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454 E.Vandalia ST
Edwardsville, IL 62025

618-655-0355
OPEN
Tues-Thurs 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-7pm
Saturday 10am-3pm

Kindermusik Classes at Afterwords! 

Visit us on Facebook to join in the fun and register for Kindermusik classes offered Friday mornings in September at 10:00! 

Chapter Chatter
Friday, July 15th at 6:00pm
El Deafo


 

Wonderful Winning Wednesdays!
Visit us on Facebook each and every Wednesday for your chance to win something wonderful!

Take note! Beginning in August, we'll be OPEN on SUNDAYS, 10am-3pm!

Afterwords is an official Tourist Information Center!

Super proud to announce that Afterwords Books is serving as an official Tourist Information Center along Route 66! Thanks so much to Cindy Reinhardt, local historian and writer extraordinaire, for working so hard to make this happen. 
Afterwords Books is a family owned and operated bookstore, proud to call Edwardsville home.  We offer our customers both new and used books, a trade for credit program, free children's story times, book clubs for all ages, a monthly documentary club, educational toys, unique gifts crafted from local artisans, and impeccable customer service, all in a relaxing, inviting environment. 

Visit our website at www.afterwordsusedbooks.com
Saturdays @ 11am
Tuesdays @ 10am

July 5th & 9th:
Fun at the Beach Story Time

July 12th:
Special Story Time Event with Jeanie Ransom!

July 16th:
Silly, Giggly, Wiggly Story Time

July 19th & 23rd:
Stinky, Messy, Smelly Story Time

July 26th & 30th:
Cookies & Stories Story Time








 

Bookworm Buddies
Friday, July 15th
at 6:00pm

The Zodiac Legacy: Convergence

Special Storytime Event!

July 12th at 10am: We're so excited to be welcoming local author, Jeanie Franz Ransom, to share her book, BIG RED AND THE LITTLE BITTY WOLF: A STORY ABOUT BULLYING, with our storytime gang
YOU are a pretty big deal! Each time you choose to shop local, you are making a huge difference in our community. Thank YOU!
Documentary Club
Friday, July 15th
at 7:00pm

 
Adult Book Club
Friday, July 29th
at 7:00pm

When Breath Becomes Air
Readers Roundup
Friday, July 29th at 5:30pm
Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping

Friday Treat Day!
Visit us on Facebook to find out what treats we're sharing!



 

Welcome to Sue Leopold: Storyteller Extraordinaire

We’re so happy to have Mrs. Sue, a life-long educator of students preschool through 8th grade, share stories with our story time crew each and every Tuesday morning at 10am!

 

 

 


 Summer Art Camps at Afterwords!
Afterwords Books is excited to be hosting a series of Summer Art Camps (for young artists ages 7-12) offered by Kaleigh Lane, a teacher's assistant at the Metroeast Montessori school. Check out the events tab on Afterwords' Facebook page for more information about the different camps (July 7-8, July 14-15, and August 4-5) being offered and be sure to RSVP with payment to secure your spot! *Classes are limited to 10 students*

 
 
Thanks so much to all who continue to particpate in our Trade for Credit Program! Keep those gently-loved books coming our way. Click here to find out what titles we're happily accepting at this time. 
Don't forget that when you present your environmentally-friendly tote at Afterwords, you receive an extra 10% off your purchase! Pick one up the next time you visit for only $7.99. 
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454 E. Vandalia St.
Edwardsville, IL  62025
618-655-0355

Owner: LuAnn Locke

lu@afterwordsusedbooks.com


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