Looking for something to do in May? Check out some fun happenings at your neighborhood Half Price Books this month!
All Stores
Comic Book Giveaway Day
Don't miss the pulse-pounding fun of Free Comic Book Giveaway Day on Saturday, May 4 at all HPB locations. Get a free comic book* with any in-store purchase, while supplies last. Hope to see you there for the action-packed fun. See your neighborhood store for other special events.
*From a pre-selected collection while supplies last. See store for restrictions and details. Not available at Half Price Books Outlet.
Dallas – Northwest Highway
Book Signing with Andrew Wyly
It ain't bragging if it's true! Local author, Andrew Wyly will sign and sell his book, Texas Got It Right! at our Flagship HPB on Thursday, May 2 from 6-8 p.m. This book is full of inspiring stories and big characters–from Sam Houston and Ann Richards to Tom Landry and Beyoncé. There’s even a feature on HPB and our president and CEO Sharon Anderson Wright! So come on down and get the data to back up the boasting.
Animal Adoptions
Cute kitties and canine companions will visit our Flagship HPB on the third Saturday of each month from noon to 4 p.m. The League of Animal Protectors, a nonprofit animal rescue and adoption organization, will have a select group of adoptable pets looking for good, forever homes. See you May 18!
Lexington, KY – Sir Barton Place
Comic Book Contests & More
Come to your Sir Barton Place HPB on Saturday, May 4, for an action-packed day of comic book fun. Bam! Wear your favorite Superhero costume or dress up your pet for our costume contest. Ka-Pow! Join in a children’s drawing and coloring contest then create your own Superhero mask. Bonk!! Win coupons in an hourly trivia contest and participate in a silent auction to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense League. Wham-o!!! 20% off all comics, graphic novels, and manga. Contest winners will receive HPB Gift Cards. See store for details.
Cedar Park, TX
Star Wars Day
May the Fourth be with you! Saturday, May 4 is Star Wars Day and your Cedar Park HPB is celebrating. Wear your favorite Star Wars or Superhero costume and join in our 2nd Annual Comic Book Trivia Contest. Contest categories are for ages 9 yrs and under, 10 to 17 yrs, and 18 yrs and up. Winners will receive an HPB Gift Card.
Indianapolis – Northbrook/Greenbriar
Star Wars Day
Your Greenbriar HPB is celebrating with trivia and prizes all day. Wear your favorite Star Wars or Superhero costume and enter to win a $25 HPB Gift Card. Watch out for an invasion by the 501st Imperial Legion, Vader's Fist, at 6 pm. See you there!
Houston – North Oaks
Star Wars Day and Costume Contest
The crew at HPB North Oaks will celebrate Star Wars Day, too! Wear your favorite Star Wars or Comic character costume for a chance to win 2 tickets to Comicpalooza. Shop the sidewalk comic book sale for 25¢ comics. Plus, get a free pre-selected comic book with any in-store purchase while supplies last. Special Bonus: Dallas artist Aoristos will do free caricatures. See store for details.
Knitting and Crochet Club
Are you a knit-wit? Hooked on crochet? Ambistitcherous? Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 4 to 6 p.m., at your North Oaks HPB for our Knitting and Crochet Club. Bring your own yarn and don't worry about frogging or darn overs. Come for the camaraderie and stay for the fun. See you May 21!
Louisville, KY – Springhurst/Freys Hill
Monthly Coloring Contest
Grab a crayon and unleash your inner artist! Stop inside the Springhurst Half Price Books and get involved with our Monthly Coloring Contest. Each month, a new coloring sheet is available for our pint-sized customers. Throughout the month, children ages 13 and under may submit their coloring sheet for entry. At the end of the month, 4 winners are selected (one from each age group). Winners receive a Half Price Books Gift Card and the honor of having their artwork displayed in store.
Cincinnati - Kenwood Galleria
Dog Days at Half Price Books
Join us at our Kenwood Galleria HPB to take a bite out of reading. Load up the kids and bring them to Half Price Books where they can read a book to Rudi, the Shih Tzu, from 11 a.m. to noon each first and third Saturday of the month. Presented in partnership with the Therapy Pets of Greater Cincinnati. See you May 4 and 18!
Humble, TX
Journaling at Half Price Books
Have you always wanted to keep a journal but couldn't seem to get started? Your HPB in Humble will share the art of journaling. Andi Klemm will show you how to create your own pages, write your story and use your words as art. Join the conversation on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. See you May 9!
Reynoldsburg, OH – Brice Park
Crafternoon at HPB
Do you like a good DIY craft? Want to be good to Mother Earth and your Mom? Then come to your Brice Park HPB on Saturday, May 11 from 2-4 p.m. for an afternoon of crafts using recycled materials. We'll be making fashionable presents for Mom just in time for Mother's Day.
