Local Store Events Round-Up: October 2016

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ARIZONA

Phoenix – Camelback

First Sunday Storytime
Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Camelback HPB for Storytime Sundays. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. All young readers and listeners are welcome!
CALIFORNIA

Citrus Heights

Storytime Sundays
Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Citrus Heights HPB for Storytime Sundays. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 2 p.m. every Sunday. All ages are welcome! Continue reading

Local Store Events Round-Up: August 2016

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ARIZONA

Phoenix – Camelback

First Sunday Storytime
Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Camelback HPB for Storytime Sundays. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. All young readers and listeners are welcome!

CALIFORNIA

Citrus Heights

Summer Safari Children’s Camp
Look for the HPB booth at Citrus Town Center’s FREE Summer Safari Children’s Camp on the first and third Friday of the month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. We’ll have store info and FREE HPB tote bags. After camp, join us at Half Price Books for Children’s Storytime from 12:15 – 1:15.

Storytime Sundays
Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Citrus Heights HPB for Storytime Sundays. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 2 p.m. every Sunday. All ages are welcome!

Fremont

HPB at Fremont Festival of the Arts
Look for the HPB booth at the Fremont Festival of the Arts in downtown Fremont on Saturday and Sunday, August 6 & 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We’ll have coupons and free tote bags while supplies last. And, don’t forget to check out our store in The Fremont Hub.

Kent Evans & Zoombie Morgan Performances
Meet writer and performer Kent Evans along with music producer and guitarist Zoombie Morgan at your Fremont HPB on Saturday, August 13, from 2 to 3 p.m. Join us for a book reading/performance from these two members of the Bilingual Prog-Rock group Epic Fail. Kent and Zoombie are also promoting the release of the first Epic Fail single, “Dr. Gypsy”, featuring Carl Restivo.

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Local Store Events Round-Up: July 2016

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Summer Reading Program
Research shows that children who do not continue reading through the summer can lose a month or more of progress made during the school year. To help keep appetites up for reading, Half Price Books is hosting the FEED YOUR BRAIN® Summer Reading Program now – Sunday, July 31, 2016. Kids preschool through high school age can earn $5 HPB Bookworm Bucks as a reward for reading over the summer. Learn more.

Harry Potter Midnight Release Party!
Join us at participating Half Price Books locations on Saturday night, July 30, to get the latest in the Harry Potter story. Celebrate with fellow Potterheads and grab the new book Harry Potter and the Cursed Child when it goes on sale at midnight. **Passes available beginning at 10 p.m.** Pass required for book purchase. Limit two passes per customer, one book per pass. Books available for purchase as specially-priced new items while supplies last. No pre-orders. Check with your local HPB store to see when the party starts. Midnight Release Party at select HPB stores. Click here to find the store nearest you.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Book Release!
Harry Potter fans mark your calendars for Sunday, July 31 and rejoice! All Half Price Books retail stores are celebrating the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Parts I & II with a Harry Potter Birthday Party. Copies of the *Special Rehearsal Edition Script* by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne will be available for purchase as specially-priced new items while supplies last. Continue reading

Local Store Events Round-Up: June 2016

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ALL STORES

Summer Reading Program
Research shows that children who do not continue reading through the summer can lose a month or more of progress made during the school year. To help keep appetites up for reading, Half Price Books is hosting the FEED YOUR BRAIN® Summer Reading Program Wednesday, June 1 – Sunday, July 31, 2016. Kids preschool through high school age can earn $5 HPB Bookworm Bucks as a reward for reading over the summer. Learn more.

Biggest Storytime of the Summer
Join us in store on Sunday, June 5 at 2 pm as we kick off our FEED YOUR BRAIN® Summer Reading Program. Kids of all ages are invited for the Biggest Storytime of the Summer, as we celebrate reading and family literacy with this nationwide read-in event.

ARIZONA

Phoenix – Camelback

First Sunday Storytime
Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Camelback HPB for Storytime Sundays. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. All young readers and listeners are welcome! Continue reading

Local Store Events Round-Up: May 2016

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Comic Book Giveaway Day
Don’t miss the pulse-pounding fun of Comic Book Giveaway Day on Saturday, May 7 at all HPB retail locations. Get a free comic book* with any in-store purchase while supplies last. Hope to see you there for the action-packed fun.

*From a pre-selected collection while supplies last. See store for restrictions and details.

ARIZONA

Phoenix – Camelback

First Sunday Storytime
Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Camelback HPB for Storytime Sundays. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. All young readers and listeners are welcome!

CALIFORNIA

Citrus Heights

Storytime Sundays
Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Citrus Heights HPB for Storytime Sundays. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 2 p.m. every Sunday. All ages are welcome!

Summer Safari Children’s Camp
Look for the HPB booth at Citrus Town Center’s FREE Summer Safari Children’s Camp on the first and third Friday of the month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. We’ll have store info and FREE HPB tote bags. After camp, join us at Half Price Books for Children’s Storytime from 12:15 – 1:15. Parents, be sure to pick up info on our FEED YOUR BRAIN® Summer Reading Program for kids preschool through high school.

HPB at Antelope Summerfest
Look for the HPB booth at Antelope Summerfest on Saturday, June 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. Pick up a FREE reusable tote bag along with a money-saving coupons. Join us for a family fun day at Antelope Community Park! Get directions and details. Continue reading

Local Store Events Round-Up: December

Looking for something to do in December? Check out some fun happenings at your neighborhood Half Price Books this month!

ALL STORES

$5 Bonus with $25 Gift Card

Now is the time to grab a gift card for the booklover in your life – plus one for yourself! Load an HPB Gift Card today with $25 or more and get a $5 bonus! Bring back your bonus card in January 2014 and save $5 at your favorite HPB retail location. This bonus offer is valid on gift card purchases made in stores and online now through Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Buy a gift card online and get free standard shipping. Sorry, but HPB Gift Cards, coupons and other discounts cannot be used online at Marketplace or at Half Price Books Outlet locations. Got questions about gift cards? Check out our FAQs or contact our Card Customer Service.

Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day

Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your neighborhood HPB store for the 4th annual Take your Child to a Bookstore Day on Saturday, December 7. Enter our world of books where you can find great new and used children’s books in a fully-stocked, kid-friendly children’s section. Pick up a free Bookworm coloring sheet for your little artists, too.

Get cash for your textbooks!

Is your semester over? Bring all your used textbooks and classroom reading to HPB for a competitive cash offer. We’ll buy them all, so you can make HPB your one stop for unloading all your school books. It’s that simple. Want to know more about selling to Half Price Books? Get the scoop on what to expect.

ARIZONA

Mesa

Storytime Sundays
Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Mesa HPB for Storytime Sundays. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. See you Dec. 1!

Phoenix – Paradise Valley

First Wednesday Comics Sale
Calling all comic lovers! HPB is the place to indulge your comic cravings. Stop by your Paradise Valley HPB on the first Wednesday of the month to get 20% off all single-issue comics. Offer good at this location only and does not include manga, graphic novels or bound collections. See you Dec. 4!

Second Saturday Storytime

Bring your half-pint readers in for a good tale with us from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. See you Dec. 14!

Vinyl Final Friday

Move to the groove while you shop! Join us on the last Friday of each month. Listen to classic tunes on vinyl and get 15% off all vinyl LPs from 7-10 p.m. at your Paradise Valley HPB. Offer good at this location only. See you Dec. 27!

CALIFORNIA

 Dublin

Feed the Hungry Food Drive

Help us reach out and help feed the hungry in our community this holiday season. Now through Tuesday, December 24, your Dublin HPB will be collecting canned food donations for the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Bring in 10 canned food items to donate and we’ll give you 10% off your entire purchase. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount or coupon or used to purchase gift cards. Discount good at the Dublin location only.

ILLINOIS

Bloomingdale Court

Humane Society Donation Drive

Your Bloomingdale HPB is currently collecting donations for the Naperville Area Humane Society through Tuesday, December 31. A list of needed items is available at the store or can be found online. HPB is a pet-friendly company that would like to thank you for your in-store donation with a 15% coupon. Plus, donators can sign up for our mailing list with a chance to win a $20 HPB Gift Card. Donations and coupon offer at this store only.

Countryside

Second Sunday Storytime

Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Countryside HPB for Storytime Sundays. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 3pm on the second Sunday of each month. 

Niles

Storytime Saturdays
Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Niles HPB for Storytime Saturdays. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us every other Saturday at 3 p.m. Saturday dates are December 7 & 21.

Rockford – Half Price Books Outlet

Sunday Media Madness 
Stock up on movies, music and games at your American Plaza Half Price Books Outlet! Stop by for an additional 50% off all CDs, DVDs, LPs and Video Games each Sunday. Offer good at Half Price Books Outlet in Rockford, IL only and ends on December 16. 

Monday Clearance Box Sale 

Your American Plaza HPB Outlet wants to put a little spring in your step each Monday. Stop by any Monday and get an additional 50% off Clearance Boxes. Wow, that’s $10 for a whole box of books! Offer good at this location only. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters Donation Drive

Help support a successful mentoring program for kids ages 6 to 18. Your American Plaza Half Price Books Outlet is currently collecting donations for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Rockford through Tuesday, December 24. For each donation of a $1 or more you could receive a discount of up to 50% off your entire purchase. Limit of 2 discount cards per customer. Cannot be used to purchase gift certificates. Offer good at this location only. See store for details.

INDIANA

Avon

Retro Thursdays
Think it’s still cool to be old school? Stop by the Half Price Books in Avon every Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and get 20% off all vinyl, cassettes, comics, graphic novels and manga. Offer good at this location only.

Bloomington – Half Price Books Outlet

Vinyl Thursdays
Your Bloomington Half Price Books Outlet is having Buy One LP, Get One Free each Thursday. Thumb through our vast, cool selection of LPs, all priced at 50¢ or less. See store for details.

Local Art Sale 

Looking for uniquely creative holiday gifts? Local artist, Joanne Shank, will show and sell her art at your Half Price Books Outlet in Whitehall Crossing on Saturday, December 7, from noon to 5 p.m. Joanne will have art prints, photography, greeting cards and calendars for sale.

Hand-made Press Puzzles

Are you puzzling over what to get for that special someone this holiday season? Then come on in to your Whitehall Crossing Half Price Books Outlet. Marc Tschida of Press Puzzles will sell his hand-made wooden puzzles at our store on Saturday, December 21 from noon-5 p.m. Press Puzzles feature Bloomington art and culture images arranged in 24 to 220 pieces.

C.S. Marks Book Signing

Meet fantasy author, field biologist and avid horsewoman, C.S. Marks. Join us at your Whitehall Crossing Half Price Books Outlet on Saturday, December 14, noon-5pm, when Marks will sell and sign her books Elfhunter, Fire King and Fallen Embers.

