Join us in celebrating the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on July 30th from 10pm – 12am! We will have costume competitions, trivia contests, give-aways, unique snacks, and a special guest: a beautiful owl from Talons! A Bird of Prey Experience! Then at 12:01am, we’ll crack open the cases and start reading (and selling) THE NEW HARRY POTTER BOOK!

The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London’s West End on July 30, 2016.

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Join us as we celebrate all things Harry Potter! The Lion’s Club is hosting a special screening at the Hamilton Movie Theater on July 23rd at 6pm. They will be showing “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”. Stop by early for special crafts, games and snacks. Price is pay what you want.

To reserve your spot, please reach out to Lion Sarah Curtis at s.curtis021@gmail.com or swing by and grab a ticket at the door.

Plus, you can bring your movie ticket to the Colgate Bookstore on July 30th to receive $1 off the purchase of the NEW book, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child!

*Only 66 tickets are available.*

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Join us in celebrating the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on July 30th from 10pm – 12am! We will have costume competitions, trivia contests, give-aways, unique snacks, and a special guest: a beautiful owl from Talons! A Bird of Prey Experience! Then at 12:01am, we’ll crack open the cases and start reading (and selling) THE NEW HARRY POTTER BOOK!

The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London’s West End on July 30, 2016.

You can pre-order your copy today by clicking the link below. A limited number of books will be available at the party, so reserve early!! http://bit.ly/cbharrypotterandthecursedchild

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The village of Hamilton invites you to the first annual Sidewalk Sale-Abration on July 15th -16th, 2016. Rain or shine, come enjoy spectacular savings from your favorite Hamilton businesses!

Various refreshments will be served by local shops. Support and invest in your community by choosing to shop local this summer.

Spend the day in Hamilton – browse our unique shops, dine at restaurants, and enjoy the scenic local farmer’s market. Bring the family, and experience the warm, small town atmosphere of Hamilton, NY. Warm hearts, cool culture.

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To celebrate the upcoming 14th anniversary in their downtown location at 3 Utica Street, the Colgate Bookstore is hosting their annual Customer Appreciation Day on Wednesday, July 13th, from 9am – 5pm.

 
The community is invited to enjoy complimentary ice cream (while supplies last) and clearance specials – up to 80% off original retail price. There will also be a coloring station for children, door prizes, and giveaways.

In August of 2002, the Colgate Bookstore moved from a small space on the Colgate University campus into a four-floor historical building in the center of the village. In addition to providing textbooks and Colgate clothing and gifts for students, faculty, and alumni, the Colgate Bookstore is also central New York’s largest downtown independent bookstore, stocking more than 17,000 books and offering community meeting space.

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Where’s Waldo? In Hamilton, NY of course.  The famous children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty-two different local businesses throughout our community this July.

Those who spot him can win prizes, including buttons, book coupons and more. From the Colgate Bookstore at 3 Utica Street to the Hamilton Public Library at 13 Broad Street, from Parry’s at 100 Utica Street to Oliveri’s Pizzeria at 14 Lebonan Street, Waldo figures will be well hidden in local business establishments.

Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity, and a wonderful way for residents to support local business and the Shop Local movement.

Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Hamilton!” passport with the names of all the participating sites, and get their passport stamped or signed for each Waldo they spot. Waldo seekers who get their passports stamped or signed at ten or more sites can bring their passports back to the Colgate Bookstore and collect prizes. Collecting store stamps or signatures at fifteen or more businesses will entitle diligent seekers entry into a grand prize drawing on July 28, from 4-5pm, with the top prize being a 6-volume deluxe set of Waldo books.

This year, participants can also #ColorWaldoAndWin: when they share a completed coloring sheet of Waldo on Instagram, they’ll be entered into a drawing to be one of five lucky winners of a deluxe prize pack.

On July 28th, from 4pm-5pm, come celebrate at the Colgate Bookstore with a pizza party, and one last scavenger hunt!

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Join actress Kim Blacklock for a talk about the film, “The Congressman” on June 18th, 2016 from 4pm – 5pm. Blacklock, the first woman mistakenly admitted to West Point, the 10th tallest woman on the planet, and the only female lobsterboat captain on film, will also share some of her own stories.

This will be followed by the screening of her movie, “The Congressman” at 5:30pm at the Hamilton Movie Theater ($), with a post movie meet and greet at the Colgate Inn.

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Here at the Bookstore, we love the stories about George, the curious little monkey who has captivated the hearts of children and adults alike for years.

On June 4th at 10am, you can come meet Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat yourself!

Drop in for a story time with curious crafts and monkey snacks. Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat will be available for pictures and high fives. This event is free, and open to children of all ages. The Colgate Bookstore proudly supports the joys of reading by donating 13% of all children’s book sales from this event to the Hamilton Public Library.

Here’s a little history behind the authors of Curious George.

 
H(ans) A(ugusto) Rey was born on September 16, 1898, in Hamburg, Germany. Margarete Waldstein (later known as Margret Rey) was also born in Hamburg, Germany on May 16, 1906. The two met and married in 1935 in Rio de Janeiro. Shortly afterwards, they moved to Paris, France, and it was there that Hans published his first children’s book. “Ragi et les 9 singes” (Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys in English) was the mischief-making little monkey named Curious George’s debut.

 
Following the publication of “Ragi et les 9 singes”, the Reys decided that Curious George deserved a book of his own. But by this time, World War II had broken out, and the Reys – both German Jews – found themselves in great danger. Knowing their only chance was to escape Paris before Hitler’s armies took over, the couple fled the city on their bicycles, bringing with them only some food and five manuscripts. One of these manuscripts was the story of Curious George. Hours after their flight, the Nazis entered Paris, but the Reys were already safely over the French-Spanish border. From there, they eventually made their way to New York City, where they began a new life as children’s book authors.

“Curious George” was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1941, and immediately became so popular that his original story has never been out of print. George has since become one of the most loved and most recognizable characters from children’s literature.

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Join us on May 21, 2016 at 10:30am as we celebrate the magic of Mo Willems’ beloved series, Elephant & Piggie. “The Thank You Book” will be the last book in the series, and we are throwing a party to celebrate all the epic adventures of Elephant & Piggie!

Local children will act out several of the Elephant & Piggie stories while they are being read aloud. Then costumed readers, Kate Reynolds and Heather Elia will dramatically read the newest and last book, “The Thank You Book”, and also reminisce over their favorite Elephant & Piggie moments. Then, we’ll play “How Well Do You Know Elephant & Piggie?” Those who guess correctly will win a FREE pass to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo!

There will be cupcakes, crafts, and prizes. This event is free and open to children of all ages.

The Colgate Bookstore proudly supports the joys of reading by donating 13% of all children’s book sales from this event to the Hamilton Public Library.

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Calling all book lovers, treasure hunters, and puzzle solvers! In celebration of Children’s Book Week (May 2th -7th), a one-of-a-kind book scavenger hunt awaits you.

To enter the hunt, visit the Colgate Bookstore on Tuesday, May 3^rd, at 2pm and receive your hunt directions and supplies. Solve the puzzle hidden at the Bookstore, then move on to the next puzzle location – the Hamilton Center for the Arts! When that puzzle is solved, head over to the Hamilton Public Library to locate and solve the third puzzle.

When all three puzzles are solved, come back to the Bookstore. The first five participants to correctly solve all three puzzles will win a $25 gift card and a signed copy of, “Book Scavenger” by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman! All participants will receive other prizes.

This is a Children’s Book Week event, and the Colgate Bookstore is proud to donate 13% of all children’s book sales from this week to the Hamilton Public Library.

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