An emergency has happened, and you must leave your home, Your parents and pets are safe, but you must choose just one thing to take with you. What would you choose – and why? (Based on the book "The One Thing You’d Save" by Linda Sue Park. Entries are due in the store before March 3. Winners in each grade level (one through eight) will receive gift certificates from The Open Door, and awards will be announced in the spring. Click the link below for contest rules and an entry form.

Nothing to do? Kids need a distraction? Join us on our Facebook page to hear one of the Open Door's staff members read a picture book via Facebook live! No need to leave the house!

Our first book will be the classic saga, "The Monster at the End of this Book" by Jon Stone and Micheal Smollin. Every Friday afternoon, we plan to read a different book until the schools reopen. We would be thrilled if you and your kids could join us!

Calling all kids in grades 1 through 8: it's time for our annual writing contest and entries are due TODAY, February 27 by 8pm!

Here’s the beginning to your story: “Last night I had the strangest dream about my favorite book character.” Who is your favorite book character? Dream up an amazing story about him, her, or it! Make it as wild or funny or strange as you want. We can't wait to read it!

Brendan Wenzel will be doing a story time, drawing, and signing A Stone Sat Still.

Brendan Wenzel, creator of the Caldecott Honor-winner, They All Saw a Cat, is a graduate of Pratt Institute. He is an ardent conservationist and a proud collaborator with organizations working to ensure the future of wild places and threatened species.

Entries are due in the store before October 4.

The entry form can be downloaded via the following link entry form

Kids Art Contest 2018 Due Date

The 2018 Art Contest is to design a book jacket for your favorite book!
Artwork will be judged for originality, creativity, and interpretation
of the book’s theme.

Entries are due in the store before October 5.

Winners in each grade level (one through eight) will receive gift
certificates from The Open Door, and all entries will be displayed in
the store windows Nov. 10-17.

 Don't miss the 4th annual Electric City Comic Con!

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