Events
It's Christmas in July!
Starting Wednesday July 2nd, we'll be a very proud donation drop-off location for the Christmas in July event, in support of the Strathcona Christmas Bureau!
Why are we talking about Christmas during arguably the hottest week of the year?
July and August tend to be the lowest donation times of the year, in what some charities think of as, 'summer drought'.
So, we're teaming up with these other wonderful local businesses to collect donations of new unwrapped toys, gift certificates and monetary donations to give The Strathcona Christmas Bureau a head start for 2025!
Anyone who drops off a donation at any of these locations in July will be entered into a draw for a fantastic gift basket, with goodies from all of these lovely stores:
@brownscommunitysalisburygate
@bodyandsouldayspa
@femhavenboutique
@brentwoodchiroclinic
@farmer_daughter_toy_shop
@trendzoptical
@busybackyardbeaver
See you soon! And pop into the store if you need ideas for other donation options (We might have some unwrapped book sets 🤷)
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Past Events
Book Bedazzle Bash
Buy a used book, upcycle it with flair and support an Indie Bookstore!
Join us Tuesday June 17th, 2025
6pm - 930pm at The Sherwood Park Bookworm
Doors open at 5:45pm
Grab your tickets on our EventBrite page!
Get ready to add some sparkle to your shelves!
We're sure you've seen the trend online, and where better to make a book sparkle than inside a bookstore?
The Book Bedazzle Bash is a hands-on workshop where you’ll embellish and personalize a book cover with rhinestones. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind, bedazzled, upcycled book that’s uniquely yours!
Each ticket includes:
instruction by a 25-year artist, paint nite instructor
a used book of your choice from the store which you will buy at the event
fast drying glue
a rainbow of rhinestones
tools to place the gems
gem organizer trays for easy use
food and refreshments
free parking
What to Expect:
- Creative Fun: I’ll guide you step-by-step as you transform a book cover into a beautiful work of art.
- All Materials Provided: Rhinestones in colored and clear, B-7000 needle tipped glue for precision - everything you need to bedazzle your book will be provided.
- A New Creative Community: Meet fellow book lovers and crafters in a relaxed, welcoming woman-owened bookstore.
**PLEASE NOTE** We won't have time to finish the entire cover. Please plan to choose a favourite PART of the cover to enhance with rhinestones.
A Bookworm's Dream Weekend!!
Saturday April 26th & Sunday April 27th
Saturday April 26th from 10am - 5pm
CANADIAN INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY
Saturday April 26th from 10am - 5pm & Sunday April 27th 12pm - 4pm
📖 We're back for Year 2!! This year, 16 Edmonton and area indie bookstores are teaming up with a killer contest and the most fun if you're a bookworm!
📖 Head to your first store April 26th and grab a Bookstore Passport (We printed 10x as many this year!) and your first stamp.
📖 Then visit as many indies as you can over the weekend. For each indie bookstore you visit, you’ll collect a stamp for your passport. The more stamps, the more chances to win fun prizes, including merch, gift items, and a grand prize containing multiple gift cards!
📖 You don't need to buy anything to get your stamp - but for those who do, we definitely appreciate the support - and we'll have some fun promos for you.
Don't miss any details or updates! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
Join us Friday December 20th for a special late night event.
From 5-8pm, we're having a Bookworm night to help you finish your Christmas shopping.
📖 Gumball discounts are back (Open a gumball and see how much you save on your purchase!)
🎁 Free gift wrapping with any purchase
🎄 Christmas wrapped Blind Date with a Books (Super helpful if you aren't sure what to get for someone.)
🎁 Book sets wrapped in ribbon, selected by genre or theme (Also great if you know the type of books they like, but not exactly which to get.)
📖 Stacks of sale books for stocking stuffers
🎄 Snacks and drinks
Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!
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From December 10th - December 16th at 11:59pm
ENTER TO WIN!
The Lost Bookshop
Book-themed Book Sleeve (Fabric)
👉From now until Monday December 16th, for every $20 you spend, you can to enter to win "The Lost Bookshop" by Evie Woods!👈
📖 Spend $40? That's 2 entries.
🎁 Get $100 in books? That's 5 entries.
