Thank you to everyone who came out to visit us during Independent Bookstore Day! It was a wonderful day for us, and we hope all of you enjoyed yourselves, too.
Happy Mother’s Day to all our customers who are moms! If you still need a last-minute present for that Awesome Mom in your life, check our shelves to see if Mom’s new favorite read is hiding here! Or, get her a gift certificate so she can find her own favorite.
We’re also still ordering books for summer reading. Teachers and educators, please send your summer reading lists to orders@anniesbooksworcester.com so we can make sure we have all the books our students need.
Our new Sunday hours have started. Now we’re open until 6:00 PM on Sundays!
Here’s the latest event news—but watch our website and Facebook page for even more updates!
Sunday, May 17, All-Day: Oziana!
Join us in celebrating the 115th anniversary of the publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. We’ll be doing Oz crafts, eating Oz treats, and more! We’re also getting in the beautiful Eisner Award-winning Oz adaptation graphic novels illustrated by Eric Shanower, along with a lot more Oz books. Special guest Ryk E. Spoor, best-selling fantasist and author of Polychrome will drop in for a visit and signing—and stay tuned for a few more surprises!
Sunday, May 31, starting at 2:00 PM: Literary Genre Trivia – Science Fiction
Our popular trivia event makes its triumphant return this month! Test your literary grit and knowledge about science fiction (specifically science fiction; fantasy will come later). There is a $20 gift certificate for the winner! Join us for a chance to win, to socialize with other book-lovers, and to geek-out over your favorite authors!
As a reminder, our regular events are…
Spinning Yarns Craft and Audiobook Social, 7PM every Monday
Hafta Craft & Storytime Family Drop-in, the third Sunday of every month from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. Children must be accompanied by an adult for duration of stay. (May being our OZIANA celebration!)
Worcester Storytellers, the fourth Friday of every month from 7-8:30 PM. For the complete updates and schedules, follow Worcester Storytellers on Facebook!
Literary Genre Trivia is FINALLY HERE this MAY and continuing on the last Sunday of every month starting at 2:00 PM.
As always, watch ABSW calendar and our Facebook Page for more details and updates.
May your world be filled with wonderful words!
Annie's Book Stop of Worcester 
This post reminded me of the 115th Anniversary. Almost overlooked it!