 

Reverend Robert Lorimer Book Signing

Meet local author and retired minister the Reverend Robert E. Lorimer. Join us at your Whitehall Crossing Half Price Books Outlet on Sunday, December 22 at 2 pm, when Lorimer will sell and sign his book The Apocalypse to John the Apostle; The End of Our World and What Comes After. 

Fort Wayne

Comic Books Sale
Whamo! That’s right! Stop by the Fort Wayne location every Thursday and save an additional 20% off all comic books in store. Sale at the Fort Wayne HPB location only.

LP Day – Fridays 

Join us each Friday for LP Day. All LPs will be 20% off, with some of your favorite songs being played on the turn-table.

Greenwood

Comic Book Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, stop by our Greenwood store to get 20% off all single-issue comics, including clearance and collectible issues. Offer good at this location only.

Music Fridays

Looking for some soothing grooves or pounding beats to start your weekend? Stop by the Greenwood HPB every Friday to get 20% off all CDs, LPs, cassettes and 8-track tapes. Offer good at this location only.

Indianapolis – Clearwater Village

Comics Sale Wednesdays
Comic fans and collectors, don’t miss our weekly Comics Sale Wednesdays. Save 20% off comic books at our Clearwater Village HPB in Indianapolis, Indiana. Come back each week as we restock with new adventures in store! Sale excludes graphic novels and manga. Continues each Wednesday at this location until further notice. No superhero powers required.

Music Fridays

Looking for some soothing grooves or pounding beats to start your weekend? Stop by your Clearwater Village HPB every Friday to get 20% off all CDs, LPs, cassettes and 8-track tapes. Offer good at this location only.

Hans Cummings Book Signing

Meet fantasy author Hans Cummings at your Clearwater HPB. Join us this Friday, December 13 at 6pm when Hans will sell and sign his books including the Zack Jackson series, Iron Fists of Oroqs, Wings of Twilight and more.

Indianapolis – Northbrook/Greenbriar

First Friday Movie Mania
Listen up film fans! Shop us the first Friday of each month and save an additional 20% off all DVD/Blu-ray movies. Have fun with movie trivia contests throughout the day with a chance to win coupons or an HPB Gift Card. Listen to great movie soundtracks while you peruse our great DVD selection. Offer good at this location only. See you Dec. 6!

Retro Tuesdays

Listen up media aficionados! Join us each Tuesday and get 20% off all vinyl, cassettes, VHS, comics, manga, graphic novels and video games at our Northbrook/Greenbriar HPB in Indianapolis. Discount at this location only. No other discounts apply.

CD Thursdays

Looking for some soothing grooves or pounding beats to get through your week? Stop by your Northbrook/Greenbriar HPB every Thursday to get an additional 20% off all CDs! Offer good at this location only.

KENTUCKY

Florence

DVD Blowout

1-DAY ONLY! Your South Ohio HPBs are offering a special deal on Saturday, December 14. Buy one DVD and get one of equal or lesser value for half off. Stock up on your favorite movies for yourself or for holiday gifts. Offer good at South Ohio stores only.

Lexington – Fayette Place and Sir Barton Place

Vinyl Fridays
Move to the groove while you shop! Join us on the last Friday of each month. Listen to classic tunes on vinyl and get 20% off all vinyl LPs all day at both the Sir Barton Place and Fayette Place HPBs in Lexington. Discount at this location only. See you Dec. 27!

Lexington – Sir Barton Place

Last Saturday Storytime
Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Sir Barton Place HPB for Storytime Saturday. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us from 2 to 3 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. See you Dec. 28!

Louisville – Hurstbourne

Third Saturday Storytime
Bring the kids the third Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. for storytime. Join us for sing-alongs, coloring contests, story-telling and more. See you Dec. 21!

Louisville – Springhurst/Freys Hill

Monthly Coloring Contest
Grab a crayon and unleash your inner artist! Stop inside the Springhurst Half Price Books and get involved with our Monthly Coloring Contest. Each month, a new coloring sheet is available for our pint-sized customers. Throughout the month, children ages 13 and under may submit their coloring sheet for entry. At the end of the month, 4 winners are selected (one from each age group). Winners receive a Half Price Books Gift Card and the honor of having their artwork displayed in store.

Last Saturday Storytime

Stop by the Springhurst store on the last Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m., where we’ll have stories, games, activities and snacks. See you Dec. 28!

MINNESOTA

Northtown

Kate DiCamillo Book Signing

New York Times bestselling children’s author, Kate DiCamillo, will sign and read from her latest book, Flora and Ulysses, at our Northtown HPB on Saturday, December 14 at 10 a.m. Kate is the recipient of the 2013 Kerlan Award and is a 2003 Newbery Medal winner along with many other literary honors. Copies of Flora and Ulysses are available for purchase as specially-priced new items. Quantities are limited. No pre-orders.

OHIO

South Ohio – Beavercreek, Hamilton, Kenwood – Cincinnati, Northgate – Cincinnati, Mason, Florence

DVD Blowout

1-DAY ONLY! Your South Ohio HPBs are offering a special deal on Saturday, December 14. Buy one DVD and get one of equal or lesser value for half off. Stock up on your favorite movies for yourself or for holiday gifts. Offer good at South Ohio stores only.

OKLAHOMA 

Edmond

Second Saturday Storytime
Enjoy a fun story with the folks at the Edmond HPB at 3 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. See you Dec. 14!

Monday Music Madness

Looking for some soothing grooves or pounding beats to start your week? Stop by your Edmond HPB every Monday to get an additional 10% off all CDs, LPs, cassettes and 8-track tapes. Offer good at this location only.

Holiday Mad Science Spectacular

Mad Science is back! Come to your Edmond HPB on Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. for a Holiday Mad Science Spectacular. Children of all ages can explore the fun science of the holiday season.

Diana Mankin Phelps Book Signing

Meet Diana Mankin Phelps, mother of injured Iraqi War vet, Marine Cpl. Aaron P. Mankin. Diana will sell and sign her book, A Mother’s Side of War, at our Edmond HPB on Saturday, December 21 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This tells the story of a mother’s love, devotion and faith in helping and healing her severely injured son. When one serves in the military, the whole family serves as well.

Santa Claus at Half Price Books

HPB is full of excitement because Santa Claus is coming to our store! In keeping with Christmastime traditions, Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick will be making appearances at your Edmond HPB. Bring the whole family for a memorable snapshot with Santa. Look for Santa to visit on Saturday, December 21, 1-2 p.m.

Oklahoma City – Penn Park

Diana Mankin Phelps Book Signing

Meet Diana Mankin Phelps, mother of injured Iraqi War vet, Marine Cpl. Aaron P. Mankin. Diana will sell and sign her book, A Mother’s Side of War, at our Penn Park HPB on Saturday, December 7 from 3 – 5 p.m. This tells the story of a mother’s love, devotion and faith in helping and healing her severely injured son. When one serves in the military, the whole family serves as well.

PENNSYLVANIA

Monroeville – Holiday Center

HPB at Steel City Con

Look for the HPB booth at Steel City Con from Friday – Sunday, December 6 – 8. HPB will sell books, toys, comics, games and more at the Monroeville Convention Center. See you there!

TEXAS 

Arlington – Lincoln Square

Luchana Heath Book Signing

Author and life coach, Luchana Heath will sell and sign her book, Aquafire, the Poetry, at our Lincoln Square HPB on Saturday, December 7, 2-4 p.m. This collection of poetry covers themes such as life, social media culture, the information age, and love using Free Verse, Cinquain and Haiku poetry formats.

Storytime Sunday

Stop by the Lincoln Square Half Price Books every Sunday at 2 p.m. for a fun tale. Recommended for kids ranging from infants to 6 years of age. Refreshments will be provided.

KSCS’ Hawkeye Book Signing

Come meet Mark Louis Rybczyk, a.k.a. Hawkeye , radio co-host of 96.3 KSCS’ morning show. Mark will sign his new mystery book, The Travis Club, at our Lincoln Square HPB store on Thursday, December 19, at 6 p.m. Copies of The Travis Club are available for purchase as specially-priced new items. Quantities are limited. No pre-orders.

Arlington – South Arlington

Retro Media Fridays
Get ready for a throwback! Join us at the Four Corners HPB in South Arlington every Friday night from 7-10 p.m. All retro media is 20% off – including LPs, cassette tapes, 8 tracks, VHS tapes and Laserdiscs.

Storytime Sunday

Pack up your little readers and come to South Arlington HPB for a fun storytime. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 3 p.m. every Sunday afternoon. Recommended for kids ranging from 2 to 8 years of age.

Skippy Brown Book Signing 

Former bar owner turned volleyball coach and now author Skippy Brown, will sell and sign his tell-all collection of short stories, Skippy’s Mistake: A Book of Very Short Stories, at your South Arlington HPB on Saturday, December 7 from noon -2 pm. Brown’s book, co-authored with James Newton, tells tales of the now defunct Arlington bar, sand volleyball oasis and live music venue, Skippy’s Mistake. 

Austin- North Lamar

Storytime Sundays 
Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your North Lamar HPB for Storytime Sundays. Get ready for a bit of a wild rumpus, smiles, silliness and a good tale with us from 1 to 2 p.m. every Sunday.

J. Patrick Rick Book Signing

Filmmaker and author J. Patrick Rick will sell and sign his book, The Abbey & Me; Renegades, Rednecks, Real Estate & Religion. The book is based on Rick’s documentary short film, The Novitiate. Join us at our North Lamar HPB this Saturday, December 14, starting at 11 am.

Burleson

Tuesday Night Specials
Stop by our Burleson location each Tuesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. for discount specials. Great savings may include 20% off DVDs or 30% off fiction hardcovers. You won’t know what’s on sale until you visit. Tuesday Night Specials valid at this location only. Ask in store for details.

College Station

Maggie Stevens Book Signing

Let’s talk turkey with author and child advocate, Maggie Stevens.  Ms. Stevens will sell and sign her new book, Tyler, the Texas Turkey, Volume II  at your College Station HPB on Saturday, December 14, at 10 am. Read about the adventures of the Wild Turkey family in their natural Texas Hill Country habitat. Fun and educational for preschoolers to first graders. Teachers are invited to participate in a raffle for the book.

Corpus Christi

Second Sunday Storytime
Load up your half-pint readers and visit us at Moore Plaza for Storytime Sundays. We’ll share a tale from 2 to 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Recommended for kids ranging from pre-school to 4th grade. See you Dec. 8!

Dallas – Northwest Highway

Comic Book Wednesdays
Pow! Comics just got cheaper! Half Price Books on Northwest Highway in Dallas, Texas will be reducing all regularly-priced comic books to the sale price of 50¢ each on Wednesdays only. Recurring each week on Wednesdays until further notice. Collectibles and bargain bundles excluded.

