Borders(R) Stores Nationwide Spread Holiday Cheer with Free Storytime Events Throughout November and December

"Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas" kicks off the storytime series this Saturday, Nov. 14

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Borders(®) stores nationwide are hosting a series of holiday-themed storytime events for kids of all ages beginning with the "Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas" storytime this Saturday Nov. 14 at 11 a.m.

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Besides the wonderful opportunity to gather with others to hear "Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas," kids will also enjoy a coloring activity, a raffle with fun prizes including jingle bracelets -- and to top off the hour of "splendiferous" fun, a holiday parade around the store. Since kids are encouraged to attend the party dressed in their holiday best, the event will give parents the opportunity to take some adorable photos of their children enjoying the parade and all of the festivities. Attendees can also sample delicious drinks such as hot chocolate for kids and the Peppermint Mocha Trio coffee drink for adults, as well as a variety of holiday-inspired pastries. Activities may vary by store. Visit Borders.com and click on the Store Locator tab for a participating Borders location.

Upcoming events

In addition, kids and their families can look forward to the following storytime events slated for November and December at Borders:

• "The Polar Express" Pajama Party Holiday Storytime, Saturday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m.
• Grinchfest Holiday Storytime, Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m.
• "Beckett the Bear" Holiday Storytime, Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.
  

Borders will share additional details about these events at a later date.

Additional offerings for kids

Borders recently expanded its Children's Department to include hundreds of high quality educational toys and games that promote discovery, foster creativity and help build cognitive skills in youngsters, all of which are critical to developing good learning and reading habits -- and a lifelong love of reading. The Borders kids' specialist will be on hand to answer questions about all of the toys and games as well as Borders' extensive offering of children's books.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) is a leading specialty retailer of books as well as other educational and entertainment items. The company employs approximately 25,000 throughout the U.S., primarily in its Borders(®) and Waldenbooks(®) stores. Online shopping is offered through borders.com. Find author interviews and vibrant discussions of the products we and our customers are passionate about online at facebook.com/borders, twitter.com/borders and youtube.com/bordersmedia. For more information about the company, visit borders.com/media.

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