ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 19 MI-Borders-Kids-Party
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Every kid loves a good party
and Saturday, Sept. 27, Borders and Waldenbooks stores across the country are
throwing open their doors to welcome kids and their families for the
retailer's first ever nationwide free "Kids Party" from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kids
are sure to have a great time listening to stories, singing songs, playing
games including the "bucket toss" and the "candy walk," coloring to their
hearts' delight, plus much more! While the kids are involved in their
activities, parents can take the opportunity to get some early holiday
shopping done or simply enjoy the "Kids Party" activities with their children.
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"Borders and Waldenbooks offer a great selection of kids books, movies and
music as well as kids-focused events all year around, yet Borders wants to
re-invigorate the idea that books and a trip to the bookstore can be really
fun and exciting for kids. Our first-ever nationwide 'Kids Party' will truly
be a wonderful community event where families can gather for an afternoon
filled with engaging activities centered around books," said Diane Mangan,
merchandising director for Borders Group. "Borders is already a leader in the
Children's category and this event will underscore that we are a headquarters
for knowledge and entertainment."
To locate a Borders or Waldenbooks store, visit www.borders.com and click
on the "Store Locator" tab.
About Borders Group, Inc.
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) is a
leading retailer of books, music and movies with more than 28,000 employees.
Through its subsidiaries, the company operates more than 1,100 stores
worldwide primarily under the Borders(R) and Waldenbooks(R) brand names and
recently launched Borders.com for online shopping. For more information, visit
www.borders.com/aboutus .
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