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Top 11 Stories for 2018
A Year So Good, We Turned It Up to 11 A Year of Reading Kingsolverly Draws Fans
Many of our book groups have been around for years. Our new, limited-run book group focusing on the works of Barbara Kingsolver has been an instant success, and we’re so grateful readers have been sharing their love of her books as well. Join us at 5:30pm the second Tuesday of the month. We’ll end our year of Kingsolver in October with the paperback release of Unsheltered.
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Bellinghamopoly a Success The Bellingham Chamber of Commerce created a hit with Bellinghamopoly, a board game that allows you to buy and trade your favorite establishments like The Pickford Theater, Rocket Donuts, and, of course, Village Books and Paper Dreams! This was the holiday hit of 2018 and games are still flying off the shelves.
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Round It Up Going Strong In 2018, our customers helped continue our philanthropic efforts by donating to our Round it Up recipients. These Whatcom County organizations—the Whatcom Literacy Council, Whatcom Humane Society, The RE Store, and our own Giving Tree—received donations collected at the registers. Please read more about our Round It Up program on page 14.
Village Books and Paper Dreams Passport Launched
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We know that we have loyal customers; we see you every day! Now, for those devotees who love to experience everything we offer, we have created the Village Books and Paper Dreams Passport. It’s a guide to the world of programs, events and services that Fairhaven and Lynden have to offer – with special prizes along the way. Buy yours today and join the adventure.
Village Idiots Victorious
The Village Idiots, the trivia team created annually for the Whatcom Literacy Council Trivia Bee, always love flashing their knowledge to the intelligent, appreciative crowd. However, they had an extra great run at the 2018 Trivia Bee by winning second place! If you haven’t joined us already for this great cause, you can read more about it on page 10.
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