$1 VHS Fridays

Feed that VCR! Shop our VHS collection every Friday and save even more on video tapes of all genres. All VHS in stock priced at $4.98 or less will be sold for just $1.00 on Fridays only, until further notice. Offer valid at Northwest Highway location only.

Santa Claus at Half Price Books

HPB is full of excitement because Santa Claus is coming to our store!  In keeping with Christmastime traditions, Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick will be making appearances at our Flagship HPB. Bring the whole family—Fido too—for a memorable snapshot with Santa. Donations appreciated and will benefit the North Texas Food Bank. Here’s Santa’s schedule:

Friday, Dec. 6:  5-9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7:  2-6 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8:  1-5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 13:  5-9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14:  1-5 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 15:  1-5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 20: 5-9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21:  1-5 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 22:  1-5 p.m.

Storytime Sunday

Join us every Sunday from 1-2 p.m. for a story and special craft activity. Recommended for kids ages 10 and under.

Dallas Police Choir Holiday Performance

Who you gonna call when you need help with the holiday spirit? How about the Dallas Police Choir? They protect and serve and…sing! Come listen to the multi-talented A”Cop”pella choir at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

KSCS’ Hawkeye Book Signing

Come meet Mark Louis Rybczyk, a.k.a. Hawkeye, radio co-host of 96.3 KSCS’ morning show. Mark will sign his new mystery book, The Travis Club at our Flagship HPB store < http://www.hpb.com/001.html > on Wednesday, December 18, at 6 p.m. Copies of The Travis Club are available for purchase as specially-priced new items. Quantities are limited. No pre-orders.

Animal Adoptions

Cute kitties and canine companions will visit our Flagship HPB on the third Saturday of each month from noon to 4 p.m. The League of Animal Protectors, a nonprofit animal rescue and adoption organization, will have a select group of adoptable pets looking for good, forever homes. See you Dec. 21!

Holiday Ornament Sale

Looking for something unique to deck your halls? Come to our Flagship HPB in Dallas for our 4th Annual Employee-Crafted Ornament Sale. HPB bibliomaniacs from across the country have created handmade ornaments for this sale. All proceeds will benefit the North Texas Food Bank. Each dollar spent will provide three meals for hungry North Texans. Shop the Ornament Sale on Friday, December 13 from 5 to 9pm, Saturday, December 14 from 9am to 9pm and Sunday, December 15 from 9am until sold out.

Children’s Authors Storytime and Book Signing

Meet children’s book authors from TCU Press at a special Storytime Event. Join us at your Flagship HPB this Sunday, December 15 at 1pm when Alan Birkelbach (Smurglets are Everywhere), Leslie Gordon (The Homeless Christmas Tree), Karla Morton (Hometown, Texas) and Patricia Vermillion (Texas Chili? Oh My!) will read excerpts and sign their books. Copies of these titlesare available for purchase as specially-priced new items. Quantities are limited. No pre-orders..

Dallas – Preston Village

Storytime Sunday
Join us for storytime from 3 to 4 p.m. every Sunday afternoon.

Garland

Bob May Book Signing

Local author Bob May will sell and sign his book, The Best Season – The First Ninety Games: Honoring Black Ball Through Baseball Board Game Simulation, a book that highlights the great players from early baseball’s Negro Leagues. Join us at your Garland HPB on Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Fort Worth – Hulen

Lauren Plaskonos Book Signing

Lauren Plaskonos will sell and sign her new book, Golden Horn, Silver Hooves, at your Hulen/Remington Park HPB on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This is a richly illustrated poem written in old English verse about a unicorn in the whimsical place, Wycombe-on-the-Rye.

Houston – North Oaks

Knitting and Crochet Club
Are you a knit-wit? Hooked on crochet? Ambistitcherous? Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 4 to 6 p.m., at your North Oaks HPB for our Knitting and Crochet Club. Bring your own yarn and don’t worry about frogging or darn overs. Come for the camaraderie and stay for the fun. See you Dec. 17!

Humble

HPB Humble Book Club
Looking to expand your reading pleasure? Join the discussion at our HPB Humble Book Club. We meet the first Monday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
December 2: The Sparrow, by Mary Doria Russell

Storytime Wednesday

Bring the kids for a children’s storytime every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for kids ages 1 to 6.

First Thursdays Poetry Nights

Are you looking for rhyme and reason? Come to your Humble HPB on the first Thursday evening each month from 7 to 9 p.m. for Poetry Night. See you Dec. 5!

Led by Students, for Students
Recite a favorite or share your own
First Thursday of the Month is spent
Together, not alone

Mesquite

Storytime Sunday
Pack up your kiddos and visit our store in Mesquite every Sunday for Storytime and Crafts. Sit down and enjoy a good tale and free activity with us from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Readers and arts-and-crafts lovers of all ages are welcome.

Plano

Rachel Caine Book Signing

New York Times bestselling author, Rachel Caine will discuss and sign her book, Daylighters: The Morganville Vampires, at your Plano HPB on Friday, December 13, at 6 p.m. This is the final book in The Morganville Vampires series where Claire and her friends return to the small Texas town of Morganville. Attendees can enter a raffle for the Prince of Shadows Gift Box which includes an Advance Reader Copy of Rachel Caine’s Prince of Shadows, a copy of Romeo and Juliet, the play, a quill pen, a Prince of Shadows bookmark, a beautiful Paperblank personal journal, collectible Romeo and Juliet postcards, a pouch of dark chocolate coins and an $25 HPB Gift Card, all in a wooden faux-book box. Must be present to win. Copies of  Daylighters: The Morganville Vampires are available for purchase as specially-priced new items. Quantities are limited. No pre-orders.

Storytime Sunday

Our Plano store will share a fun story with the kiddos each Sunday at 2 p.m.

Rockwall

Storytime Sunday
Visit us in Rockwall each Sunday at 3 p.m. for storytime. Stick around and get crafty with us with a new activity for kids each week. Storytime recommended for kids ranging from preschoolers to 5th graders.

Round Rock

J. Patrick Rick Book Signing

Filmmaker and author J. Patrick Rick will sell and sign his book, The Abbey & Me; Renegades, Rednecks, Real Estate & Religion. The book is based on Rick’s documentary short film, The Novitiate. Join us at our Round Rock HPB this Saturday, December 21, starting at 11 am.

WASHINGTON

Everett

Mike “The Gasman” Gastineau Book Signing

Come meet Mike Gastineau, a.k.a. The Gasman, former radio host at KJR Radio. Mike will sign and discuss his new sports book, Sounders FC: Authentic Masterpiece, at our Everett HPB store on Wednesday, December 11, at 7pm. Copies of Sounders FC: Authentic Masterpiece are available for purchase as specially-priced new items. Quantities are limited. No pre-orders..

Lynnwood

Storytime Sunday
Bring the kiddos to the Lynnwood HPB for storytime from 1 to 2 p.m. every Sunday.

Olympia – Half Price Books Outlet

Dollar CD Blowout Sale

1-DAY ONLY! Your Cooper Point Pavilion Half Price Books Outlet is offering a special deal on Monday, December 9. ALL CDs are $1. Stock up on your favorite music for yourself or for holiday gifts. Offer good at Half Price Books Outlet in Olympia, WA. only

Get $5 Off $20

We’re here to help with those last minute gifts and save you money, too. Your Cooper Point Pavilion Half Price Books Outlet is offering a special deal on Saturday and Sunday, December 21 & 22. Spend $20 or more and get an additional $5 OFF! Shop our thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more, all at $10 or less. A minimum pre-tax purchase of $20 required to receive discount.

Redmond

Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day Storytime

Your Redmond HPB will be celebrating the 4th annual Take your Child to a Bookstore Day with a special storytime. Pack up your half-pint readers and join us on Saturday, December 7, at 1pm as we read How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Light refreshments will be provided.

WISCONSIN

Appleton

Vinyl Fridays
Get 20% off all vinyl on Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m. at our Appleton HPB. Like what you hear? Records playing in the store are 50% off. Come back each week for new discoveries and savings! Discount at this location only.

Friday Poetry Readings

Do you love rhymes? Verse? Poetry?
Then drop by your Appleton HPB.
Where at 7 p.m. every Friday night
It’s poetry that our Bibliomaniacs recite.
Whether it’s free verse that’s your style,
Or its rhymes that always make you smile,
We’ve got a poem just waiting for you,
Even if what you love is haiku.

Madison – Essex Square

Friday Music Madness
Looking for some soothing grooves or pounding beats to start your weekend? Stop by your Essex Square HPB every Friday evening, from 7-10 p.m., to get an additional 20% off all CDs, LPs, 45s and cassettes. Offer good at this location only.

Whitney Way

Wednesday Music Madness
Looking for some soothing grooves or pounding beats to make your week? Stop by your Whitney Way HPB on the West Side every Wednesday evening, from 7-10 p.m., to get an additional 20% off all CDs, LPs, 45s and cassettes. Offer good at this location only.

 

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As always, be sure to check your local store’s webpage to see if anything has been added throughout the month.

-Emily

Local Store Events Round Up: May

Looking for something to do in May? Check out some fun happenings at your neighborhood Half Price Books this month!

All Stores

Comic Book Giveaway Day

Don’t miss the pulse-pounding fun of Free Comic Book Giveaway Day on Saturday, May 4 at all HPB locations. Get a free comic book* with any in-store purchase, while supplies last. Hope to see you there for the action-packed fun. See your neighborhood store for other special events.

*From a pre-selected collection while supplies last. See store for restrictions and details. Not available at Half Price Books Outlet.

Dallas – Northwest Highway

Book Signing with Andrew Wyly

It ain’t bragging if it’s true! Local author, Andrew Wyly will sign and sell his book, Texas Got It Right! at our Flagship HPB on Thursday, May 2 from 6-8 p.m. This book is full of inspiring stories and big characters–from Sam Houston and Ann Richards to Tom Landry and Beyoncé. There’s even a feature on HPB and our president and CEO Sharon Anderson Wright! So come on down and get the data to back up the boasting.

Animal Adoptions

Cute kitties and canine companions will visit our Flagship HPB on the third Saturday of each month from noon to 4 p.m. The League of Animal Protectors, a nonprofit animal rescue and adoption organization, will have a select group of adoptable pets looking for good, forever homes. See you May 18!

Lexington, KY – Sir Barton Place

Comic Book Contests & More

Come to your Sir Barton Place HPB on Saturday, May 4, for an action-packed day of comic book fun. Bam! Wear your favorite Superhero costume or dress up your pet for our costume contest. Ka-Pow! Join in a children’s drawing and coloring contest then create your own Superhero mask. Bonk!! Win coupons in an hourly trivia contest and participate in a silent auction to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense League. Wham-o!!! 20% off all comics, graphic novels, and manga. Contest winners will receive HPB Gift Cards. See store for details.

