We're so excited about our lineup of events for May! In May we continue the book love with cupcake queens Sheryl and Carrie Berk, mama specialist Amy Reichert, multiple award winner Sharon Draper, local artist Elaine Thompsen, young adult authors Jay Clark, Jaclyn Dolamore, and Jon Skovron, and Printz Award winners John Corey Whaley and Maggie Stiefvater, plus a stock-signing by the mysterious Michael Scott!

Friday, May 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m. -- Peace, Love and Cupcakes!

Mother-daughter author team Sheryl and Carrie Berk will be here to talk about writing and cupcake decorating. Carrie will demonstrate piping icing on a cupcake. Please call 703-548-4092 or e-mail

Saturday, May 5, 4:00-5:00 p.m. -- Take Your Mama To Work Today!

Author Amy Reichert joins us to share her latest picture book, which chronicles a day at the office with the irrepressible Violet. Amy, who is also the author of the wonderful While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat, will show story time participants how to make their own business cards. Please call 703-548-4092 or e-mail if you'd like to join us!

Monday, May 7, 7:00-8:00 p.m. -- Teen ARC Club with Jay Clark

Debut author Jay Clark will talk with members of the Teen ARC Club about his book,The Edumacation of Jay Baker. For readers ages 13-15. Each teen gets to pick out an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of a book that's not yet published, take it home to read and review, and bring it to the next meeting, when everyone shares what they've read. Is your teenager interested in joining? Give us a call at 703-548-4092, or e-mail us.

Thursday, May 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. -- Out of My Mind with Sharon Draper

We're thrilled to host Sharon Draper as she celebrates the paperback release of Out of My Mind. Join us for a discussion of this thought-provoking book. Give us a call at 703-548-4092, or e-mail us.

Saturday, May 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m. -- Sea Life Workshop with Ocean Music

Learn to draw Chesapeake Bay inhabitants such as crabs, turtles, fish and herons while listening to the music of Mark Holmes.

Saturday, May 12, 3:30-5:00 p.m. -- Teen Panel with Jon, Jay & Jaclyn

Young adult authors Jon Skovron, Jay Clark and Jaclyn Dolamore join us for a panel discussion on the writing process. Please call us at 703-548-4092 or e-mail to reserve your spot.

Monday, May 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m. -- Middle Grade ARC Club Meeting

For readers ages 10-12. Each child gets to pick out an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of a book that's not yet published, take it home to read and review, and bring it to the next meeting, when everyone shares what they've read. Is your child interested in joining? Give us a call at 703-548-4092, or e-mail us.

Friday, May 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Prinz Winner Panel with John Corey Whaley and Maggie Stiefvater

We're happy to welcome back Corey Whaley, winner of the 2012 Michael L. Printz Award For Excellence in Young Adult Fiction for Where Things Come Back, and to welcome for the first time Maggie Stiefvater, winner of 2012 Printz Honor award for The Scorpio Races. Please call to reserve your books and your spot.

Saturday, May 19, all day -- OTBD Charity Day with Wright to Read

Hooray For Books is proud to partner with the Old Town Boutique District to support a group whose work is close to our hearts. All day on Saturday, May 19, 15% of our sales will be donated to Wright to Read. We're also accepting gently used books to be donated to a Wright to Read-sponsored book swap in late spring.

Monday, May 21, 1:30-2:00 p.m. -- Foreign Language Story Time with Language Stars

Join the folks from Language Stars for another fun story time with songs, stories and movement. Story time this month will be in French or Spanish, depending on availability of instructors.

Monday, May 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. -- Beginner ARC Club Meeting

For readers ages 6-8. Each child gets to pick out an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of a book that's not yet published, take it home to read and review, and bring it to the next meeting, when everyone shares what they've read. Is your young reader interested in joining? Give us a call at 703-548-4092, or e-mail us.

Monday, May 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m. -- Junior ARC Club Meeting

For readers ages 8-10. Each child gets to pick out an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of a book that's not yet published, take it home to read and review, and bring it to the next meeting, when everyone shares what they've read. Is your child interested in joining? Give us a call at 703-548-4092, or e-mail us.


