New York,
NY (July
22,
2003) --
The Scholastic Store™, located at 557 Broadway between Prince and Spring Streets in the heart of SoHo, is the place to be this September! The Scholastic Store continues to offer entertaining, educational fun for kids of all ages - and September features a fantastic line-up of events including character visits from Ms. Frizzle, Emily Elizabeth and Franklin, plus a special “I SPY” scavenger hunt!
The Scholastic Story Teller will read stories from the Scholastic library of books every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. All events are and open to the public. (See listing below for details.)
The Scholastic Store is easily accessible by subways 6, N, R, and F
Stroller Entrance: 130 Mercer Street
Store Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. and Sunday 12-6 p.m.
Event Hotline: (212) 343-6166, toll free: (877) 286-0137.
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
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DATE/TIME
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EVENTS:
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Saturday, September 6 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Celebrate the Start of the School Year with Franklin TM
It's back-to-school time for everyone - even turtles. Join your pal Franklin at The Scholastic Store for an afternoon of fun stories, including Franklin Goes to School. Parents be sure to bring your cameras to snap a photo of your child with Franklin.
Ages 3 & up
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Saturday, September 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Get Ready to Go Back-to-School with Scholastic's The Magic School Bus
Woo-hoo! Join Ms. Frizzle and go back in time for one of her new and exciting adventures. Come to The Scholastic Store for a zany, fun-filled afternoon with Ms. FrizzleTM herself, as she reads from her very latest book Ms. Frizzle's Adventures in the Medieval Castle.
Ages: 5 & up
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Saturday, September 20th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Clifford's Puppy Days
Clifford wasn't always Clifford The Big Red DogTM. Once upon time, he was a little red puppy- the runt of the litter. But Emily Elizabeth loved him so much, he just GREW and GREW. Meet Emily ElizabethTM at The Scholastic Store and view an episode of the brand-new TV series Clifford's Puppy DaysTM, which airs on PBS Kids and see what Clifford was like when he was little, just like you.
Ages 3 & up
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Saturday, September 27th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Goosebumps® Reading and Raffle
Get ready for Halloween with R.L. Stine's famous series. Enter our raffle to win a spooky, scary Goosebumps® prize.
Ages 8 & up
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About The Scholastic Store:
A series of reading neighborhoods attract children to age-appropriate sections.
Clifford's Corner is a beacon for the 0- 2 year olds. For children ages 3-5,
The Bus Stop features books, puzzles, dress-up clothing and games. The
Creative Minds area includes games, arts and crafts for boys and girls ages 6 -12. The mystical
Harry's Castle features the best of Harry Potter. The
Scholastic Entertainment department boasts the best videos, audiotapes and cd-roms. In the
New Features area parents and children can find the best new book releases. Parents and teachers can enjoy
The Educational Resource Department, a private area providing them with a quiet spot to shop Scholastic's wide range of reference and guidebooks, along with professional and supplemental teaching materials.
To Shop at Scholastic's Online Store for Kids Log-on to www.ScholasticStore.com