Houston - Westheimer/Montrose
Book Signing with Gerald T. Dolphus
Pastor and author, Gerald T. Dolphus will sell and sign his book, Translated at your Montrose HPB on Thursday, May 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. Translated is a spiritual self-help book that aims to augment every aspect of one's life.
Seattle – University District
HPB at the University District Street Fair
Look for BW, the HPB Bookworm, at the 44th Annual U District Street Fair on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 -19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. BW will have nifty giveaways plus HPB coupons. Be sure to check out your U District HPB just a few blocks north of the Street Fair.
Edmond, OK
Mad Science Spectacular
Have you ever wondered why you can see your breath on a cold day? Or how quicksand works? If so, come to your Edmond HPB on Saturday, May 18 at 3 p.m. for Mad Science Spectacular. Children of all ages can learn about science versus magic in a fun and interactive way.
Avon, IN
The Great Gatsby HPB Book Club Discussion
Whether you're a swanky swell or a flapper with great gams, throw on your glad rags and join the HPB Book Club as we read F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Come to your Avon HPB on Thursday, May 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., for an in-depth discussion of this literary classic. It will be the cat's meow. Light refreshments available.
Arlington, TX – Lincoln Square
Pirate Poetry Slam
Avast ye landlubbers! Your Lincoln Square HPB will host an evening of pirate poetry on Friday, May 24 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. with local pirate poetry group The Seadog Slam. And if ye be a pirate too, perhaps ye will be persuaded to read your poems as well.
Storytime – Multiple Locations
Many of our stores have weekly or monthly storytimes. Check out this month’s listings:
Huebner Road, San Antonio – Join us the first Sunday of every month for Storytime Sunday at 2 p.m. The staff will read one of their favorite books, geared toward booklovers ages 2-8. See you May 5!
Northwest Highway – Dallas – Join us every Sunday from 1-2 p.m. for a story and special craft activity. Recommended for kids ages 10 and under.
Lincoln Square – Arlington, TX – Stop by the Lincoln Square Half Price Books every Sunday at 2 p.m. for a fun tale. Recommended for kids ranging from infants to 6 years of age. Refreshments will be provided.
Plano, TX – Our new Plano store will share a fun story with the kiddos each Sunday at 2 p.m.
Mesquite, TX – Pack up your kiddos and visit our store in Mesquite every Sunday for Storytime and Crafts. Sit down and enjoy a good tale and free activity with us from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Readers and arts-and-crafts lovers of all ages are welcome.
Rockwall, TX – Visit us in Rockwall each Sunday at 3 p.m. for a fun story. Stick around and get crafty with us with a new activity for kids each week. Storytime recommended for kids ranging from pre-schoolers to 5th graders.
South Arlington, TX – Pack up your little readers and come to South Arlington HPB for a fun storytime. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us at 3 p.m. every Sunday afternoon. Recommended for kids ranging from 2 to 8 years of age.
Lynnwood, WA – Bring the kiddos to the Lynnwood HPB for storytime from 3 to 4 p.m. every Sunday.
Corpus Christi, TX – Load up your half-pint readers and visit us at Moore Plaza for Storytime Sundays. We’ll share a tale from 2 to 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Recommended for kids ranging from pre-school to 4th grade. See you May 12!
Mason, Ohio – Sit down for a good tale each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at our Mason Half Price Books.
Humble, TX – Bring the kids for a children’s storytime every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for kids ages 1 to 6.
Edmond, OK – Enjoy a fun story with the folks at the Edmond HPB at 3 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. See you May 11!
Paradise Valley – Phoenix – Bring your half-pint readers in for a good tale with us from 2:30 to 3:30 pm on the second Saturday of each month. See you May 11!
Hurstbourne – Louisville, KY – Bring the kids the third Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. for storytime. Join us for sing-alongs, coloring contests, story-telling and more. See you May 18!
Springhurst/Freys Hill – Louisville, KY - Stop by the Springhurst store on the last Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m., where we’ll have stories, games, activities and snacks. See you May 25!
Sir Barton Place, Lexington, KY - Pack up your half-pint readers and come to your Sir Barton Place HPB for Storytime Saturday. Sit down and enjoy a good tale with us from 2 to 3 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. See you May 25!
Special Sales – Multiple Locations
Louisville, KY
Media Sale at the Expo Five Expo Dome
Listen up, audiophiles and movie buffs! Have we got a sale for you! Join HPB at the
Expo Five Expo Dome in Louisville for a fantastic media sale on Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Everything will be $3 or less. Stock up on DVDs, CDs, LPs and more.
