Storytime
Storytime with Aaron Fowler & Peter Mader
Watermark Books & Café is so excited to be hosting local author Aaron Fowler and illustrator Peter Mader for their book, The Adventures of Bella and Choco: Being YOU-neek! We will be hosting outdoor storytime and activities on Independent Bookstore Day, Saturday, April 29th at 10am! Join us for a reading of their children's book, an art exercise with watercolors (just like the art from the book!) followed by some music. RSVP below so we can make sure to have supplies for you and your kiddos!
Knight Owl Birthday Storytime
It's Knight Owl's first birthday! We will be having a little birthday party celebration and storytime to celebrate this wonderful story about a brave owl. Join us for treats and storytime at 10am on Friday, March 31st in the Author Autograph Gallery at Watermark Books & Café! Please RSVP by Thursday, March 30th.
Storytime with Lindsay Metcalf & Renata's Plant Bus
Watermark Books & Café is excited to host a storytime with Lindsay Metcalf to celebrate her new book, No World Too Big: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change! This book celebrates twelve young climate change activists and three activist groups on the front lines of the climate crisis. Renata of Renata's Garden will be joining us for the event as well, parking her plant bus outside of Watermark. Join us for this event on Saturday, April 15th at 10am as we celebrate Earth and learn about climate change!
In-Person Storytime with Wyatt Shield
Watermark Books & Café is excited to host a storytime event with 6-year-old author Wyatt Shield! Wyatt is the author of Wyatt's Big Adventures with Shriners, and will be reading his story on Friday, November 25th at 10am at Watermark Books & Café. Join us then for a fun storytime and signing afterwards!
In-Person Storytime with Stan Bergkamp
Watermark Books & Café is excited to host an event with local author, Stan Bergkamp! Stan is a teacher in the Maize USD 266 district, and is the author of The Adventures of Loopie the Cow Dog. Join us on Small Business Saturday, November 26th at 10am and again at 1pm for an in-store storytime in Watermark's Author Gallery, and a book signing afterward!
Punky Aloha Storytime!
Watermark Books invites you to join us in-store for a virtual storytime with Shar Tuiasoa! Shar will be joining us virtually from Hawaii to read her new picture book, Punky Aloha--The story of a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! We hope you can join us in-store on Thursday, June 16 at 4pm (CT).
Virtual Storytime
Join us Wednesday February 9th at 11:00 A.M. on Zoom or Facebook Live for a wonderful story that we have paired with an activity! This week we'll be featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog to celebrate Clifford's birthday! You can download the activities of the week here!
Virtual Storytime
Join us Wednesday February 2nd at 11:00 A.M. on Zoom or Facebook Live for a wonderful story that we have paired with an activity! This week we'll be featuring It Fell From the Sky. You can download the activities of the week here!
Virtual Storytime
Join us this Wednesday January 26th at 11:00 A.M. on Zoom or Facebook Live for a wonderful story that we have paired with an activity! This week we'll be featuring Norman Didn't Do It. You can download the activities of the week here!