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Construction Update:
While our front sidewalk is under construction (though accessible!), please use our back entrance (through RJ Cafe). Thank you and we apologize for the inconvenience!
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Monday, April 11 at 10:30am
Thomas the Tank Engine
Story Time
We'll read a story, do some activities and finish up with a game.
Will you be on Thomas' or James' team? Who will win?
This event is FREE. Please click here for more information.
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Monday, April 11 at 4:00pm
Sean Fay Wolfe
Fans of the bestselling video game Minecraft and action-adventure story enthusiasts of all ages will experience an exciting journey that will take them far beyond the world they know.
Written when he was seventeen years old, Sean Fay Wolfe's The Elementia Chronicles Book III: Herobrine's Message is the third and final novel in The Elementia Chronicles trilogy.
The Republic of Elementia is in ruins after the Noctem Alliance wages war on Element City. President Stan and his council are scattered across the server, trying to find their way back to one another to continue their fight for freedom. And a mysterious figure has joined their world-one with the power to save or destroy them all.
This event is FREE. Please click here to register.
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Tuesday, April 12 at 10:30am
Little Sally's Big Light by Laura Ballentine Ferris
Hector's Heroic Day by Patrick Jones
Fascinating Animals from A to Z by Kristie McCann
Abbie's Way by Lauren Knowlton
All books will be available for sale during the event.
This event is FREE. Please click here to register.
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Tuesday, April 12 at 4:00pm
Join the latest craze!
Beginners will learn secrets on how to look like a pro in no time. If you've already got a few moves, share your style with friends and maybe learn a new trick.
Bring your own Kendama or purchase one here -we have 4 colors to choose from! Our staff has been practicing and have mastered lots of cool moves. Come join the fun!
This event is FREE. Please click here for more information.
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Wednesday, April 13 at 10:30am
Duck and Goose Let's Dance
Story Time
Duck and Goose love to dance!
They are excited to teach all their friends how to do the Duck and Goose Dance. Join us for a fun filled story time and dance along with us!
Join Duck & Goose at their dance party with easy-to-follow moves, like first jump forward and then jump back, Duck & Goose, Let's Dance is sure to get little bodies wiggling. This lively board book features lyrics from an original song by Lauren Savage and Ross Gruet, so put on your dancing shoes and get ready to walk like a duck, honk like a goose, and flap your fuzzy tail feathers, too.
This event is FREE. Please click here for more information.
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Wednesday, April 13 at 4:00pm
Dive in with Lea, the latest American Girl as she discovers the rainforest.
Join us for a paper turtle activity, sticker sheets, a silly story sheet and all things American Girl!
Space is limited! Please call to register/check for availability!
(203) 245-3959
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Thursday, April 14 at 10:30am
Spring Story Time
Spring has sprung here at R.J. Julia! Join us for a story time filled with bunnies, birds and all things Spring!
This event is FREE. Please click here for more information.
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Thursday, April 14 at 4:00pm
Jane Sutcliffe
When Jane Sutcliffe sets out to write a book about William Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre, in her own words, she runs into a problem: Will's words keep popping up all over the place! After all, Will is responsible for such familiar phrases as "what's done is done" and "too much of a good thing."
Jane writes about Shakespeare, his plays, and his famous phrases with glee. After all, what better words are there to use to write about the greatest writer in the English language than his very own?
This event is FREE. Please click here to register.
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Friday, April 15 at 10:30am
Calling all Vets-in-Training!
Come set up your office and bring in the patients -- well, maybe just your favorite stuffed one!
Using band aids and splints, you'll have those well-loved critters feeling better in no time.
We'll read a story while you snuggle your loved-one back to health.
This event is FREE. Please click here for more information.
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Friday, April 15 at 4:00pm
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and Ava couldn't care less. That is, until a new girl, Kelli, asks out Ava's friend Chuck...and he says yes! What?!?
Ava is NOT okay with this. But since when does she think about boys? For the first time ever, words fail Ava. She isn't sure what she's feeling (Like? Love? Friendship? Frustration?), or what "going out" even means. After all, fifth graders aren't allowed to go anywhere by themselves, are they?
This event is FREE. Please click here to register.
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Saturday, April 16 at 4:30pm
Kristen Kittscher
Sophie Young and Grace Yang have been taking it easy ever since they solved the biggest crime Luna Vista had ever seen. But things might get interesting again now that everyone is gearing up for the 125th annual Winter Sun Festival-a town tradition that involves floats, a parade, and a Royal Court made up of local high school girls.
When Festival president Jim Steptoe turns up dead on the first day of parade preparations, the police blame a malfunctioning giant s'more feature on the campfire-themed float. But the two sleuths are convinced the mysterious death wasn't an accident.
Ammi Joan-Paquette
For her thirteenth nameday, all Princess Juniper wants is a country of her own. So when rumblings of unrest start in his kingdom, Juniper's father decides to grant his daughter's wish and sends her to a small, idyllic corner of the Hourglass Mountains until trouble blows over.
Once there, Juniper discovers that ruling a small country-even just for the summer-is a bit harder than she'd expected, especially when cousin Cyril challenges her rule. Still, the most difficult part is to come. Juniper and her friends discover that her father's kingdom is at war. The only way to stay safe is to remain in the Hourglass Mountains much longer than planned. Juniper may have her own country after all . . . but what will that mean for the kingdom of Torr?
This event is FREE. Please click here to register.
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Friday, May 6 at 4:00pm
R.J. Julia is once again celebrating Poetry Month by holding our
7th Annual Poetry Slam!
RJJ will receive poetry submissions throughout the entire month of April and will celebrate with a Poetry Slam on May 6th at 4:00pm.
All entrants will be considered in one of three groups: - Group One: Grades 1 and 2
- Group Two: Grades 3 and 4
- Group Three: Grades 5 and 6
Submission Procedures
Entrants must send in three hard copies of the poem, and each copy must include name, address, phone number, grade level and age. - Poems can either be mailed or dropped off at the store. (R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT, 06443.) Only hard copies will be accepted; no emails.
- You may submit as a class or encourage students to enter individually. Classroom submissions: please include individual student's information for each poem.
- There are no restrictions on topic or length and poems do not have to rhyme.
- Submissions WILL NOT be returned.
- Please do not staple submissions together.
- The last date for submission is Saturday, April 30th (no exceptions).
- Honorees and winners will be notified by Wednesday, May 4th.
**Submissions not meeting all of these guidelines will not be considered; no exceptions.
One winner and two runners-up will be selected from each grade group. The winners will each receive a $20.00 R.J. Julia Gift Card and the runners-up will each receive a $5.00 R.J. Julia Gift Card. They will also be given the opportunity to read their poems at our Poetry Slam. All entrants are encouraged and invited to attend the Poetry Slam!
We look forward to reading your poetry! Please email books@rjjulia.com or call the store at (203) 245-3959 if you have any further questions.
This event is FREE. Please click here to register for the Poetry Slam!
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