Cedar Park, TX

Star Wars Day

May the Fourth be with you! Saturday, May 4 is Star Wars Day and your Cedar Park HPB is celebrating. Wear your favorite Star Wars or Superhero costume and join in our 2nd Annual Comic Book Trivia Contest. Contest categories are for ages 9 yrs and under, 10 to 17 yrs, and 18 yrs and up. Winners will receive an HPB Gift Card.

Indianapolis – Northbrook/Greenbriar

Star Wars Day

Your Greenbriar HPB is celebrating with trivia and prizes all day. Wear your favorite Star Wars or Superhero costume and enter to win a $25 HPB Gift Card. Watch out for an invasion by the 501st Imperial Legion, Vader’s Fist, at 6 pm. See you there!

Houston – North Oaks

Star Wars Day and Costume Contest

The crew at HPB North Oaks will celebrate Star Wars Day, too! Wear your favorite Star Wars or Comic character costume for a chance to win 2 tickets to Comicpalooza. Shop the sidewalk comic book sale for 25¢ comics. Plus, get a free pre-selected comic book with any in-store purchase while supplies last. Special Bonus: Dallas artist Aoristos will do free caricatures. See store for details.

Knitting and Crochet Club

Are you a knit-wit? Hooked on crochet? Ambistitcherous? Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 4 to 6 p.m., at your North Oaks HPB for our Knitting and Crochet Club. Bring your own yarn and don’t worry about frogging or darn overs. Come for the camaraderie and stay for the fun. See you May 21!

Louisville, KY – Springhurst/Freys Hill

Monthly Coloring Contest

Grab a crayon and unleash your inner artist! Stop inside the Springhurst Half Price Books and get involved with our Monthly Coloring Contest. Each month, a new coloring sheet is available for our pint-sized customers. Throughout the month, children ages 13 and under may submit their coloring sheet for entry. At the end of the month, 4 winners are selected (one from each age group). Winners receive a Half Price Books Gift Card and the honor of having their artwork displayed in store.

Cincinnati – Kenwood Galleria

Dog Days at Half Price Books

Join us at our Kenwood Galleria HPB to take a bite out of reading. Load up the kids and bring them to Half Price Books where they can read a book to Rudi, the Shih Tzu, from 11 a.m. to noon each first and third Saturday of the month. Presented in partnership with the Therapy Pets of Greater Cincinnati. See you May 4 and 18!

Humble, TX

Journaling at Half Price Books

Have you always wanted to keep a journal but couldn’t seem to get started? Your HPB in Humble will share the art of journaling. Andi Klemm will show you how to create your own pages, write your story and use your words as art. Join the conversation on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. See you May 9!

Reynoldsburg, OH – Brice Park

Crafternoon at HPB

Do you like a good DIY craft? Want to be good to Mother Earth and your Mom? Then come to your Brice Park HPB on Saturday, May 11 from 2-4 p.m. for an afternoon of crafts using recycled materials. We’ll be making fashionable presents for Mom just in time for Mother’s Day.

Houston – Westheimer/Montrose

Book Signing with Gerald T. Dolphus

Pastor and author, Gerald T. Dolphus will sell and sign his book, Translated at your Montrose HPB on Thursday, May 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. Translated is a spiritual self-help book that aims to augment every aspect of one’s life.

Seattle – University District

HPB at the University District Street Fair

Look for BW, the HPB Bookworm, at the 44th Annual U District Street Fair on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 -19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. BW will have nifty giveaways plus HPB coupons. Be sure to check out your U District HPB just a few blocks north of the Street Fair.

Edmond, OK

Mad Science Spectacular

Have you ever wondered why you can see your breath on a cold day? Or how quicksand works? If so, come to your Edmond HPB on Saturday, May 18 at 3 p.m. for Mad Science Spectacular. Children of all ages can learn about science versus magic in a fun and interactive way.

Avon, IN

The Great Gatsby HPB Book Club Discussion

Whether you’re a swanky swell or a flapper with great gams, throw on your glad rags and join the HPB Book Club as we read F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Come to your Avon HPB on Thursday, May 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., for an in-depth discussion of this literary classic. It will be the cat’s meow. Light refreshments available.

Arlington, TX – Lincoln Square

Pirate Poetry Slam

Avast ye landlubbers! Your Lincoln Square HPB will host an evening of pirate poetry on Friday, May 24 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. with local pirate poetry group The Seadog Slam. And if ye be a pirate too, perhaps ye will be persuaded to read your poems as well.

Storytime – Multiple Locations

Many of our stores have weekly or monthly storytimes. Check out this month’s listings:

Huebner Road, San Antonio – Join us the first Sunday of every month for Storytime Sunday at 2 p.m. The staff will read one of their favorite books, geared toward booklovers ages 2-8. See you May 5!

Northwest Highway – Dallas – Join us every Sunday from 1-2 p.m. for a story and special craft activity. Recommended for kids ages 10 and under.

Lincoln Square – Arlington, TX – Stop by the Lincoln Square Half Price Books every Sunday at 2 p.m. for a fun tale. Recommended for kids ranging from infants to 6 years of age. Refreshments will be provided.

Plano, TX – Our new Plano store will share a fun story with the kiddos each Sunday at 2 p.m.

Mesquite, TX Pack up your kiddos and visit our store in Mesquite every Sunday for Storytime and Crafts. Sit down and enjoy a good tale and free activity with us from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Readers and arts-and-crafts lovers of all ages are welcome.

Rockwall, TXVisit us in Rockwall each Sunday at 3 p.m. for a fun story. Stick around and get crafty with us with a new activity for kids each week. Storytime recommended for kids ranging from pre-schoolers to 5th graders.

South Arlington, TXPack up your little readers and come to South Arlington HPB for a fun storytime. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 3 p.m. every Sunday afternoon. Recommended for kids ranging from 2 to 8 years of age.

Lynnwood, WA – Bring the kiddos to the Lynnwood HPB for storytime from 3 to 4 p.m. every Sunday.

Corpus Christi, TX Load up your half-pint readers and visit us at Moore Plaza for Storytime Sundays. We’ll share a tale from 2 to 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Recommended for kids ranging from pre-school to 4th grade. See you May 12!

Mason, Ohio – Sit down for a good tale each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at our Mason Half Price Books.

Humble, TX – Bring the kids for a children’s storytime every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for kids ages 1 to 6.

Edmond, OK – Enjoy a fun story with the folks at the Edmond HPB at 3 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. See you May 11!

Paradise Valley – Phoenix – Bring your half-pint readers in for a good tale with us from 2:30 to 3:30 pm on the second Saturday of each month. See you May 11!

Hurstbourne – Louisville, KYBring the kids the third Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. for storytime. Join us for sing-alongs, coloring contests, story-telling and more. See you May 18!

Springhurst/Freys Hill – Louisville, KYStop by the Springhurst store on the last Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m., where we’ll have stories, games, activities and snacks. See you May 25!

Sir Barton Place, Lexington, KY – Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Sir Barton Place HPB for Storytime Saturday. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us from 2 to 3 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. See you May 25!

Special Sales – Multiple Locations

Louisville, KY

Media Sale at the Expo Five Expo Dome

Listen up, audiophiles and movie buffs! Have we got a sale for you! Join HPB at the

Expo Five Expo Dome in Louisville for a fantastic media sale on Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Everything will be $3 or less. Stock up on DVDs, CDs, LPs and more.

Accepted Tender: Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. We are sorry, but we are unable to accept coupons, other discounts or gift cards at the clearance sale. All sales are final.

Phoenix, AZ

HPB at Phoenix Comicon 2013

Ready to geek out in Phoenix? Come to the Phoenix Comicon to meet Frank Beddor, author of The Looking Glass Wars, and actor John Barrowman, from Doctor Who and Torchwood, and look for the HPB booth, #553, from Thursday, May 23 through Sunday, May 26. HPB will sell comics, manga, graphic novels, science fiction and fantasy novels, DVDs and more.

Burleson, Texas

Tuesday Night Specials
Stop by our Burleson location each Tuesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. for discount specials. Great savings may include 20% off DVDs or 30% off fiction hardcovers. You won’t know what’s on sale until you visit. Tuesday Night Specials valid at this location only. Ask in store for details.

Northwest Highway – Dallas

Comic Book Wednesdays

Pow! Comics just got cheaper! Half Price Books on Northwest Highway in Dallas, Texas will be reducing all regularly-priced comic books to the sale price of 50¢ each on Wednesdays only. Recurring each week on Wednesdays until further notice. Collectibles and bargain bundles excluded.

$1 VHS Fridays

Feed that VCR! Shop our VHS collection every Friday and save even more on video tapes of all genres. All VHS in stock priced at $4.98 or less will be sold for just $1.00 on Fridays only, until further notice. Offer valid at Northwest Highway location only.

Greenwood, Indiana

Comic Book Wednesdays

Every Wednesday, stop by our Greenwood store to get 20% off all single-issue comics, including clearance and collectible issues. Offer good at this location only.

Clearwater Village – Indianapolis

Comics Sale Wednesdays

Comic fans and collectors, don’t miss our weekly Comics Sale Wednesdays. Save 20% off comic books at our Clearwater Village HPB in Indianapolis, Indiana. Come back each week as we restock with new adventures in store! Sale excludes graphic novels and manga. Continues each Wednesday at this location until further notice. No superhero powers required.

Vinyl Fridays

Join us for a LP shopping spree! Get 20% off all vinyl on Fridays at our Clearwater Village HPB. Come back each week for new discoveries and savings! No exclusions. All LPs discounted each Friday at this location until further notice.

Avon, Indiana

Retro Thursdays

Think it’s still cool to be old school? Stop by the Half Price Books in Avon every Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and get 20% off all vinyl, cassettes, comics, graphic novels and manga. Offer good at this location only.

Half Price Books Outlet – Bloomington, Indiana

Vinyl Thursdays

Your Bloomington Half Price Books Outlet is having Buy One LP, Get One Free each Thursday. Thumb through our vast, cool selection of LPs, all priced at 50¢ or less. See store for details.

Northbrook/Greenbriar – Indianapolis

Retro Tuesdays

Listen up media aficionados! Join us each Tuesday and get 20% off all vinyl, cassettes, VHS, comics, manga, graphic novels and video games at our Northbrook/Greenbriar HPB in Indianapolis. Discount at this location only. No other discounts apply.

Music Fridays

Looking for some soothing grooves or pounding beats to start your weekend? Stop by the Greenwood HPB every Friday to get 20% off all CDs, LPs, cassettes and 8-track tapes. Offer good at this location only.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Comic Books Sale

Whamo! That’s right! Stop by the Fort Wayne location every Thursday and save an additional 20% off all comic books in store. Sale at the Fort Wayne HPB location only.