May Story Times Fridays from 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wee Ones Story Time for children 2 and under. Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wee Ones Story Time for children 2 and under.

	May Events Download April calendar here Download May calendar here We're so excited about our lineup of events for May! In May we continue the book love with cupcake queens Sheryl and Carrie Berk, mama specialist Amy Reichert, multiple award winner Sharon Draper, local artist Elaine Thompsen, young adult authors Jay Clark, Jaclyn Dolamore, and Jon Skovron, and Printz Award winners John Corey Whaley and Maggie Stiefvater, plus a stock-signing by the mysterious Michael Scott! Friday, May 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m. -- Peace, Love and Cupcakes! Mother-daughter author team Sheryl and Carrie Berk will be here to talk about writing and cupcake decorating. Carrie will demonstrate piping icing on a cupcake. Please call 703-548-4092 or e-mail Saturday, May 5, 4:00-5:00 p.m. -- Take Your Mama To Work Today! Author Amy Reichert joins us to share her latest picture book, which chronicles a day at the office with the irrepressible Violet. Amy, who is also the author of the wonderful *While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat, will show story time participants how to make their own business cards. Please call 703-548-4092 or e-mail if you'd like to join us! Monday, May 7, 7:00-8:00 p.m. -- Teen ARC Club with Jay Clark* Debut author Jay Clark will talk with members of the Teen ARC Club about his book,The Edumacation of Jay Baker. For readers ages 13-15. Each teen gets to pick out an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of a book that's not yet published, take it home to read and review, and bring it to the next meeting, when everyone shares what they've read. Is your teenager interested in joining? Give us a call at 703-548-4092, or e-mail us. Thursday, May 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. -- Out of My Mind with Sharon Draper We're thrilled to host Sharon Draper as she celebrates the paperback release of Out of My Mind. Join us for a discussion of this thought-provoking book. Give us a call at 703-548-4092, or e-mail us. Saturday, May 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m. -- Sea Life Workshop with Ocean Music Learn to draw Chesapeake Bay inhabitants such as crabs, turtles, fish and herons while listening to the music of Mark Holmes. Saturday, May 12, 3:30-5:00 p.m. -- Teen Panel with Jon, Jay & Jaclyn Young adult authors Jon Skovron, Jay Clark and Jaclyn Dolamore join us for a panel discussion on the writing process. Please call us at 703-548-4092 or e-mail to reserve your spot. Monday, May 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m. -- Middle Grade ARC Club Meeting For readers ages 10-12. Each child gets to pick out an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of a book that's not yet published, take it home to read and review, and bring it to the next meeting, when everyone shares what they've read. Is your child interested in joining? Give us a call at 703-548-4092, or e-mail us. Friday, May 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Prinz Winner Panel with John Corey Whaley and Maggie Stiefvater We're happy to welcome back Corey Whaley, winner of the 2012 Michael L. Printz Award For Excellence in Young Adult Fiction for *Where Things Come Back, and to welcome for the first time Maggie Stiefvater, winner of 2012 Printz Honor award for The Scorpio Races. Please call to reserve your books and your spot. Saturday, May 19, all day -- OTBD Charity Day with Wright to Read* Hooray For Books is proud to partner with the Old Town Boutique District to support a group whose work is close to our hearts. All day on Saturday, May 19, 15% of our sales will be donated to Wright to Read. We're also accepting gently used books to be donated to a Wright to Read-sponsored book swap in late spring. Monday, May 21, 1:30-2:00 p.m. -- Foreign Language Story Time with Language Stars Join the folks from Language Stars for another fun story time with songs, stories and movement. Story time this month will be in French or Spanish, depending on availability of instructors. Monday, May 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. -- Beginner ARC Club Meeting For readers ages 6-8. Each child gets to pick out an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of a book that's not yet published, take it home to read and review, and bring it to the next meeting, when everyone shares what they've read. Is your young reader interested in joining? Give us a call at 703-548-4092, or e-mail us. Monday, May 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m. -- Junior ARC Club Meeting For readers ages 8-10. Each child gets to pick out an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of a book that's not yet published, take it home to read and review, and bring it to the next meeting, when everyone shares what they've read. Is your child interested in joining? Give us a call at 703-548-4092, or e-mail us.