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Macdonald Book Shop hosts the Find Waldo in Estes Park Event. In collaboration with Penguin Random House, Macdonald Book Shop was given Waldos to hide all over town. Visit 10 or more stores to receive a sticker while supplies last, and $1 off a Waldo book. For those who reach 20 or more shops, you […]
Michele at Macdonald Book Shop is hosting a special story time on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9 am. Michele will read from How the Grinch Stole Christmas and then provide gift bags for those who attend. Please RSVP on Macdonald Book Shop's website so we can plan properly for the swag items.
Macdonald Book Shop will host a Books to Movies Event discussing Emily Henry's The People We Meet on Vacation. The event includes two activities and an hour of fun. The first 10 people to RSVP via our website or with Nicole will receive a swag bag. It is the first of many Books to Movies Events […]
Join Macdonald Book Shop for Friends of Fantasy Day. This is the first annual event hosted by the American Booksellers Association for Indie Bookstores. Our event is free and for any age. Stop by and find a few fairies with our latest scavenger hunt, pick up your reading journal page for 2026, and talk with our staff […]
For children of all ages, Macdonald Book Shop is hosting a special Saturday storytime on Valentine's Day. Clifford the Big Red Dog has a birthday and we want to honor this favorite oversized dog with a birthday party. Join Michele while she reads from a few of our Clifford books and pick up a cupcake […]
Join Macdonald Book Shop for themed story times every Monday at 9:30am. These events are free for kids of all ages and include book reading, snacks, and activities based on the themes. Upcoming themes include: National Dr. Seuss Day - March 2 Butt or Face Celebration - March 9 Bear Day - March 16 Dog […]
Celebrate great murder mystery books with Macdonald Book Shop Staff on March 6, 2026. Nicole has a mystery puzzle for guests to solve and one lucky winner will receive a prize, plus a book discussion and mocktail lined up. Please RSVP on Macdonald Book Shop's Website Event Page. The first ten to RSVP will receive […]
Macdonald Book Shop is hosting two special story time events in March on Saturdays. Please join Michele for these special themed days. March 7 is Baby-Sitters Club and Bad Guys Day. We will have swag to giveaway, book discussion, and activity pages. March 14 is Pout Pout Fish Day in celebration of the new movie […]
Join Macdonald Book Shop for themed story times every Monday at 9:30am. These events are free for kids of all ages and include book reading, snacks, and activities based on the themes. Upcoming themes include: National Dr. Seuss Day - March 2 Butt or Face Celebration - March 9 Bear Day - March 16 Dog […]
Macdonald Book Shop is hosting Thaine, the publisher of two George Macdonald books for young adults. Princess and the Curdie and Princess and the Goblin are two amazing books written by George Macdonald in the 1880s. Thaine created a press, hired an amazing artist and created illustrated editions of these classics. Come to learn about the publishing […]