LP Day – Fridays 

Join us each Friday for LP Day. All LPs will be 20% off, with some of your favorite songs being played on the turn-table.

South Arlington – Arlington, Texas

Retro Media Fridays

Get ready for a throwback! Join us at the Four Corners HPB in South Arlington every Friday night from 7-10 p.m. All retro media is 20% off – including LPs, cassette tapes, 8 tracks, VHS tapes and LaserDiscs.

Appleton, WI

Vinyl Fridays

Get 20% off all vinyl on Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m. at our Appleton HPB. Like what you hear? Records playing in the store are 50% off. Come back each week for new discoveries and savings! Discount at this location only.

Lexington, KY

Vinyl Fridays

Move to the groove while you shop! Join us on the last Friday of each month. Listen to classic tunes on vinyl and get 20% off all vinyl LPs all day at both the Sir Barton Place and Fayette Place HPBs in Lexington. Discount at this location only. See you May 31!

Phoenix – Paradise Valley

Vinyl Final Friday

Join us on the last Friday of each month to listen to classic tunes on vinyl and get 15% off all vinyl LPs from 7-10 p.m. at your Paradise Valley HPB. Offer good at this location only. See you May 31!

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As always, be sure to check your local store’s webpage to see if anything has been added throughout the month.

-Emily

Local Store Events Round-Up: April

Looking for something to do in April? Check out some fun happenings at your neighborhood Half Price Books this month!

All Markets

Half Pint Library Book Giveaways

Our Half Pint Library book drive wrapped up March 31. Now its time to give the books away! Any non profit organization or school can pick up a few boxes of books at one of our Half Pint Library book giveaways during the month of April. Visit www.hpb.com/halfpint for more information and to find the event nearest you.

April-May Book Club 

The Great Gatsby is considered one of the Great American Novels – and there’s a new movie adaptation coming out in May! Dust off your copy or grab one from your local HPB, then hop over to Facebook to join the discussion. 

Round Rock, TX

The Great Gatsby HPB Book Club Discussion

Join the HPB Book Club as we read F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Come to your Round Rock HPB on Wednesday, April 24, from 7 to 8 pm, for an in-depth discussion of this literary classic. Light refreshments available.

Algonquin, IL

Win $100 Gift Card at our Algonquin Commons Opening

That’s right – we’re opening a new store! Join us at our Algonquin Commons Great Opening Celebration Thursday, April 25 – Sunday April 28. The first 100 people through the door at 9 a.m. Thursday through Sunday at the Algonquin store get a FREE tote bag and $5 gift card. One tote bag will contain a $100 gift card! Feeling lucky? Visit each day for a new chance to win.

*Limit one tote bag per person, 16 years of age and up. Offer valid 4.25.13 – 4.28.13 at Algonquin Commons, Algonquin, IL location only. One random $100 gift card winner each day, Thursday – Sunday.

Dallas-Fort Worth

Join HPB at Earth Day Dallas, an annual, outdoor festival celebrating the environment! Earth Day Dallas seeks to elevate environmental awareness and influence the way North Texans think, live and work. The family-friendly and free-admission event allows leaders in the corporate, academic and non-profit worlds to unite and show North Texans how green lifestyle choices can lower their cost of living, improve their health, and help save the environment. Come on down to Fair Park for this two-day festival; HPB will be at booth #206-208! 

Oklahoma City, OK — Penn Park 

Record Store Day

Do vinyl grooves make you move? Come visit your Penn Park HPB on Record Store Day – Saturday, April 20, when all vinyl LPs are 20% off. Offer good at this location only.

 

 

Humble, TX

HPB Humble Book Club

Looking to expand your reading pleasure? Join the discussion at our HPB Humble Book Club. We meet the first Monday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Here are the books we’ll discuss:

April 1 – On Chesil Beach, by Ian McEwan

Journaling at Half Price Books

Have you always wanted to keep a journal but couldn’t seem to get started? Your HPB in Humble will share the art of journaling. Andi Klemm will show you how to create your own pages, write your story and use your words as art. Join the conversation on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. See you April 11!

Kenwood Galleria – Cincinnati

Dog Days at Half Price Books

Join us at our Kenwood Galleria HPB to take a bite out of reading. Load up the kids and bring them to Half Price Books where they can read a book to Rudi, the Shih Tzu, from 11 a.m. to noon each first and third Saturday of the month. Presented in partnership with the Therapy Pets of Greater Cincinnati. See you April 6 and 20!

McKinney, TX

Meet Border Collie Companions

Looking for a loyal friend, a lovable buddy, a canine companion? On Saturday, April 13, from noon to 3pm, All Border Collie Rescue group < http://www.allbordercollierescue.com > will bring bright and beautiful Border Collie dogs for a meet and greet at your McKinney HPB. Group representatives will talk about this extremely intelligent working dog breed and how to adopt a rescued Border Collie.

 

Book Signing with Todd Boddy

Texas author, Todd Boddy, will sell and sign his new book, The Exit: Blue Moon Chronicles, an Apocalyptic Science Fiction story. Join us at your McKinney HPB on Saturday, April 6, from noon to 4 p.m. Also, meet young Graphic Novelist Andrew Purdum.

Book Signing with Bob May

Local author Bob May will sell and sign his book, The Best Season – The First Ninety Games: Honoring Black Ball Through Baseball Board Game Simulation: a book that highlights the great players from early baseball’s Negro leagues. Join us at your McKinney HPB on Saturday, April 20 from noon to 4 p.m.

Brookfield, WI

Run for the Hills Mascot Race

Come and cheer on BW, the HPB bookworm, at Wisconsin Hills Middle School “Run for the Hills” < http://www.whmsrunforthehills.org > 2013 Mascot Race. Join in an afternoon of family fun at Mitchell Park in Brookfield on Sunday, April 28. Festivities start at 1 pm with the Mascot Race < http://www.whmsrunforthehills.org/mascot-race.php > starting at 2:30 pm. Go, BW! Go! See you there.

Texas Library Association Conference

Look for the HPB booth #2414 at the Texas Library Association’s Annual Conference. Join us Thursday-Saturday, April 25-27 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Be sure to stop by and pick up information about our Educator Discount Card, plus sign up for our mailing list and enter a daily drawing for an HPB Gift Card. And remember, your P.O. money goes twice as far at Half Price Books, where almost everything is half price or less every day. See you there!

Humane Society’s “Wish Egg” Drive

The Central Oklahoma Humane Society is having a donation drive. Stop by your Country Club Corner HPB and pickup a “Wish Egg” from an OK Humane volunteer. Each plastic egg will have a suggested item to donate. Come help cats and dogs in need on Saturday, April 6, from 1-3 p.m.

Dallas – Northwest Highway

Fahrenheit 451 Panel Discussion

In conjunction with The Big Read’s tribute to the late Ray Bradbury and Fahrenheit 451, WordSpace presents a discussion panel, featuring Dallas writer-stars Jerome Weeks, Ben Fountain, and Charles Dee Mitchell. Join us at your Flagship HPB on Tuesday, April 9, from 7-9 p.m.

Animal Adoptions

Cute kitties and canine companions will visit our Flagship HPB on the third Saturday of each month from noon to 4 p.m. The League of Animal Protectors, a nonprofit animal rescue and adoption organization, will have a select group of adoptable pets looking for good, forever homes. See you April 20!

Plano, TX

Robert Valleau Book Signing

Come join us at your Plano HPB on Saturday, April 20, from 1-3 pm. Robert Valleau will sign his new book Mystic Dreams and Dusty Roads. See store for details.

Dallas-Fort Worth

HPB at Earth Day Dallas

Join HPB in celebrating the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day. Look for the HPB booth at Earth Day Dallas in Fair Park, Saturday & Sunday, April 20-21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We’ll have items for sale plus reusable HPB tote bags and coupons. HPB has been buying and selling s(eco)ndhand since 1972. Admission is free. See you there!

Phoenix

HPB at Earth Day Phoenix

We’ll have coupons at reusable tote bags at the Half Price Books booth at Earth Day Phoenix in Cesar Chavez Plaza on Monday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Springhurst/Freys Hill – Louisville, KY

Monthly Coloring Contest
Grab a crayon and unleash your inner artist! Stop inside the Springhurst Half Price Books and get involved with our Monthly Coloring Contest. Each month, a new coloring sheet is available for our pint-sized customers. Throughout the month, children ages 13 and under may submit their coloring sheet for entry. At the end of the month, 4 winners are selected (one from each age group). Winners receive a Half Price Books Gift Card and the honor of having their artwork displayed in store.

Storytime – Multiple Locations

Many of our stores have weekly or monthly storytimes. Check out this month’s listings:

Huebner Road, San Antonio – Join us the first Sunday of every month for Storytime Sunday at 2 p.m. The staff will read one of their favorite books, geared toward booklovers ages 2-8. See you April 7!

Northwest Highway – Dallas – Join us every Sunday from 1-2 p.m. for a story and special craft activity. Recommended for kids ages 10 and under.

Lincoln Square – Arlington, TX – Stop by the Lincoln Square Half Price Books every Sunday at 2 p.m. for a fun tale. Recommended for kids ranging from infants to 6 years of age. Refreshments will be provided.

Plano, TX – Our new Plano store will share a fun story with the kiddos each Sunday at 2 p.m.

Mesquite, TX Pack up your kiddos and visit our store in Mesquite every Sunday for Storytime and Crafts. Sit down and enjoy a good tale and free activity with us from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Readers and arts-and-crafts lovers of all ages are welcome.

Rockwall, TXVisit us in Rockwall each Sunday at 3 p.m. for a fun story. Stick around and get crafty with us with a new activity for kids each week. Storytime recommended for kids ranging from pre-schoolers to 5th graders.

South Arlington, TXPack up your little readers and come to South Arlington HPB for a fun storytime. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 3 p.m. every Sunday afternoon. Recommended for kids ranging from 2 to 8 years of age.

Lynnwood, WA – Bring the kiddos to the Lynnwood HPB for storytime from 3 to 4 p.m. every Sunday.

Corpus Christi, TX Load up your half-pint readers and visit us at Moore Plaza for Storytime Sundays. We’ll share a tale from 2 to 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Recommended for kids ranging from pre-school to 4th grade. See you April 14!

Mason, Ohio – Sit down for a good tale each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at our Mason Half Price Books.

Humble, TX – Bring the kids for a children’s storytime every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for kids ages 1 to 6.

Edmond, OK – Enjoy a fun story with the folks at the Edmond HPB at 3 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. See you April 13!

Hurstbourne – Louisville, KYBring the kids the third Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. for storytime. Join us for sing-alongs, coloring contests, story-telling and more. See you April 20!

