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Old Firehouse Books Tuesday Story Time & Special Princess Story time!

Learn a Little About The Old Firehouse Books Business!

March 23, 2015
Neil Gaiman, the celebrated author of American Gods, Caroline and Sandman graphic novel series, appeared in Fort Collins on February 6th at Old Firehouse Books.  His appearance was the result of Old Firehouse Books winning a national competition by selling the most copies of Gaiman's most recent novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane.  Over 209 copies of the book were sold, doubling the sales of other competing stores, and Old Firehouse Books owes a world of gratitude to their customers and Neil Gaiman's incredible fans. 
Trigger Warning is Gaiman's latest collection of short stories - an anthology that explores the masks we all wear, and the people we are beneath them, in order to explore our vulnerabilities and our truest selves.  As our way of thanking Neil Gaiman and our community, 10 of all Trigger Warning sales made on February 6th will be donated to the Poudre River Public Library.
Named after the historic building we call home, Old Firehouse Books is the largest local, independent bookstore in Northern Colorado.  We sell both new and used books as well as a variety of games and gifts, which helps us have us have the best selection in town.  Because we are locally owned we have lots of opportunities to be creative with community outreach.  Some of our programs include free weekly story times on Tuesdays at 10:30am, tours of our historic locations, and events for both children and adults.
This last weekend my family visited Old Firehouse Books to see the special Princess story time featuring the Snow Queen and the Snow Princess (from Wands and Wishes).  My daughter had the best time watching the Royal Sisters read a couple of stories.  She was mesmerized by the two singing their hits, and she felt so special getting to talk to the two and have them sign a book (of course there was a special snowman stamp too!).

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