Barnes & Noble stores has generously offered South Carolina First Steps the opportunity to raise funds through a special bookfair during the holiday shopping weekend of:
December 11-13, 2009

Up to 20% of all in-store merchandise sales, including cafe purchases, during the weekend will benefit S.C. First Steps!

Shop at ANY Barnes & Noble store!
In order for sales to count toward the bookfair, customers have to either:

• provide the S.C. First Steps Bookfair ID number (print the FLYER!)
• say "I support First Steps!"
  
  
  

Special events at the following Barnes & Noble locations:

COLUMBIA, SC (Forest Drive)

• Dec. 11, 7p.m. - Children's Disney Holiday Party! Come in costumes!
• Dec. 12, 11 a.m. - Saturday Morning Storytime
• Dec. 12, 2 p.m. - A Special Children's Story Hour featuring Little Critter!
• Dec. 12, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Book signing by authors of A History of College Football in South Carolina

AUGUSTA, GA (Augusta Mall) - Events held on Dec. 13

• 2:00 p.m. - Storytime with the Cat in the Hat!
• 2 - 3 p.m. - Holiday Crafts with your children
• 2:30 p.m. - Appearance by Mrs. Clause!
  

CHARLOTTE, NC (Pineville store) - Events held on Dec. 12

• 10 a.m. - Special Storytime featuring The Gingerbread with Pirates!
• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Arts and Crafts with your children!
• 2 p.m. - Special Storytime
• ALL DAY - Free gift wrapping! Donations are appreciated.

These stores will feature storytimes, costume characters and other fun activities for children and families. Children's books will be available for purchase for families and early learning centers in need.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!