The nonprofit Dog Ears Bookstore, 688 Abbott Road, Buffalo, has several events planned in the coming weeks that should appeal to people of all ages!
Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m., Dog Ears hosts Bedtime Stories for children ages 4 to 8 accompanied by a parent. Children are invited to wear their pajamas to this fun and free family event.
The monthly 4th Friday Poetry Series resumes at 7 p.m. Oct. 26. This month’s event will feature poets Larry Bachman and Joanna Dicker-Bachman. There will be open reading slots, pizza provided by Bella Pizza and refreshments. A $2 charge helps fund future educational programs offered at the bookstore. Please come down to listen or share your work.
A fun Halloween party for 2 to 4 year olds will be held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Come in costume for a story time with crafts, snacks and games. The cost is $5 per child and the party is limited to 20 children. Please call the bookstore to register.
And finally, a new series of “Puppy Tales” story time sessions begins on Friday, Nov. 2. Open to children ages 2 to 4, Puppy Tales runs from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Fridays for six weeks. Each session includes stories, a craft and snacks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a registration fee of $15 and room for 20 children in the program.
For more information about the bookstore or to register for upcoming events, please visit www.dogearsbookstore.org or call 823-2665. You can also follow Dog Ears Bookstore on Facebook for frequent updates.