Events

A Bookworm's Dream Weekend!! 

Saturday April 26th & Sunday April 27th

 

Saturday April 26th from 10am - 5pm

2 fun ways to participate!

CANADIAN INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY

Enter the Canadian Independent Bookstore Day Contest For Book Lovers on April 26th, 2025. 📚📚📚

📖 Shop at The Bookworm (And any of your favorite indie bookstores!) on our big day and save your receipt - every book you buy counts as an entry to the contest.

🍁 Books written and/or illustrated by Canadian creators will be worth DOUBLE 🍁

📖 After your day of shopping, fill out the entry form to enter the contest for a chance to win a $1,000 or $200 gift card for your fave bookshop!


 

 

Saturday April 26th from 10am - 5pm & Sunday April 27th 12pm - 4pm


EDMONTON INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE EXTRAVANGAZA

📖 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.
You can also check out all the other participating stores here.

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Past Events


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.)

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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. 

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Keep an eye on the site and our social media pages for some wicked upcoming events at The Bookworm!  

Sherwood Park Bookworm Book Club Every 3rd Thursday of the Month

 

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Independent Bookstore Day


Join us April 27th from 10 - 5 and Sunday April 28th from 12 - 4 for our biggest event of the year!


Saturday April 27th - 10am - 5pm

Indie Bookstore Passport Stop!! 

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!

Complimentary Coffee from our friends at Roasti*


Pick your discount!*

 

*while supplies last!

 

3 for $5 deal on some of our hottest Sale Books! 
10am - 4pm - Local Author Book Signings & Readings

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'

Are you trapped in a dull, grey world? Colourful adventures are waiting just beyond this door! Step inside and transform the ordinary in this inspiring book that reveals the beauty and magic of a child's imagination. With a spark of creativity, everyday objects such as laundry baskets and trash cans become vessels of discovery and exploration. Anything is possible when you imagine Something More!



12pm - 4pm - Kim Germsheid @mrs.eddie.vedder Karen Probert, @mandyevebarnett and @hmshander will all be on hand for books signings and conversation!

 

 Can't wait to see you there! 

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Sherwood Park Bookworm Book Club Every 3rd Thursday of the Month

SHerwood Park Book Club Books February, March and April 2024

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Previous Book Club Selections

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December 2022

Jolabokaflod Festive Book Club/ Book Swap! 

Join us for The December 15th Book Club, which is going to be a festive holiday book swap, in the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod or book flood!

Everyone is welcome to join us, all you need to do is:
  • wrap up a book and chocolate.
  • we will do a secret Santa gift exchange.
  • your book can be new or gently used.
Perhaps you have a holiday favourite you enjoy every year, or and inspiring self help. Include a delicious chocolate treat, and you are set to join in the Jolabokaflod festivities!

Everyone one is also encouraged by bring a snack, appetizer or treat to share and beverages will be provided. Anyone brave enough to attend in their cozy pyjamas may find they get an extra holiday book to enjoy.

Hope you will join us for a festive holiday Jolabokaflod experience!!!

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November 2022

THE INVENTION OF WINGS BY SUE MONK KIDD

The Invention of Wings

October 2022

THE THIRTEENTH TALE by DIANE SETTERFIELD

The Thirteenth Tale is the Bookworm's Book Club Pick for October

September 2022

THE NEST BY CYNTHIA D'APRIX SWEENEY

The Nest is September's Book Club Pick at the Sherwood park Bookworm!

Saturday, September 17th from 1pm - 2pm

The Bookworm is proud to host the official book launch of Canadian photographer Joe Chowaniec's much anticipated Abandoned Alberta II. 

Get your hands on a signed copy, chat with the author and celebrate with us! 


Abandoned Alberta II by Joe Chowaniec available at the Sherwood Park Bookworm

August 2022

Kid's Little Golden Books Journal Camp 


Little Golden Books Demo
Create your own “Little Golden” Junk Journal!!!

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

THE FIRST MISTAKE BY SANDIE JONES

July Bookworm Book Club

July 2022

WHEN SPARKS FLY BY HELENA HUNTING

When Sparks Fly is The Bookworm's July Book Club Book!