Independent Bookshop Week
Independent Bookshop Week is a chance for us to celebrate what it means to be an independent bookshop, so this year we’re celebrating in the most important way - with you! We have a full week of activities planned - see below. Some of these will require booking, so please make sure you read the details. We’re sorry to say that we cannot guarantee spaces.
You’ll note that all these events are free, with Imaginarium staff and guest speakers giving up their own time to ensure these events are accessible. So, we kindly ask you to respect that events and offers are done on a first come first serve basis and can not be extended. We also ask that if you book on to an event and you can no longer make it, you let us know so we can offer the place to someone else.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Saturday 15th
Late Opening and Drinks
To start off the week, we’ll be opening until 9pm with a good supply of wine, beers and orange juice. Whether you’re a regular, shop mascot or have never walked through the door before, you are all welcome to join us for a drink and a chat while you browse. No Need To Book
Sunday 16th
10% off Indie Book Award Titles
Every year Books Are My Bag ask independent bookshops what books they loved. These books are then shortlisted and with one being the winner of the Indie Book Awards.
On Sunday 16th we’re offering customers 10% off of these titles. They’ll be easy to spot, becuase they’ll be on the centre table. You can also see the short list here
Monday 17th
Children’s Book Giveaway
For any children’s books purchased between Monday 17th- Friday 21st June (inclusive), you will be entered into a draw to win one of FIVE goodie bags.
This goodie bag includes a children’s tote bag, a children’s book, a bookmark and some sweet treats*.
The winner will be announced on Sunday 23rd June.
*The boring bits - only one entry per person, must be able to collect the prize, no cash value and can not be exchanged in store.
Tuesday 18th 3:30pm
Illustration Workshop - Draw Your Own Character
Join local illustrator Amy Leonard as she shows your young ones - and those not so young - how to draw. This FREE interactive session will show you the basics of illustrating and hopefully inspire you to continue drawing.
To learn more about Amy, check our her facebook page
This is being held at The Imaginarium and there are limited spaces. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and must be booked by emailing info@imaginariumbooks.co.uk or calling on 01590 615584
Wednesday 19th 7pm
Book Club Quiz
This session is only open to book club members. Join Imaginarium friend Ellie as she takes you through rounds of random questions. Don’t expect it to be easy, with Ellie’s eclectic knowledge, who knows what kind of questions there will be!
This is being held at The Imaginarium and there are limited spaces. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and must be booked by emailing info@imaginariumbooks.co.uk or calling on 01590 615584
Friday 21st 6:30pm
Open Mic Poetry Night
We’re hosting another Open Mic Poetry Night for Independent Bookshop Week. This is an opportunity for you to come along and share some of your favourite poems -either written by yourself or someone else.
This is always such a great event, full of creativity, powerful poetry and fun. We look forward to welcoming some of you back and saying hello to new attendees.
This is being held at The Imaginarium and there are limited spaces. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and must be booked by emailing info@imaginariumbooks.co.uk or calling on 01590 615584.
Saturday 22nd 9:30am
Story Time
It’s been a little while since we had a story time, but when better to have one than during Independent Bookshop Week?
Join us for story time at 9:30 as we read some of the classic children’s books we all know and love. We’ll be reading from the under 5’s section but children and adults of all ages who enjoy a good story are more than welcome. We might even have some sweet treats for people to take away with them!
This is being held at The Imaginarium and there are limited spaces. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and must be booked by emailing info@imaginariumbooks.co.uk or calling on 01590 615584