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Events at Birstall

In 2008 we promise to bring you an exciting calendar of book signings and instore events, Our store is open until late and if you have an idea for a group or event that we haven't yet provided then just let us know, we want our store to be at the hub of the community reflecting your interests.

Every Saturday and Sunday from 2pm, there are craft activities and story time sessions in our award winning children's department.

We are more than happy to visit schools with story time sessions, craft activities and are always interested in helping you with book fairs and fund raising events.

Perhaps you are a local author, playgroup or business that would like to host an event in our store? if so Call Mike Higgins or Carole to find out how we can help.

We know you love your Rugby and have brought you some great signings this year from Jamie Peacock, Peter Fox, Maurice Bamford and Gary Schofield. We have lots more rugby and sport themed events in the pipeline so keep an eye on our listings for further details.

Starbucks is the ideal venue for any group or business meeting. Call ahead and we can reserve seating for you. If you are a local action or community group that would like to use our space and be provided with refreshments, just give us a call and we can arrange that for you. 

We are especially interested in setting up the following groups - New Mums, Baby and Toddler, Knitting Circles, Homework Clubs for Kids, Language Classes and Kids and Teenage book groups. Call Carole if you'd like to be involved in any of the above.

All our Events are listed below. We host a range of events from personalised book signings to author talks and interactive lectures. Further details about the Events listed below can be obtained by calling us directly on 01924 474914.

Check back for new listings, updated frequently.

Quiz Night 08:00 pm, Tue 14th Oct 2008
Join us in Starbucks for our popular quiz night and try to win Borders gift cards and Starbucks vouchers.


Poetry Group 08:00 pm, Thu 16th Oct 2008
Meets every Thursday at 8pm


Nicki Howarth 12:00 pm, Sat 18th Oct 2008
Nicki will be in store promoting 'Cartimandua, Queen of the Brigantes' This is a fascinating book about the previously unknown queen who stood up to the might of the Romans - right here in Yorkshire!


Colin Wakeford & Steve O'Donoghue 01:00 pm, Sun 19th Oct 2008
Colin & Steve will be performing live from thier latest CD.


Knitting Group 06:30 pm, Tue 21st Oct 2008
Join us in Starbucks where you can swap knitting tips and make new friends.


Poetry Group 08:00 pm, Thu 23rd Oct 2008
Meets each Thursday at 8pm


James David - Aqua Crysta 10:00 am, Sat 25th Oct 2008
James David is back to sign copies of his books in the childrens department


Carry On 50th Anniversary Event 01:30 pm, Sat 25th Oct 2008
Kevin Snelgrove author of the'Offical Carry On Facts' and Chris Cowlin compiler of the 'Official Carry On Quiz' book will be in store signing copies of these brand new books. A great gift for british film buffs.


James David - Aqua Crysta 11:00 am, Sun 26th Oct 2008
James David is a firm Borders favourite and is back once again signing copies of his thrilling series Aqua Crysta which is set beneath the North York Moors


John Donoghue - 'Shakespeare My Butt!' 01:00 pm, Sat 29th Nov 2008
Confessions of a man with too much time on his hands, 'Shakespeare My Butt' is a charming tale of a year in the life of a serial 'pointless project' addict. Written with warmth and depth, interspersed with humorous childhood memories, witty recollections of military service and unorthodox observations on life. John Donoghue will be in store signing copies of this wonderfully funny new book from 1pm.


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