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Family Resource Center “Bookworks” celebrates 27 years serving South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 12:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Family Resource Center (FRC) has been operating the used book store "Bookworks" in the South Lake Tahoe community for the past 27 years.
The nonprofit's store is currently located in the Lakeview Plaza, 3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd # 9, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Their current hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Through the generous support of the local community with donations of books and the volunteers who manage the store, there are currently over 5000 books that cover over 160 genres for sale.
Sleigh rides, music, Santa and more part of annual Holiday in History in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 9:32pm
Event Date:
December 14, 2019 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe History Museum has transformed into a scene of Christmases past, and they are opening up to the whole community on Saturday, December 14 for the free annual Holidays in History Open House.
The museum opens its doors at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy book store specials, a decorated historic cabin, docent tours, and their special spiced cider, all until 7:00 p.m.
Then, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., join in all the reindeer fun! The party moves over to the SLT Recreation Center gym for an evening of free family enjoyment.
Santa, caroling and sleigh rides at Holiday in History
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 9:14pm
Event Date:
December 9, 2017 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join in the holiday fun at the Lake Tahoe History museum complex on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
It all starts at 11:00 a.m., with the decorated museum and cabin both open for tours with hot cider and treats all day. Then, at 5:00 p.m. its all about celebrating with Santa coming by sleigh and rides on the sleigh for all, ukulele Christmas music, the South Lake Tahoe Children's Coral Society, free kids activities including gift making and refreshments.
This is a free event for all ages.
Plein Air painter holds reception Friday at Bona Fide Books in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 7:48am
Event Date:
March 6, 2015 - 6:30pm
Bona Fide Books in Meyers will celebrate "Have Paints, Will Travel" on Friday night. Plein Air painer Ginny Schakerman's art will be on display during the reception which will include music and libations from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 6.
The reception is a kick off to Bona Fide's new community mercantile and print shop. Owner Kim Wyatt has been offering class at the store, from book making to prints.
Schakerman's art will be on display all month at the Meyer's book store.
Reno Writers Read 'Tahoe Blues' at Sundance Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 12:03pm
Event Date:
June 20, 2012 - 6:30pm On Wed. June 20, Sundance Books in Reno will host a reading for “Tahoe Blues: Short Lit on Life at the Lake” at 101 California Street, 6:30 p.m.. The event is free and open to the public.
Location
Sundance Books
121 California Ave.
Reno, NV 89509
United States
35° 22' 5.8944" N, 119° 0' 13.7232" W
See map: Google Maps
Book sale for romantics
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 5:00amStock up on all kinds of books at Bookworks' Valentine's sale with special prices on romance novels and war/spy novels through Feb. 29.Bookworks is a non-profit used book store operated by the Fami...
Book sale benefits Family Resource Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 5:00amStock up on all kinds of books at Bookworks' New Year's sale.Bookworks is a non-profit used book store operated by the Family Resource Center of South Lake Tahoe.Bookworks has more than 12,000 book...
Bookworks holds pre-Christmas sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:50amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bookworks, a non-profit book store owned and operated by the Family Resource Center, is hosting a pre-Christmas Sale.Selected hardcover novels are $2 each or three for $5...
Bookworks non-profit bookstore announces pre-Christmas sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 12:21pm
Bookworks of South Lake Tahoe, a non-profit used book store operated by the South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center, has announced its pre-Christmas book sale. Located at 3330 South Lake Tahoe Blvd., inside the Lakeview Plaza complex next to with Freshies and The Pirate Store, Bookworks has selected hardcover novels $2 each or 3/$5 (regular price $3 to $5); selected trade paper (over-sized paper backs) Buy 2 at regular price, get the 3rd of equal or lesser value Free.
Truckee book stores hang on despite digital dangers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 3:02pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - What's the worth of a book store? What's the worth of touching a cover page or hearing the ruffle of pages?These are questions the publishing and book industry have been grappl...
Borders liquidation in final week
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 8:46amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Topsy Lane Borders Book Store is in the last days of its liquidation.Signs declaring the final 10 days for the store located in Carson Valley Plaza went up Saturday. ...
