Young readers of Chicagoland: JOIN US for a *FREE* Read It + Make It! Story Time Experience for KIDS OF ALL AGES (Kindergarteners-5th Graders)!
On the scheduled dates and times, we'll gather at our *NEW* New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield (3741 Prairie Ave) for a HALF-HOUR STORY TIME READ-ALOUD + PAIRED ACTIVITY featuring a take-home craft inspired by the chosen title(s) - all led by our friend Lindsay from Sonder& (who is known for her story-centered experiences for adults + kids that invite rest, reflection, + connection). Guests will get EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE + 10% OFF SONDER& READING RETREATS FOR KIDS + ADULTS!
BONUS: With each Book Club sign up, you can choose to receive a physical copy of the featured book(s) to read before or after we meet in-person (CLICK THE CHECKBOX(ES) TO ADD A COPY OF THE BOOK(S) TO YOUR ORDER).
Learn more about each story by clicking on the underlined book titles in the event calendar below...
EVENT CALENDAR
2026
AUGUST 1 - FRIDAY NIGHT WRESTLEFEST + CREATE YOUR OWN PRO WRESTLER CRAFT @ NEW BOOK JOY IN BROOKFIELD
RECOMMENDED FOR: Kindergarteners - 5th Graders
PLEASE NOTE: Not everything that is available in our online collections is in-stock at our Booktique! If you order a book or product that is not readily available at either of our locations, we will notify you immediately via email, confirm your custom order approval, and order your item(s) right away (orders typically arrive within one week) OR we will suggest an in-stock substitution if your order is time-sensitive. We'll also suggest an alternative option if your requested book format is no longer available from our supplier. Please send us a message or email us at newbookjoy@gmail.com if you’d like to check availability before ordering!
We also have a TON of books and products in our Booktique that we’re working on uploading to our website as we speak… If you’re looking for something that’s not on our online store, please reach out!