SHOP, PLAY, EAT, and READ LOCAL
Plan to make the most of what Amherstburg has to offer. It's too cold and wet to start the gardening or open the pool, so plan a shopping date to the bookshop, candy shop, music shop, popcorn shop, home store, and so much more. Visit a museum, the art gallery, Fort Malden, and stop for coffee too. And don't forget to make reservations for dinner downtown.
THIS MONTH IS ALL ABOUT CANADA READS!
Calling all Books in the 'Burg book club members. We'll be reading and talking about this year's Canada Reads finalists! Choose one, or read them all!
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME: ONLINE OR IN PERSON
We'll be meeting on Tuesday, March 25th at 7PM at River Bookshop (and on Zoom), and refreshments will be available through the Hole in the Wall. Books are available in shop and online, and 15% off for members, no matter which book/books you pick.
CALLING ALL STORY TIME FRIENDS: It's the POLICE!
Windsor Police Services - Amherstburg Community Officer Nick Dupuis is visiting us at 11AM in the Children's Nook. Officer Dupuis will be reading some of our story time members' favourite book requests and talking about his role as our Community Officer.
Join us Sunday, March 9th at River Bookshop for Story Time.
COMING SOON: March Break Story Times!
Looking for something to do with your family during March Break? We have added two Story Times next week!
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC STORY TIME
Join us Thursday, March 13th at 1PM, when we will have a Teddy Bear Picnic Story Time featuring some favourite Book Bears! You're welcome to bring your plushie friends for this picnic.
ERIC CARLE STORY TIME
Join us Friday, March 14th at 11AM, for a special reading of Eric Carle classics!
We hope to see you between Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and again next Sunday at our 11AM and 1PM Story Times!
“Some things are worth the wait. A little suspense heightens the pleasure” —Jocelyn Murray (who is, appropriately, an author)
The reopening of the Hole in the Wall is getting closer. The intimate and elevated lounge bar will look the same, and fittingly, Master Sommelier Jennifer Huether has discovered some Canadian 
wines that suit our southern Mediterranean profile.
The BIG reveal will be our new Chef and her new menu. Think seasonal, local, fresh, and innovative.
—Rosemary Skinner, HIW Manager
SONGWRITING WORKSHOP: MUSICLAND
Join host Bethany D’Alimonte in a songwriting workshop March 9th from 11AM - 12PM at Musicland. Tickets $30 per person.
Bethany will be sharing her experience with songwriting, as well as what she has learned along the way. She will also be providing the attendees with resources and networking for writing music.
GIBSON GALLERY EXHIBIT: FROM THE H'ART
We're open! The Gibson Gallery team is super excited to be opening their first exhibit of the year. This year's annual member's exhibit is titled "From the H'Art" and they invite you to come on in and see all the different mediums used in this exquisite exhibit.
The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday 11AM to 5PM, and is located at 140 Richmond Street, Amherstburg.
COMING SOON: ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT THE PARK HOUSE
As the warm weather approaches, the Park House will be celebrating! Join us on March 15th for a St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Immerse yourself while we hear stories from storyteller Olwyn Coughlin, tap your toes to some traditional music, and enjoy fresh baked Irish soda bread made in the historic kitchen!
Admission is by donation. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. Email parkhousemuseum@gmail.com to reserve your space today.
Last weekend our Story Time friends enjoyed listening to Dr. Seuss classics read by River Bookshop's very own bookseller, Darrie-Ann. Fun was had by all, listening to the call, of the master at work, who is full of quirk, and on his birthday, we did say, it was a good day, and a good day it was, to read a book, in our children's nook, with our friends, small and tall, and fun was had by all.
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you downtown this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team