MAPLE LEAFS PLAYOFF CONTEST IS BACK
Who's watching the playoffs this year? Calling all Leafs fans, our Maple Leafs contest is back. Make a purchase at the Bookshop for your chance to play! Take your shot every time you shop!
How To Play: Guess how many games the Leafs will win, between 0 - 16. Those who correctly guess the number of games the Leafs win will be entered into a draw to win a $100 River Bookshop Gift Card. The more you shop, the more chances you have to play!
Contest begins Saturday, April 19th.
EMILY HENRY RELEASE DAY PARTY TUESDAY!
You're invited to our RELEASE DAY PARTY for Emily Henry's hotly anticipated GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL LIFE.
Join us in store on Tuesday, April 22nd and receive Emily Henry merch with each book purchase, while supplies last. It's a great chance to mingle, maybe make a new friend, and grab your new book on release day so that you can join the fun right away. We'll have extended hours that day: 10AM-7PM.
And if you want to take part in some fun games and trivia, join us between 4:30-7PM to play.
STORY TIME DOUBLE FEATURE!
River Bookshop is hosting two story times this week! Mark your calendars and join us in the Children's Nook:
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Good Friday, April 18th, at 1PM, AND
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Easter Sunday, April 20th, at 11AM
Our very own bookseller Darrie-Ann will join us as our Storyteller, and this weekend's book selections will feature spring favourites about nature and a few of our favourite springtime animals: FROGS and BUNNIES.
SAVE THE DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH AT 6PM
The River Bookshop team is excited to invite Kalie Chapman and her team of artists to perform a selection of Kalie's latest poetry collection, Stem.
“Stem” is a collection of poetry that explores the visual structures of the four fields of science (STEM) to communicate the experience of living with mental illness. This presentation will stitch together the arts and the sciences to tell a story of survival.
Event will take place in the bookshop. All are welcome to attend!
FRIDAY NIGHT HITW MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, April 18th, starting at 7PM, the Hole in the Wall will feature the smooth jazz sounds of Ian Smith. Ian has been a very popular musician and vocalist in the area for three decades. He will sing and play a variety of smooth jazz and soft pop music guaranteed to satisfy your ears.
To make a dinner reservation, click here.
EVELYN'S IS OPEN FOR EASTER SHOPPING
Evelyn’s Candy House is delighted to be open ALL WEEKEND to sweeten your celebrations!
From handcrafted chocolate to classic favourites, our shelves are full of springtime indulgence. We will be open Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Hop in to treat yourself or someone you love!
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And, check out River Bookshop's Easter weekend hours below!
SAVE THE DATE: COUNTRY AT HEART
The Dan Gemus Real Estate Team will be hosting their 8th annual Country at Heart charity event on April 26th at the LaSalle Event Centre. All proceeds to benefit The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation.
For more details and ticket sales, click here.
Last weekend, Windsor's Poet Laureate, Peter Hrastovec, joined us for Story Time on Sunday. Pictured above is Peter and our Story Time families talking about POETRY! We learned how much fun poetry can be to read, especially kids poetry! Thanks Peter! We cannot wait to see you again.
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you downtown this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team