May 072013
 

I just checked the list, and Little Shop of Stories has several fun events planned for the next few weeks:

  • Tuesday, May 7, 11:00 a.m.: Storytime with David Carter , creator of the Bug pop-up books & author of Princess Bugs.
  • Friday, May 10, 7:00 p.m.: Terra Elan McVoy’s Criminal release party.
  • Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 p.m.: Life Happens: YA Tour with Lurlene McDaniel, Elizabeth Laban, and Lauren Morrill
  • Thursday, May 16, 7:00 p.m.: Summer Reading Kick-Off Party/Class-Acts Tour, featuring Jarrett Krosoczka, author of Lunch Lady and the new Platypus Police Squad; Christopher Healy, author of The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom and the new Hero’s Guide to Storming the Castle; and Soman Chainani, the author of The School for Good and Evil. While you’re there, sign up for the Summer Reading Program. You’ll get coupons for free goodies from Revolution Donuts, Greene’s Fine Foods, and The Yogurt Tap for every 10 hours you read for the first 30 hours, and if you reach the 40-hour goal, you can head out for the Mellow Mushroom Pizza Party and Award Ceremony.
  • Friday, May 24, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.: On the Same Page Art Auction, featuring original work from some of Little Shop’s favorite children’s illustrators, including James Dean, Judy Schachner, and Jarrett Krosoczka.
  • Wednesday, June 5, 4:00 p.m.: Junie B. Jones Bus Tour at the Decatur Library
  • Wednesday, June 5, 7:00 p.m.: Summer Crush Tour with Sara Shepard, Katie Sise, and Sarah Strohmeyer

Little Shop of Stories is located at 133 A East Court Square, Decatur. 404-373-6300

–Jennifer Maciejewski

Apr 292013
 
Little Shop of Stories: Fancy Nancy Storytime, Summer Reading Kick-Off Party, Author Events, & More

I just checked the list, and Little Shop of Stories has several fun events planned for the next few weeks:

  • Wednesday, May 1, 7:00 p.m.: Author event with Tom Angleberger, Art2-D2’s Guide to Folding and Doodling; my youngest would LOVE this.
  • Sunday, May 5, 3:00 p.m.: Fancy Nancy event with author Jane O’Connor.
  • Tuesday, May 7, 11:00 a.m.: Storytime
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Apr 032013
 
Little Shop of Stories: Maddie, Olivier Tallec, Mo Willems, & More

I just checked the list, and Little Shop of Stories has several fun events planned for the next few weeks:

  • Thursday, April 4, 7:00 p.m.: Author & Dog visit featuring photographer Theron Humphrey and his dog Maddie. The popular Instagram page, Maddie on Things, which features Humphrey’s photos of Maddie balancing & standing on strange objects, has now been
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Mar 082013
 
Touch-a-Truck in Decatur on March 9, 2013

Little ones, rejoice: Decatur’s Touch-A-Truck event will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Unfortunately, my daughters have outgrown this event—they’re into all things frilly now.

But for those of you who have little ones that still love ‘em, here’s what you need to know:

Decatur’s Touch-A-Truck event will take place on in the Callaway Building Parking Lot from 10:00 … [more]

Jan 312013
 
Little Shop of Stories: Author Visits + Fancy, Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day, & President's Day Storytimes

I just checked the list, and Little Shop of Stories has several fun events planned for the next few weeks:

  • Tonight, Thursday, January 31, 7:00 p.m.: Herman Parish Author Event, featuring two new Amelia Bedelia chapter books coming out in January: Amelia Bedlia Means Business and Amelia Bedelia Unleashed.
  • Tuesday, February 5, 7:00 p.m.: Dark Days Tour, featuring four YA fantasy/sci-fi authors: Brodi
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Jan 232013
 
Blast-Off Burlesque's Taboo-La-La: Barbarella at Plaza Theatre on January 26, 2013

This looks like a lot of fun:

At 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013, head to the Plaza Theatre for the Blast-Off Burlesque’s Taboo-La-La: Barbarella.

Not only do you get a chance to watch Barbarella on the big screen, but there’ll be plenty of extras: Blast-Off Burlesque, special guests Baton Babes ‘Turnin Trixxx’ & Baby Doll, complimentary cocktails … [more]

Dec 182012
 
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas at Little Shop of Stories on December 23, 2012

This week, you can stop by Little Shop of Stories for a sweet holiday event:

At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 23, 2012, you can spend The Night Before the Night Before Christmas at Little Shop of Stories. Santa will read The Night Before Christmas and lead everyone in a few carols. After, the kids will have a chance for … [more]

Dec 052012
 
Santa's Super Saturday Show at Plaza Theatre on December 8, 2012

Santa’s Super Saturday show will take place at the Plaza Theatre on December 8, 2012.

There’ll be a live holiday floor show, photos with Really Big Santa at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., sing-a-longs, Santa’s Dance Party, hot cider, a screening of Emmett Otters Jug Band Christmas, & more.

Tickets to the 1:00 p.m. kids’ matinee are $5 for kids … [more]