📚 Applies to in store and online purchases. (Before tax)
📖 Winner needs to pick up the books in store. (Sorry, we are not shipping them out.)
We're closed Sundays and Mondays, so for online orders, make sure to leave your full name, email and/or your phone number so we can make sure you're entered and we can contact you.
Head to the online shop at 👉parkbookworm.ca 👈to see what's in store!
(Watch for email confirmation that we added your entries to the giveaway box.)
Books are pre-owned, but look new - totally acceptable for gifting!
**We will do the draw Tuesday December 17th and announce it on Instagram and FB. Winner will be contacted via phone. (Let us know if you'd prefer a text.)
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From December 4th at 4pm - December 9th at 11:59pm
ENTER TO WIN!
The Housemaid
The Housemaid's Secret
The Housemaid is Watching
👉From now until Monday December 9th, for every $20 you spend, you can to enter to win Freida McFadden’s trilogy thriller!👈
📖 Spend $40? That's 2 entries.
🎁 Get $100 in books? That's 5 entries.
📚 Applies to in store and online purchases. (Before tax)
📖 Winner needs to pick up the books in store. (Sorry, we are not shipping them out.)
We're closed Sundays and Mondays, so for online orders, make sure to leave your full name, email and/or your phone number so we can make sure you're entered and we can contact you.
Head to the online shop at 👉parkbookworm.ca 👈to see what's in store!
(Watch for email confirmation that we added your entries to the giveaway box.)
Books are pre-owned, but look new - totally acceptable for gifting!
**We will do the draw Tuesday December 10th and announce it on Instagram and FB. Winner will be contacted via phone. (Let us know if you'd prefer a text.)
November 30th, 2024 12pm - 2pm
'Lucky Ducky' by Carla Howatt and Monique MacDonald (Book 2 in the Maddy Whitman Mystery series.)
Join us in store Saturday November 30th from 12pm - 2pm for a book signing with local authors Carla Howatt and Monique MacDonald.
We had so much fun with the launch of their first book in the Maddy Whitman Mystery series, 'Fowl Play', so you know book two will deliver!
We're expecting copies to be available the week of November 26th, so watch our Instagram and Facebook pages for updates and RSVP here.
Keep an eye on the site and our social media pages for some wicked upcoming events at The Bookworm!
Independent Bookstore Day
Saturday April 27th - 10am - 5pm
We're so happy to be part of this unique event! We've partnered with 10 Edmonton area independent bookstores to bring you an incredible weekend adventure!
Pick up your Indie Bookstore Passport at any participating bookstore on April 27 & 28 and bring it with you on your indie bookstore voyage. With each stop receive a stamp for your passport - and special perks.
If you make it to all of us by the end of the weekend, you’ll be entered to win a bountiful basket of goodies from every store you visited!
10am - 12pm - 'Fowl Play' co-authors @social_moi and @carlahowatt will be here to sign thier brand new book (We have some copies on hand!)
**They already have a 5 star rating on Amazon!! One reader says, "The authors give the story all the ingredients necessary to keep you interested while both laughing and stressing about whodunnit and will it be solved in time. Very enjoyable romp. Love that is is set in Edmonton."
11am - Story time with Rebecca van Dyk, who will be reading her book 'Something More'
Can't wait to see you there!
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Previous Book Club Selections
December 2022
Jolabokaflod Festive Book Club/ Book Swap!
- wrap up a book and chocolate.
- we will do a secret Santa gift exchange.
- your book can be new or gently used.
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November 2022
THE INVENTION OF WINGS BY SUE MONK KIDD
October 2022
THE THIRTEENTH TALE by DIANE SETTERFIELD
September 2022
THE NEST BY CYNTHIA D'APRIX SWEENEY
Saturday, September 17th from 1pm - 2pm
August 2022
Kid's Little Golden Books Journal Camp
Join me August 15, from 1:00 - 4:00 and learn how to turn your favorite story books in to a super cute journal. Everything you need to express your own personal style will be included. The cost for this 3 hour class is only $30.00 each or $25.00 if you are registering siblings. Stop by The BOOKWORM to pre- register and choose your story book
August 2022