Springhurst/Freys Hill – Louisville, KYStop by the Springhurst store on the last Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m., where we’ll have stories, games, activities and snacks. See you April 27!

Sir Barton Place, Lexington, KY – Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Sir Barton Place HPB for Storytime Saturday. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us from 2 to 3 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. See you April 27!

Special Sales – Multiple Locations

Seattle

Kids’ Book Warehouse Sale

One day only! Join us for a fantastic Kids’ Book Warehouse Sale where all items are $3 or less. Stock up on wonderful children’s books. Don’t miss this one day of ridiculous savings at our Washington Warehouse in Seattle on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.! Get there early for the best selection.

Burleson, Texas

Tuesday Night Specials
Stop by our Burleson location each Tuesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. for discount specials. Great savings may include 20% off DVDs or 30% off fiction hardcovers. You won’t know what’s on sale until you visit. Tuesday Night Specials valid at this location only. Ask in store for details.

Northwest Highway – Dallas

Comic Book Wednesdays

Pow! Comics just got cheaper! Half Price Books on Northwest Highway in Dallas, Texas will be reducing all regularly-priced comic books to the sale price of 50¢ each on Wednesdays only. Recurring each week on Wednesdays until further notice. Collectibles and bargain bundles excluded.

$1 VHS Fridays
Feed that VCR! Shop our VHS collection every Friday and save even more on video tapes of all genres. All VHS in stock priced at $4.98 or less will be sold for just $1.00 on Fridays only, until further notice. Offer valid at Northwest Highway location only.

Greenwood, Indiana

Comic Book Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, stop by our Greenwood store to get 20% off all single-issue comics, including clearance and collectible issues. Offer good at this location only.

Music Night Bargains and More

Listen up, audiophiles, we’re staying open late! On Friday, April 19, from 9 p.m. till midnight, you’ll find 30% off all regular priced music plus clearance CDs marked down to $1, clearance vinyl LPs for 50¢, and bargain vinyl for just 10¢! Stick around to shop locally made “vinyl” art. Plus, sign up for a silent auction for two turntables with proceeds benefitting local music. Wow, you can buy stacks o’ wax, a plethora of platters, gobs of grooves, loads of LPs, or as many as you please.

Clearwater Village – Indianapolis

Comics Sale Wednesdays
Comic fans and collectors, don’t miss our weekly Comics Sale Wednesdays. Save 20% off comic books at our Clearwater Village HPB in Indianapolis, Indiana. Come back each week as we restock with new adventures in store! Sale excludes graphic novels and manga. Continues each Wednesday at this location until further notice. No superhero powers required.

Vinyl Fridays
Join us for a LP shopping spree! Get 20% off all vinyl on Fridays at our Clearwater Village HPB. Come back each week for new discoveries and savings! No exclusions. All LPs discounted each Friday at this location until further notice.

Avon, Indiana

Retro Thursdays

Think it’s still cool to be old school? Stop by the Half Price Books in Avon every Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and get 20% off all vinyl, cassettes, comics, graphic novels and manga. Offer good at this location only.

Half Price Books Outlet – Bloomington, Indiana

Vinyl Thursdays

Your Bloomington Half Price Books Outlet is having Buy One LP, Get One Free each Thursday. Thumb through our vast, cool selection of LPs, all priced at 50¢ or less. See store for details.

Fill-a-Bag for $15

1-DAY ONLY! Your Half Price Books Outlet is offering a special deal on Wednesday, April 24. Come “Fill-a-Bag for $15” and stock up on select fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, music and movies. Fill a free souvenir HPB reusable tote bag with select merchandise from our assorted Bargain Tables and get your whole bundle for just $15 plus tax. Offer good at Half Price Books Outlet in Bloomington, IN only.

Northbrook/Greenbriar – Indianapolis

Retro Tuesdays

Listen up media aficionados! Join us each Tuesday and get 20% off all vinyl, cassettes, VHS, comics, manga, graphic novels and video games at our Northbrook/Greenbriar HPB in Indianapolis. Discount at this location only. No other discounts apply.

Music Fridays

Looking for some soothing grooves or pounding beats to start your weekend? Stop by the Greenwood HPB every Friday to get 20% off all CDs, LPs, cassettes and 8-track tapes. Offer good at this location only.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Comic Books Sale

Whamo! That’s right! Stop by the Fort Wayne location every Thursday and save an additional 20% off all comic books in store. Sale at the Fort Wayne HPB location only.

LP Day – Fridays 

Join us each Friday for LP Day. All LPs will be 20% off, with some of your favorite songs being played on the turn-table.

South Arlington – Arlington, Texas

Retro Media Fridays

Get ready for a throwback! Join us at the Four Corners HPB in South Arlington every Friday night from 7-10 p.m. All retro media is 20% off – including LPs, cassette tapes, 8 tracks, VHS tapes and LaserDiscs.

Appleton, WI

Vinyl Fridays

Get 20% off all vinyl on Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m. at our Appleton HPB. Like what you hear? Records playing in the store are 50% off. Come back each week for new discoveries and savings! Discount at this location only.

Lexington, KY

Vinyl Fridays

Move to the groove while you shop! Join us on the last Friday of each month. Listen to classic tunes on vinyl and get 20% off all vinyl LPs all day at both the Sir Barton Place and Fayette Place HPBs in Lexington. Discount at this location only. See you April 26!

Ridgmar/Westover Village – Fort Worth, TX

Vintage Decor Blowout

Your Ridgmar HPB is Spring Cleaning. We are clearing out many unique decorative items and offering them to you. Collectible items offered for sale include coffee and meat grinders, tricycles, school benches, watering cans and more. Join us Friday-Sunday, April 26-28, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for this unique sale. Get there early for the best selection.

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As always, be sure to check your local store’s webpage to see if anything has been added throughout the month.

-Emily

Local Store Events Round-Up: March

March Store Events

Looking for something to do in March? Check out some fun happenings at your neighborhood Half Price Books this month!

All Stores

15th Annual Half Pint Library Book Drive

Donate a new or gently used children’s book at any Half Price Books location during our Half Pint Library book drive, now through March 31. The books you and your family have already enjoyed will go directly to local nonprofit organizations, libraries and teacher’s classrooms in your community. Half Price Books will match each book you donate during the drive. For more information, visit www.hpb.com/hpl.

 

Dog Days at Half Price Books

 

Join us at our South Ohio locations to take a bite out of reading.  Load up the kids and bring them to Half Price Books where they can read a book to a loveable pup. 

  • Kenwood Galleria – read to Rudi, the Shih Tzu on March 2 and 16 from 11 a.m. – noon
  • Mason – read to Bella, the Pug on March 3 from 3 – 4 p.m.
  • Fairfield Township – read to Potter, the Bearded Collie on March 10 and 24 from 1 – 2 p.m.

San Antonio, TX

Book Signing with Jesse James Leija

Meet former two-time World Boxing Champion, Jesse James Leija, “The Texas Tornado.” Leija, who partnered with Hollywood screenwriter Dustin Warburton, will sell and sign his debut children’s book, Jesse and the Boogeyman. Join us at our Castle Hills HPB on Saturday, March 23, from 1 to 3 pm.

McKinney, TX

Book Signing with Steve LaNore

KXII Meteorologist Steve LaNore will sell and sign his book, Weather Wits & Science Snickersa kid’s book of meteorological and astronomical corny jokes and cool facts. Join us at your McKinney HPB on Saturday, March 16 from noon to 3 pm. 

Fremont, CA

Vote For HPB in the Best of Fremont!

Now’s your chance to vote for Half Price Books as the “Best Bookstore” in the 2013 Best of Fremont Awards. Voting ends Monday, March 18, at noon so click here to vote now!

 

Humble, TX

Journaling at Half Price Books

Have you always wanted to keep a journal but couldn’t seem to get started? Your HPB in Humble will share the art of journaling. Andi Klemm will show you how to create your own pages, write your story and use your words as art. Join the conversation on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. See you March 14!

Dallas – Northwest Highway

Meet and Greet Boxer Rescue 

Looking for a loyal friend, a lovable buddy, a canine companion? On the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., NorCal Boxer Rescue will bring Boxer dogs available for adoption to our Flagship HPB store. Come see these lovable dogs looking for a good, forever home.  See you March 9!

Book Signing with Bob May

Local author Bob May will sell and sign his book, The Best Season – The First Ninety Games: Honoring Black Ball Through Baseball Board Game Simulation, a book that highlights the great players from early baseball’s Negro leagues. Join us at your Flagship HPB on Saturday, March 9 from noon to 5 pm. 

Animal Adoptions

Cute kitties and canine companions will visit our Flagship HPB on the third Saturday of each month from noon to 4 p.m. The League of Animal Protectors, a nonprofit animal rescue and adoption organization, will have a select group of adoptable pets looking for good, forever homes.  See you March 16!

Humane Society Book Signing

Local Authors Amber Jerome-Norrgard and Scott Morgan will read, sell, and sign the book, Four Paws: A Poetry Anthology by the Quillective Project. All proceeds go to The Humane Society of Dallas County’s no-kill shelter, Dog & Kitty City. Join us at your Flagship HPB on Saturday, March 30, from 2 – 4 pm.

Book Signing with The Minimalists

Meet authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus a.k.a. The Minimalists at your Flagship HPB on Monday, March 18 from 7 to 9 pm. The authors will discuss their simple-living message as well as their book, Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life. Q & A will follow along with book signing.

 

 

Monroeville, PA

Welcome Seeds of Spring

Your Monroeville HPB is welcoming the first day of Spring on Wednesday, March 20. We will give out packets of wildflower seeds free with every purchase. Offer good while supplies last. 

And Spring arose on the garden fair,
Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;
And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast
rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.
~Percy Bysshe Shelley, “The Sensitive Plant” 

Pittsburgh – The Pointe at North Fayette

Easter Egg Hunt

On the hunt for fun? Your North Fayette HPB is having an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find a plastic egg and enter a drawing for a goodie-filled Easter basket. See store for details.  

Springhurst/Freys Hill – Louisville, KY

Monthly Coloring Contest
Grab a crayon and unleash your inner artist! Stop inside the Springhurst Half Price Books and get involved with our Monthly Coloring Contest. Each month, a new coloring sheet is available for our pint-sized customers. Throughout the month, children ages 13 and under may submit their coloring sheet for entry. At the end of the month, 4 winners are selected (one from each age group). Winners receive a Half Price Books Gift Card and the honor of having their artwork displayed in store.

Storytime – Multiple Locations

Many of our stores have weekly or monthly storytimes.  Check out this month’s listings:

Huebner Road, San Antonio – Join us the first Sunday of every month for Storytime Sunday at 2 p.m.  The staff will read one of their favorite books, geared toward booklovers ages 2-8.  See you March 3!