Accepted Tender: Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. We are sorry, but we are unable to accept coupons, other discounts or gift cards at the clearance sale. All sales are final.
Phoenix, AZ
HPB at Phoenix Comicon 2013
Ready to geek out in Phoenix? Come to the Phoenix Comicon to meet Frank Beddor, author of The Looking Glass Wars, and actor John Barrowman, from Doctor Who and Torchwood, and look for the HPB booth, #553, from Thursday, May 23 through Sunday, May 26. HPB will sell comics, manga, graphic novels, science fiction and fantasy novels, DVDs and more.
Burleson, Texas
Tuesday Night Specials
Stop by our Burleson location each Tuesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. for discount specials. Great savings may include 20% off DVDs or 30% off fiction hardcovers. You won't know what's on sale until you visit. Tuesday Night Specials valid at this location only. Ask in store for details.
Northwest Highway – Dallas
Comic Book Wednesdays
Pow! Comics just got cheaper! Half Price Books on Northwest Highway in Dallas, Texas will be reducing all regularly-priced comic books to the sale price of 50¢ each on Wednesdays only. Recurring each week on Wednesdays until further notice. Collectibles and bargain bundles excluded.
$1 VHS Fridays
Feed that VCR! Shop our VHS collection every Friday and save even more on video tapes of all genres. All VHS in stock priced at $4.98 or less will be sold for just $1.00 on Fridays only, until further notice. Offer valid at Northwest Highway location only.
Greenwood, Indiana
Comic Book Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, stop by our Greenwood store to get 20% off all single-issue comics, including clearance and collectible issues. Offer good at this location only.
Clearwater Village – Indianapolis
Comics Sale Wednesdays
Comic fans and collectors, don't miss our weekly Comics Sale Wednesdays. Save 20% off comic books at our Clearwater Village HPB in Indianapolis, Indiana. Come back each week as we restock with new adventures in store! Sale excludes graphic novels and manga. Continues each Wednesday at this location until further notice. No superhero powers required.
Vinyl Fridays
Join us for a LP shopping spree! Get 20% off all vinyl on Fridays at our Clearwater Village HPB. Come back each week for new discoveries and savings! No exclusions. All LPs discounted each Friday at this location until further notice.
Avon, Indiana
Retro Thursdays
Think it's still cool to be old school? Stop by the Half Price Books in Avon every Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and get 20% off all vinyl, cassettes, comics, graphic novels and manga. Offer good at this location only.
Half Price Books Outlet – Bloomington, Indiana
Vinyl Thursdays
Your Bloomington Half Price Books Outlet is having Buy One LP, Get One Free each Thursday. Thumb through our vast, cool selection of LPs, all priced at 50¢ or less. See store for details.
Northbrook/Greenbriar - Indianapolis
Retro Tuesdays
Listen up media aficionados! Join us each Tuesday and get 20% off all vinyl, cassettes, VHS, comics, manga, graphic novels and video games at our Northbrook/Greenbriar HPB in Indianapolis. Discount at this location only. No other discounts apply.
Music Fridays
Looking for some soothing grooves or pounding beats to start your weekend? Stop by the Greenwood HPB every Friday to get 20% off all CDs, LPs, cassettes and 8-track tapes. Offer good at this location only.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Comic Books Sale
Whamo! That's right! Stop by the Fort Wayne location every Thursday and save an additional 20% off all comic books in store. Sale at the Fort Wayne HPB location only.
LP Day - Fridays
Join us each Friday for LP Day. All LPs will be 20% off, with some of your favorite songs being played on the turn-table.
South Arlington – Arlington, Texas
Retro Media Fridays
Get ready for a throwback! Join us at the Four Corners HPB in South Arlington every Friday night from 7-10 p.m. All retro media is 20% off – including LPs, cassette tapes, 8 tracks, VHS tapes and LaserDiscs.
Appleton, WI
Vinyl Fridays
Get 20% off all vinyl on Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m. at our Appleton HPB. Like what you hear? Records playing in the store are 50% off. Come back each week for new discoveries and savings! Discount at this location only.
Lexington, KY
Vinyl Fridays
Move to the groove while you shop! Join us on the last Friday of each month. Listen to classic tunes on vinyl and get 20% off all vinyl LPs all day at both the Sir Barton Place and Fayette Place HPBs in Lexington. Discount at this location only. See you May 31!
Phoenix – Paradise Valley
Vinyl Final Friday
Join us on the last Friday of each month to listen to classic tunes on vinyl and get 15% off all vinyl LPs from 7-10 p.m. at your Paradise Valley HPB. Offer good at this location only. See you May 31!
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As always, be sure to check your local store’s webpage to see if anything has been added throughout the month.
-Emily
Stephanie
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