Party for Book Lovers & Educator Appreciation

May 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Several of the top professionals in the book publishing world are coming to Linden Tree to share their top picks for summer reads with YOU! When we attend our own industry conferences, we love to hear them describe their favorite seasonal titles and this event is designed to bring that same experience to our customers.

Come join us at Linden Tree on Thursday, May 16, from 4:30 to 5:30PM for this FREE event during the Los Altos Farmers Market.  Parents, educators, kids and book lovers of all ages are welcome! We would appreciate an RSVP to info@lindentreebooks.com so we can provide enough seats.

Five lucky attendees will have their names drawn for some special giveaways, including a Linden Tree gift certificate. 

Only one family member may submit their name for the drawing. Must be present to win. (Special bonuses and discounts for educators! See Educator News email or ask a bookseller for details.)

Filed Under: Around Town, Books & Authors, Events, In the Store, Middle Reader (ages 8-12), Picture Books, Recommendations, Sales & Promotions, Young Adult

Earn up to 60% off!

April 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment

We have a special offer for YOU! An entire week of great activities in the last week of April has been planned to get you into the bookstore with your kids and to earn discounts on future Linden Tree purchases! Here’s how to earn up to 60 percent off:**

  1. Bring your family to the store Sunday through Friday to participate in any or all of our special Screen-Free activities. All activities are FREE!
  2. Earn 10 percent EACH TIME you participate Sunday through Friday and earns as much as 60 percent off your next purchase! (You must use your discount on or before May 19th.)

Screen-Free Activities Discount-Eligible Activities:

Sunday, April 28: Book Discussion, The Alchemist4:00-5:00 p.m. -One of the books distributed for FREE to new or light readers on World Book Night this year is The Alchemist. Please join us as we meet to discuss this book that has touched millions of people throughout the world.

Monday, April 29: Readers’ Theater (Hosted by Tom), 6:45-7:30 p.m.-Reader’s theater is reading a story aloud, like a play, without memorization, props, or a stage. This is a great way to celebrate Screen-Free Week!

Tuesday, April 30: Draw with Author-Illustrator Renee French, 6:45-7:30 p.m. -We are thrilled to welcome back author and illustrator Renee French who will be hosting a special drawing activity with all of the Screen-Free activity participants!

Wednesday, May 1: Origami and Paper Projects, 6:45-7:30 p.m.- Join us for an origami and paper collage workshop! We will create paper flowers, butterflies, and birds collage that will be used in the store as a display! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the fun and see your work up in the bookstore!

Thursday, May 2 (also opening night for downtown Los Altos Farmers Market!): Klutz Kit Night (with Klutz employees!), 6:45-7:30 p.m. – Come have fun with the team from Klutz! They are excited to come play with the Linden Tree community. Get great ideas for kits to keep around for rainy days or long car rides.

Friday, May 3: Richard Bliss, aka “The Game Whisperer,” 6:45-7:30 p.m.- We are pleased to welcome Richard Bliss, AKA “The Game Whisperer” to continue the Screen-Free Week fun! He’ll teach us about some of the hottest games on the market and introduce us to some of the best. This great activity coincides with May First Friday in downtown Los Altos, so drop in for a quick round after dinner or stay & play ’til the end.

Details:**At least one parent and one child must participate in each special activity to earn a 10 percent discount. Only one discount per family per event (discounts will be accumulated; e.g. participate in three activities, get one 30 percent discount off purchase, etc.).

Filed Under: Around Town, Books & Authors, Events, In the Store, Recommendations, Sales & Promotions

Buy 2, Get 1 Free Dr. Seuss Books!

February 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

We are running a fantastic promotion February 1st-March 15th: Buy any two Dr. Seuss titles, get the 3rd one free!*

Like to give Oh The Places You’ll Go to graduates? Stock up? Is The Lorax perfect for Earth Day? Get your copy now! You may even discover some titles by some of Dr. Seuss’ pen names that you have never read before.

Check out the cart next to the register and be sure to take advantage of this great deal.

Filed Under: Books & Authors, Picture Books, Recommendations, Sales & Promotions

Upcoming Book Fairs & Fundraisers

November 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Linden Tree is pleased to host events and fundraisers for schools and other community groups. Let us know how we can help you meet your community-building or fundraising goals this year and next!   Contact Rosheen to set up your special event.

Ventana Book Fair & Fundraiser November 28th

Ventana School supporters: Come shop all day Wednesday , November 28th and don’t miss the special event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.!Let us know you are a supporter and we will donate a percentage of your purchase back to the school!

MVPNS Book Fair & Fundraiser December 4th

MVPNS supporters: Come shop all day Tuesday, December 4th. There will also be a book talk at 7:30 and we will stay open until 9:00 p.m.!

