursday, July 1, 2010
10:00am - 5:30pm
This month's Books for Good is the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force, aka the Food Pantry. They are an all-volunteer coalition of community organizations, houses of worship, and concerned citizens dedicated to assisting local families who need food. 10% of all our sales on Thursday, July 1st will go to this worthwhile, local cause. Got gifts in this or upcoming months? Choosing to shop on our first Thursday is an easy way to be an everyday philanthropist.
Contest of the month:
Vampires and Werewolves
and Zombies, Oh My! Friday, July 1-31, 2010
If you thirst for more paranormal fantasy, come see our special in-store display and enter our contest to win a Twilight Tote or Vlad Tod T-shirt. Simply come in and fill out our fun word search (while building your vocabulary: lycanthrope for example) and you can enter the drawing! Winners announced on the last day of July.
Writing books for Children and Teens Thursdays, July 8—August 12, 2010 from 10:30am-12:30pm
Interested in writing for middle grade readers and/or young adults? This six-week workshop, under the guidance of professional author and teacher Phyllis Shalant, will help you recapture the child's world with its unique heightened senses, and explore key elements of the writer's craft. How it works: Writers range from beginners to those with works-in -progress and beyond. We gain from the shared insights and ideas of all participants. Each session includes a book talk, in-class exercises, and the opportunity for writers to read and discuss their chapters.
Details: Classes will be held at The Voracious Reader,
1997 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont.
Thursdays from July 8th - August 12th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Workshop Fee: $495. Register: Call 914-592-2278
or email: phyllisshalant@phyllisshalant.com
Celebrate Ramona! Saturday, July 24, 2010, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Now that Ramona and Beezus have made it to the big screen, come celebrate the lovable characters of Beverly Cleary’s popular series. We’ll have games and prizes and a free gift when you buy any book in the series. Best for ages 7 – 10.
Dog Days of Summer Saturday, August 14, 2010,
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Our lovable Cavalier King Charles, Franklin, will be on hand to introduce his new little brother, Emmet, as he makes his store debut! We’ll be sharing dog stories, games and coloring. Light refreshments. Recommended for dog lovers of all ages.
Mockingjay Midnight Party Monday, August 23, 2010 at 10:30pm-12:30am
Save the Date for our Mockingjay
Midnight Party!
Reserve your copy of the third and final book in the thrilling Hunger Games series and receive an exclusive invitation to our Mockingjay Midnight Party. Enjoy an excitement packed evening of activities, contests, prizes and refreshments.
Receive your reserved copy of Mockingjay at midnight!
Reserve now by phone or email!
Books for Good: Food Pantry
Contest of the month: 
Writing books for Children and Teens
Celebrate Ramona!
Dog Days of Summer
Mockingjay Midnight Party