Northwest Highway – Dallas – Join us every Sunday from 1-2 p.m. for a story and special craft activity.  Recommended for kids ages 10 and under.

Lincoln Square – Arlington, TXStop by the Lincoln Square Half Price Books every Sunday at 2 p.m. for a fun tale.  Recommended for kids ranging from infants to 6 years of age. Refreshments will be provided.

Plano, TX – Our new Plano store will share a fun story with the kiddos each Sunday at 2 p.m. Here’s what we’ll read in March:

  • ·         March 10 – Wild About Books
  • ·         March 17 – Little Red Riding Hood
  • ·         March 24 – Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

 Mesquite, TX Pack up your kiddos and visit our store in Mesquite every Sunday for Storytime and Crafts. Sit down and enjoy a good tale and free activity with us from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Readers and arts-and-crafts lovers of all ages are welcome.

Rockwall, TX Visit us in Rockwall each Sunday at 3 p.m. for a fun story.  Stick around and get crafty with us with a new activity for kids each week. Storytime recommended for kids ranging from pre-schoolers to 5th graders.

South Arlington, TXPack up your little readers and come to South Arlington HPB for a fun storytime. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 3 p.m. every Sunday afternoon. Recommended for kids ranging from 2 to 8 years of age. 

Lynnwood, WA – Bring the kiddos to the Lynnwood HPB for storytime from 3 to 4 p.m. every Sunday.

Corpus Christi, TX Load up your half-pint readers and visit us at Moore Plaza for Storytime Sundays. We’ll share a tale from 2 to 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month.  Recommended for kids ranging from pre-school to 4th grade.  See you March 10!

Mason, Ohio – Sit down for a good tale each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at our Mason Half Price Books.
 

Humble, TX – Bring the kids for a children’s storytime every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m.  Snacks will be provided.  Recommended for kids ages 1 to 6. 

Hurstbourne – Louisville, KY Bring the kids the third Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. for storytime. Join us for sing-alongs, coloring contests, story-telling and more.  See you March 16!

Springhurst/Freys Hill – Louisville, KYStop by the Springhurst store on the last Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m., where we’ll have stories, games, activities and snacks.  See you March 30!

Sir Barton Place, Lexington, KY – Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Sir Barton Place HPB for Storytime Saturday. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us from 2 to 3pm on the last Saturday of each month. 

 

Special Sales – Multiple Locations


50% Off Bargain Sale!

2-DAYS ONLY! Your Half Price Books Outlet is offering a special deal on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17. All merchandise from our assorted Bargain Tables, carts, and Bargain Room are 50% off. Offer good at Half Price Books Outlet in Bloomington, IN only.

Seattle 

Media Warehouse Sale

One day only! Join us for a fantastic media sale at our Washington Warehouse, on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Everything will be $3 or less. Stock up on DVDs, CDs, software, comics, manga and more. You can find our Warehouse Sale just north of 85th on the west side of Greenwood Avenue in Seattle. Get there early for the best selection.

HPB at Sakura-Con 2013

Look for the HPB booth at Sakura-Con from Friday, March 29 to Sunday, March 31. HPB will sell anime, manga, video games, DVDs, collectibles and more at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. See you there!

Burleson, Texas

Tuesday Night Specials
Stop by our Burleson location each Tuesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. for discount specials. Great savings may include 20% off DVDs or 30% off fiction hardcovers. You won’t know what’s on sale until you visit. Tuesday Night Specials valid at this location only. Ask in store for details.

Northwest Highway – Dallas

Comic Book Wednesdays

Pow! Comics just got cheaper! Half Price Books on Northwest Highway in Dallas, Texas will be reducing all regularly-priced comic books to the sale price of 50¢ each on Wednesdays only. Recurring each week on Wednesdays until further notice. Collectibles and bargain bundles excluded. 

$1 VHS Fridays
Feed that VCR! Shop our VHS collection every Friday and save even more on video tapes of all genres. All VHS in stock priced at $4.98 or less will be sold for just $1.00 on Fridays only, until further notice. Offer valid at Northwest Highway location only.

Greenwood, Indiana

Comic Book Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, stop by our Greenwood store to get 20% off all single-issue comics, including clearance and collectible issues. Offer good at this location only.

Clearwater Village – Indianapolis

Comics Sale Wednesdays
Comic fans and collectors, don’t miss our weekly Comics Sale Wednesdays. Save 20% off comic books at our Clearwater Village HPB in Indianapolis, Indiana. Come back each week as we restock with new adventures in store! Sale excludes graphic novels and manga. Continues each Wednesday at this location until further notice. No superhero powers required.

Vinyl Fridays
Join us for a LP shopping spree! Get 20% off all vinyl on Fridays at our Clearwater Village HPB.  Come back each week for new discoveries and savings! No exclusions. All LPs discounted each Friday at this location until further notice.

Avon, Indiana

Retro Thursdays

Think it’s still cool to be old school? Stop by the Half Price Books in Avon every Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and get 20% off all vinyl, cassettes, comics, graphic novels and manga. Offer good at this location only.

Half Price Books Outlet – Bloomington, Indiana

Vinyl Thursdays

Your Bloomington Half Price Books Outlet is having Buy One LP, Get One Free each Thursday. Thumb through our vast, cool selection of LPs, all priced at 50¢ or less. See store for details. 

Northbrook/Greenbriar – Indianapolis

Retro Tuesdays

Listen up media aficionados! Join us each Tuesday and get 20% off all vinyl, cassettes, VHS, comics, manga, graphic novels and video games at our Northbrook/Greenbriar HPB in Indianapolis. Discount at this location only. No other discounts apply.

Music Fridays
Looking for some soothing grooves or pounding beats to start your weekend? Stop by the Greenwood HPB every Friday to get 20% off all CDs, LPs, cassettes and 8-track tapes. Offer good at this location only.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Comic Books Sale
Whamo! That’s right! Stop by the Fort Wayne location every Thursday and save an additional 20% off all comic books in store. Sale at the Fort Wayne HPB location only. 

LP Day – Fridays
Join us each Friday for LP Day. All LPs will be 20% off, with some of your favorite songs being played on the turn-table.

South Arlington – Arlington, Texas

Retro Media Fridays

Get ready for a throwback! Join us at the Four Corners HPB in South Arlington every Friday night from 7-10 p.m. All retro media is 20% off – including LPs, cassette tapes, 8 tracks, VHS tapes and LaserDiscs.

Appleton, WI

Vinyl Fridays

Get 20% off all vinyl on Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m. at our Appleton HPB. Like what you hear? Records playing in the store are 50% off. Come back each week for new discoveries and savings! Discount at this location only.

Pittsburgh – Ross Park Mall Area

Vinyl Record Night

Listen up, audiophiles! It’s back to ‘old school’ at our Ross Township HPB. On Friday, March 22, from 7 to 10 p.m. you’ll find all $1 LPs for just 50¢! Wow, you can buy stacks o’ wax, a plethora of platters, gobs of grooves, loads of LPs, or as many as you please. And, don’t forget to sign up for our mailing list and enter for a chance to win a $20 HPB Gift Card. See store for details.

Niles, IL

It’s a Vinyl Party!

Listen up, audiophiles!  Your Niles HPB is having a Vinyl Party on Friday, March 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. All vinyl will be 20% off. Discount at this location only.

Lexington, KY

Vinyl Fridays

Move to the groove while you shop! Join us on the last Friday of each month. Listen to classic tunes on vinyl and get 20% off all vinyl LPs all day at our Sir Barton Place HPB in Lexington. Discount at this location only. See you March 29!

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As always, be sure to check your local store’s webpage to see if anything has been added throughout the month.

-Emily

Local Store Events Round-Up: February

Lots of fun things are going on at your neighborhood Half Price Books stores, including a little something special for those of you on our email list.  Check out what’s happening in February!

All Stores

2013 Half Pint Schools Giveaway

Half Pint Schools Giveaway

Parents and Educators: Enter to win a $100 HPB Gift Card for your school library! One winner will be randomly selected in each of our 22 markets. Deadline to register is February 17, 2013. Visit http://hpb.com/schools for giveaway details. And don’t forget to sign up for our Educator’s Discount Card – how teachers and librarians can save 10% year round!

Booklover’s Weekend

If you’re on the HPB Email List, check your email inbox on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) for a special offer! If you’re not on the list, it’s not too late to get in on this sweetheart deal! Sign up online in store today and you’ll get your own store coupon to use during Booklover’s Weekend — Friday, February 15 through Monday, February 18 — at any Half Price Books location. See coupon for redemption details.

Monroeville, PA

Spot the Groundhog’s Shadow

Groundhog’s Day is February 2. During the month of February at your Monroeville HPB, if you spot the groundhog’s shadow it could mean good fortune. Spot the groundhog’s shadow, sign up for our mailing list, and you’ll be entered to win a $20 HPB gift card. Winner will be selected at the end of February.

Celebrate Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is February 10 and your Monroeville HPB is celebrating the Year of the Snake all month long. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a snake in the house is a good omen because it means your family will not starve. We’d like to help. Sign up in store for our mailing list and you can enter to win a dinner for two at Sapporo Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar. See store for details.

Kenwood Galleria – Cincinnati; Mason, OH; Fairfield Township – Hamilton, OH

Dog Days at Half Price Books

Join us at our South Ohio locations to take a bite out of reading.  Load up the kids and bring them to Half Price Books where they can read a book to a loveable pup. 

  • Kenwood Galleria – read to Rudi, the Shih Tzu on Feb. 2 and 16 from 11 a.m. – noon
  • Mason – read to Bella, the Pug on Feb. 17 from 3 – 4 p.m.
  • Fairfield Township – read to Potter, the Bearded Collie on Feb. 10 and 24 from 1 – 2 p.m.

Edmond, OK

Book Signing with F. Davis James

Local author, F. Davis James will sell and sign his book, For Heaven’s Sake, at your Edmond HPB on Saturday, February 2, from noon to 3 p.m. Follow the story of Walleye Watkins along his whimsical romp through the different heavens of the world’s great religions.

Phoenix – Paradise Valley

Book Signing with Joseph Serrano

Local author Joseph Serrano will sell and sign his book, Technomode at your Paradise Valley HPB on Sunday, February 3, from noon to 2 p.m. This is a post-apocalyptic story of the struggle between humans and machines in an occult world of sociorobotics and mecha technology.

Freebooter’s Paradise Book Signing

Come and listen to a story about mystery and adventure, pirates, gold, and magic. Local author Tim Loge will read, sell and sign Freebooter’s Paradise; A Dangerous Tandem Adventure a kids’ chapter book recommended for 4th through 8th grade. Join us at our Paradise Valley HPB on Sunday, February 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Humble, TX

HPB Humble Book Club

Looking to expand your reading pleasure? Join the discussion at our HPB Humble Book Club. We meet the first Monday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. On Monday, Feb. 4, we will meet to discuss March, by Geraldine Brooks.