Let us know you are a supporter and we will donate a percentage of your purchase back to the school!

Filed Under: Around Town, Events, In the Store, Sales & Promotions

Shop “Small Business Saturday”

November 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

This November 24th is Small Business Saturday(R), a day to celebrate and support the local small businesses that boost the economy and invigorate neighborhoods across the country.

Linden Tree Books is proud to take part in Small Business Saturday, and we’re encouraging everyone to Shop Small (R) here on November 24th with a special Small Business Saturday offer!

Come in on November 24th and you’ll get a FREE 2013 Book Lover’s calendar with a $100 purchase.

Many Los Altos businesses are featuring specials, and customer appreciation offers on Saturday.  So Shop Small, and let’s make this November 24th the biggest day of the year for small business.

To learn more, visit ShopSmall.com.

2013 Book Lover’s Calendars offer is good for all purchases $100 and over (pre-tax), including sale items, purchases of gift certificates, and pre-paid orders made Saturday, November 24th and are while supplies last. Offer does not apply to purchases paid for by gift certificates.

Filed Under: Around Town, Events, In the Store, Sales & Promotions

Preschool Family Book Fair & Fundraiser

November 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Preschool Family School supporters: Come shop all day Thursday, November 15th!

 Let us know you are a Preschool Family supporter and we will donate a percentage of your purchase back to the school!

While the special event from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. is by invitation only, the rest of the store will be open late for regular business.

Linden Tree is pleased to host events and fundraisers for schools and other community groups. Let us know how we can help you meet your community-building or fundraising goals this year and next! Contact Rosheen to set up your special event.

Filed Under: Events, In the Store, Sales & Promotions

Celebrate Linden Tree on Saturday!

October 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

We know your Saturdays are busy and filled with family activities — please take some time on October 20th to come to the store so you can help to celebrate the first full year in our beautiful new store!

To thank our wonderful community for its continued support of our small independent store, we have planned a full day with a 20% discount off the entire inventory* along with other fun activities.

It’s a great time to load up on gifts for the holidays: books, games, puppets, and everything else in stock!

Check out the special display of staff favorites — can you guess each bookseller’s top three?

Picture Book Story Time at 10:00 a.m. will also feature staff favorites! This weekly story time is best suited for ages 2-6.

If you haven’t already done so, be sure to “like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay informed on our store events, promotions, and new releases. Tell a friend!

*Please note gift certificates are not included in the store-wide sale. No other discounts apply. Items already marked “sale” are 40% off and ineligible for return.

Also throughout downtown Los Altos on Saturday, October 20:
Fall “Sell”abration with merchant promotions, music, fun, and a special Harvest Produce Market 12:00 – 4:00 in the Bank of the West driveway at 176 Main Street.

Filed Under: Around Town, Events, In the Store, Sales & Promotions

Finding Waldo in Los Altos…

June 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Where’s Waldo on his 25th Birthday? Downtown!

For the entire month of July, Downtown Los Altos will be looking for Waldo! Linden Tree has been selected as one of only 250 stores nationwide to host a celebration that encourages families to shop local, have fun, and win prizes while they’re at it.

More details on this promotion and treasure hunt will be coming soon. Meanwhile, Waldo books do make great back-of-the-car books: they keep kids searching through the books for the familiar red-and-white striped shirt.

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Sale section 30-40% off!

September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

saleHave you checked out the great selection of books, toys, games, and stuffed animals in our sale section? All items on the SALE shelves are 30-40% off and they include popular products like Melissa & Doug branded blocks and games.

The sale section is on the right-hand side of the store near the gift-wrapping table.

Everything at Linden Tree is new and in great condition so come take a peek and you may find a hidden treasure or two!

Filed Under: Sales & Promotions

15% off promotion (expired)

July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

If you found this post, you are well on your way to your 15% off reward for completing the Linden Tree Books Web Scavenger Hunt!*

Get the entire family to help you find the answers on our new website.

Scavenger Hunt Questions:

1) In what year was Linden Tree named Small Business of the Year?

2) How long has Nancy worked at Linden Tree?

3) Whom do I contact to set up a special event at Linden Tree?

4) How late is Linden Tree open on Thursdays?

5) What is the date of the final event of the Summer Concert Series?

6) What percentage off do you get on your ENTIRE PURCHASE when you successfully answer all of these questions? (Hint: it’s in the title of this post!)

Happy hunting!

* Terms and Conditions:

- Only one redemption per family, please.
– Must show proof of answers at time of purchase (printout,  verbal responses,  pictures, etc.).
– Sale items are excluded from this promotional offer.
- Please note this special promotion expires on August 3rd.

 

Filed Under: Sales & Promotions