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A New Borders Like Never Before! The moment you walk through the doors, you’ll know that this will be a completely new Borders experience. More than the books, music, and movies you love, you’ll find new products and services for a digital lifestyle that’s beckoning you. Plus, you’ll discover larger travel, cooking, and wellness sections where you can do anything from research and book a trip to find and print great recipes. ›Video: Tour the new store!


3:00 PM - storytime

Clifford

This colorful canine stops by for a story and pictures. Don’t forget your camera!

4:00 PM - discussion & signing

Hannah Kaminsky

Treat your sweet tooth with a delicious collection of vegan recipes from Kaminsky’s My Sweet Vegan.

5:00 PM - discussion & signing

Kimberley Weaver

Encourage children to explore America with the landmark-filled Pack Your Bags… Go U.S.A.

5:00 PM - performance

Alyce Cognetta Bertz and guest

Relax to the sounds of the violin performed by the concertmaster of the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra.

5:30 PM

free candy samples

Satisfy your sweet tooth with free chocolate and confection samples until 9:00 PM.

 

We’ll be back on Saturday with more candy samples from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

6:00 PM - reading & signing

Pam Lewis

Unearth the dark secrets in Lewis’s mystery novel, Perfect Family.

7:00 PM - special event

Kim Bensen

Learn the incredible weight-loss story of Better TV’s Kim Bensen, and then join her Summer Slimdown Weigh-In.

8:00 PM - performance

Mike Falzone

Enjoy the indie acoustic sounds of Falzone as he performs songs from Fun with Honesty.



10:00 AM - live broadcast

I-95 FM and Y-105 FM

Stop by for chances to win fun prizes as I-95 broadcasts from the store until 12:00 PM. Then Y-105 broadcasts from Borders until 2:00 PM.

10:30 AM

face painting

There will be lots of laughs as kids get their faces colorfully decorated until 1:00 PM.

11:00 AM - storytime & signing

Victoria Kann

Kids will love the bright storytelling of Kann as she shares Purplicious, the sister story to Pinkalicious.

12:00 PM - performance

Seth Adam

Rock out with Adam as his band performs songs from the album Where You Come From.

2:00 PM - reading & signing

Ginger Strand

Discover how Niagara Falls has gone from natural wonder to campy attraction with Strand’s Inventing Niagara.

3:00 PM - performance & signing

Caroline Doctorow

Experience Doctorow’s compelling songwriting and vocals with music from her new CD, Carmel Valley Ride.

3:00 PM

storytime & sing-along

A classic children’s song is taken out for a twisted spin with Mary-Alice Moore’s The Wheels on the School Bus.

4:00 PM - discussion & signing

Valerie Ramsey

Sophisticated model Ramsey shares her quest for new adventures at any age in Gracefully.

5:00 PM - discussion & signing

Jan Mann

Take 42 different day trips, each with a corresponding meal, courtesy of Mann’s Cruising Connecticut with a Picnic Basket.

7:00 PM - performance & signing

Sundad

Delight in the sounds of world fusion blended with New Age with this band’s CD, Journey to Eternity.

8:30 PM - performance

You and the World

This band, featuring R.J. Stevens and Matt Kolb, will rock your evening with an acoustic performance.

11:30 AM - performance

Daniel Chauvin

Enjoy acoustic folk rock from Chauvin as he plays selections from Better Places.

12:30 PM

meet Diego

Kids will have a blast meeting Diego, coloring, and playing Nickelodeon® games. Plus, six lucky children will win a Dora or Diego cuddle pillow!

2:00 PM - performance

Charlie Parker’s Angels

Stop in our Seattle’s Best Coffee® cafe for a taste of simmering jazz and cool blues.

2:00 PM - storytime

dress up with Fancy Nancy

Enjoy giggles galore as kids dress up in this glamour girl’s favorite costumes and listen to a story.

3:00 PM - discussion & signing

Terry Walters

Take a bite out of something fresh and healthful with Walters’s new cookbook, Clean Food.

3:30 PM - storytime & signing

Jason Alter

Peel out for an interstellar adventure with John Fastramp and the Dakota 3000 Challenge.

4:00 PM - discussion & signing

David Brady

Learn how to stay healthy and live well with Dr. Brady’s Healthy Revolution.

4:30 PM - discussion & signing

MJ Allaire

Dragon lovers, prepare for another epic adventure from Allaire with Dragon’s Tear.

5:00 PM - performance

Andrew Hoover

Stop by our cafe again for the soulful R&B sounds of Hoover’s Getting Out of Boxes.

7:00 PM - performance

Porter

With a sweet voice that churns out alternative grooves, Porter sings from her album The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy.

Event dates and times are subject to change. See store for details and event guidelines.

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