Feeling Lucky at Love?

Your HPB Humble store is offering you a chance to win a dinner for two. Starting Monday, Feb. 4 through Saturday, Feb. 9, buy your favorite love story and you can enter to win a $25 gift card for Wunsche Bros. Cafe in Old Town Spring. See store for details.

Book Signing with Ted Anthony Roberts

Local Author Ted Anthony Roberts will sell and sign his book, Captain Skull  at your Humble HPB on Saturday, February 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a piratical, romantic, swashbuckling adventure story from the fictional memoirs of Sir Charles of Riley.

Naperville, IL

Celebrating our First Year in Naperville!

Join us on Saturday, February 9, as we celebrate our first year in Naperville. The first 100 people through the door at 9 am get a FREE tote bag!* One lucky shopper will win a $25 HPB Gift Card! Bring the whole family for a day of snacks, kids’ goodies, and a special appearance by BW, the HPB bookworm. Also, sign up for our email list and get 10% off that day’s purchase. Discount good at Naperville location only.

*Limit one tote bag per person, 16 years of age and up. Offer valid 2.9.13 at Naperville location only.

Austin – North Lamar

Book Signing with Amy Lawrence-Loughlin

Local author, Amy Lawrence-Loughlin will sell and sign her book, For the Love of Gus, A True Rescue to Riches Tale at your North Lamar HPB on Saturday, February 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. Come and meet the real Gus the Great Dane, a really big dog with a really big heart. A portion of the book sale proceeds will be donated the animal rescue organizations.

Dallas – Northwest Highway

Meet and Greet Boxer Rescue

Looking for a loyal friend, a lovable buddy, a canine companion? On the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., NorCal Boxer Rescue will bring Boxer dogs available for adoption to our Flagship HPB store. Come see these lovable dogs looking for a good, forever home.  See you Feb. 9!

Animal Adoptions

Cute kitties and canine companions will visit our Flagship HPB on the third Saturday of each month from noon to 4 p.m. The League of Animal Protectors, a nonprofit animal rescue and adoption organization, will have a select group of adoptable pets looking for good, forever homes.  See you Feb. 16!

Houston – Copperfield Plaza

Building a Better Store

We’re remodeling your Copperfield HPB store to be better, brighter and easier for you to shop. We will temporarily close on Monday, February 11 and Tuesday, February 12 while we finish sprucing things up for you. Come back to see all the changes when we reopen Wednesday, February 13 at 9 a.m.

Pittsburgh – The Pointe at North Fayette

Kid Fun on Extraterrestrial Culture Day

On Tuesday, February 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., your Half Price Books at The Pointe at North Fayette is celebrating Extraterrestrial Culture Day. Kids ages 4 to 12 and any cosmic visitors are invited to build their own spaceship. No need to phone home, we’ll have the supplies, earthling youth provide the creativity. Spaceships are guaranteed to fly as far as your imagination will allow. 

Garland, Texas

Book Signing with Robert Stevens, Jr. 

Author Robert Stevens, Jr. will sell and sign his second novel, Images. Join us at our Firewheel Plaza Half Price Books in Garland Saturday, February 16, from noon to 3 p.m. 

Phoenix – Camelback

Book Signing with Joseph Serrano

Local author Joseph Serrano will stop by our other Phoenix store to sell and sign his book, Technomode at our Camelback HPB on Saturday, February 23, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Springhurst/Freys Hill – Louisville, KY

Monthly Coloring Contest
Grab a crayon and unleash your inner artist! Stop inside the Springhurst Half Price Books and get involved with our Monthly Coloring Contest. Each month, a new coloring sheet is available for our pint-sized customers. Throughout the month, children ages 13 and under may submit their coloring sheet for entry. At the end of the month, 4 winners are selected (one from each age group). Winners receive a Half Price Books Gift Card and the honor of having their artwork displayed in store.

Storytime – Multiple Locations

Many of our stores have weekly or monthly storytimes.  Check out this month’s listings:

Huebner Road, San Antonio – Join us the first Sunday of every month for Storytime Sunday at 2 p.m.  The staff will read one of their favorite books, geared toward booklovers ages 2-8.  See you Feb. 3!

Northwest Highway – Dallas – Join us every Sunday from 1-2 p.m. for a story and special craft activity.  Recommended for kids ages 10 and under.

Lincoln Square – Arlington, TXStop by the Lincoln Square Half Price Books every Sunday at 2 p.m. for a fun tale.  Recommended for kids ranging from infants to 6 years of age. Refreshments will be provided.

Plano, TX – Our new Plano store will share a fun story with the kiddos each Sunday at 2 p.m.

Mesquite, TX Pack up your kiddos and visit our store in Mesquite every Sunday for Storytime and Crafts. Sit down and enjoy a good tale and free activity with us from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Readers and arts-and-crafts lovers of all ages are welcome.

Rockwall, TX Visit us in Rockwall each Sunday at 3 p.m. for a fun story.  Stick around and get crafty with us with a new activity for kids each week. Storytime recommended for kids ranging from pre-schoolers to 5th graders.

South Arlington, TXPack up your little readers and come to South Arlington HPB for a fun storytime. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 3 p.m. every Sunday afternoon. Recommended for kids ranging from 2 to 8 years of age. 

Lynnwood, WA – Bring the kiddos to the Lynnwood HPB for storytime from 3 to 4 p.m. every Sunday.

Corpus Christi, TX Load up your half-pint readers and visit us at Moore Plaza for Storytime Sundays. We’ll share a tale from 2 to 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month.  Recommended for kids ranging from pre-school to 4th grade.  See you Feb. 10!

Mason, Ohio – Sit down for a good tale each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at our Mason Half Price Books.

Humble, TX – Bring the kids for a children’s storytime every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m.  Snacks will be provided.  Recommended for kids ages 1 to 6. 

Hurstbourne – Louisville, KY Bring the kids the third Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. for storytime. Join us for sing-alongs, coloring contests, story-telling and more.  See you Feb. 16!

Springhurst/Freys Hill – Louisville, KYStop by the Springhurst store on the last Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m., where we’ll have stories, games, activities and snacks.  See you Feb. 23!

Special Sales – Multiple Locations

Lynnwood, WA

Monday Manga Madness

Join us on Monday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. for 20% off all manga and anime at your Lynnwood HPB. You can stock up on a multitude of manga and an abundance of anime. Discount at this location only. Promotion ends on Monday, February 11, 2013.

Burleson, Texas

Tuesday Night Specials
Stop by our Burleson location each Tuesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. for discount specials. Great savings may include 20% off DVDs or 30% off fiction hardcovers. You won’t know what’s on sale until you visit. Tuesday Night Specials valid at this location only. Ask in store for details.

Northwest Highway – Dallas

Comic Book Wednesdays

Pow! Comics just got cheaper! Half Price Books on Northwest Highway in Dallas, Texas will be reducing all regularly-priced comic books to the sale price of 50¢ each on Wednesdays only. Recurring each week on Wednesdays until further notice. Collectibles and bargain bundles excluded.

$1 VHS Fridays
Feed that VCR! Shop our VHS collection every Friday and save even more on video tapes of all genres. All VHS in stock priced at $4.98 or less will be sold for just $1.00 on Fridays only, until further notice. Offer valid at Northwest Highway location only.

Greenwood, Indiana

Comic Book Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, stop by our Greenwood store to get 20% off all single-issue comics, including clearance and collectible issues. Offer good at this location only.

Clearwater Village – Indianapolis

Comics Sale Wednesdays
Comic fans and collectors, don’t miss our weekly Comics Sale Wednesdays. Save 20% off comic books at our Clearwater Village HPB in Indianapolis, Indiana. Come back each week as we restock with new adventures in store! Sale excludes graphic novels and manga. Continues each Wednesday at this location until further notice. No superhero powers required.

Vinyl Fridays
Join us for a LP shopping spree! Get 20% off all vinyl on Fridays at our Castleton Commons HPB.  Come back each week for new discoveries and savings! No exclusions. All LPs discounted each Friday at this location until further notice.

Avon, Indiana

Retro Thursdays

Think it’s still cool to be old school? Stop by the Half Price Books in Avon every Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and get 20% off all vinyl, cassettes, comics, graphic novels and manga. Offer good at this location only.

Half Price Books Outlet – Bloomington, Indiana

Vinyl Thursdays

Your Bloomington Half Price Books Outlet is having Buy One LP, Get One Free each Thursday. Thumb through our vast, cool selection of LPs, all priced at 50¢ or less. See store for details.

Northbrook/Greenbriar – Indianapolis

Retro Tuesdays

Listen up media aficionados! Join us each Tuesday and get 20% off all vinyl, cassettes, VHS, comics, manga, graphic novels and video games at our Northbrook/Greenbriar HPB in Indianapolis. Discount at this location only. No other discounts apply.

Music Fridays
Looking for some soothing grooves or pounding beats to start your weekend? Stop by the Greenwood HPB every Friday to get 20% off all CDs, LPs, cassettes and 8-track tapes. Offer good at this location only.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Comic Books Sale
Whamo! That’s right! Stop by the Fort Wayne location every Thursday and save an additional 20% off all comic books in store. Sale at the Fort Wayne HPB location only.

LP Day – Fridays
Join us each Friday for LP Day. All LPs will be 20% off, with some of your favorite songs being played on the turn-table.

South Arlington – Arlington, Texas

Retro Media Fridays

Get ready for a throwback! Join us at the Four Corners HPB in South Arlington every Friday night from 7-10 p.m. All retro media is 20% off – including LPs, cassette tapes, 8 tracks, VHS tapes and LaserDiscs.

Appleton, WI

Vinyl Fridays

Get 20% off all vinyl on Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m. at our Appleton HPB. Like what you hear? Records playing in the store are 50% off. Come back each week for new discoveries and savings! Discount at this location only.

Lexington, KY

Vinyl Fridays

Move to the groove while you shop! Join us on the last Friday of each month from 6 to 10 p.m. and listen to classic tunes on vinyl and get 20% off all vinyl LPs at our Sir Barton Place HPB in Lexington. Discount at this location only.  See you Jan. 25!

Louisville, KY – Hurstbourne

After-Hours Vinyl Blowout

Join us for an after-hours LP shopping spree! Clearance LPs will be reduced to 10¢ each, plus, get 30% off all regularly-priced vinyl on Friday, February 8 from 10pm to midnight at your Hurstbourne HPB. You can buy stacks o’wax, a plethora of platters, gobs of grooves, loads of LPs, or as many as you please. Discount at this location only.

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As always, be sure to check your local store’s webpage to see if anything has been added throughout the month. -Emily

Emily is PR Manager at Half Price Books Corporate.

You can follow her on Twitter at emilytbruce.