Discover the Designer in you!

Upcoming workshop at Books n More:

Workshop : "Discover the Designer in you "- an introductory design workshop by Ms Nusrat Mandrupkar , professional designer . The course covers the following aspects :

1.Introduction to Design

2.Elements of Design

3.Principles of Design

4.Creating Layouts and managing content

5.Powerpoint made easy

Eligibility : Grade 6-9 . Ages 11-15 years

The course will run from 29'th of December 2014 to 7'th January 2015.Timings :5:30-7 PM everyday except Sunday

Fee :Rs 800 per child

Discover the Designer in you!

Upcoming workshop at Books n More:

Workshop : "Discover the Designer in you "- an introductory design workshop by Ms Nusrat Mandrupkar , professional designer . The course covers the following aspects :

1.Introduction to Design

2.Elements of Design

3.Principles of Design

4.Creating Layouts and managing content

5.Powerpoint made easy

Eligibility : Grade 6-9 . Ages 11-15 years

The course will run from 29'th of December 2014 to 7'th January 2015.Timings :5:30-7 PM everyday except Sunday

Fee :Rs 800 per child

Chhota Bheem Winter Camp ; Shakespeare Decoded

Our Winter Camp and a unique Shakespeare workshop are starting next week. Following are the details: “SHAKESPEARE DECODED”-A Workshop on Shakespearean language and on understanding his plays for Grade 7 + ​ Join Ms Gurpreet Ghosh in a very useful workshop especially for ICSE  students on the Shakespearan language and in understanding the plays of Shakespeare. This will cover aspects of Old English , use of metaphors and other figures of speech and in decoding the Shakespearean dialogues.For Grade 7 to 12(Ages 11-16 years ) Date and Time: December 23’rd 2014 to January 3’rd 2015(Everyday except Sundays and Jan 1’st) From 5:30-7P.M Fee Rs 1800 per person CHHOTA BHEEM FUN WINTER CAMP ​ Join Ms Bhavna Jain and the fun gang from Dholakpur for an exciting Christmas holiday camp .For ages 4-12 years.From 24’th December to January 3’rd.Timings:10:30 A.M-12:30 P.M Fee: Rs 1000 per child for full camp.(Rs 150 per day) Schedule is as follows: 24’th December 2014 : Chhota Bheem and friends welcome you!A story and song session .Let's become little elves today !- A pretend play activity 25’th December 2014:Christmas at Dholakpur.Tree decoration, ornament making ,Christmas stories and carols 26’th December 2014:  Chhota Bheem in Space !A fun Space treasure hunt & dress up like an astronaut in space! 27’th December 2014: Chhota Bheem and friends!Team activities to build creative thinking 29’th December 2014 :Magic Carpet!Join Bheem and friends on a journey around the world on a magic carpet 30’th December 2014 :I am a Superhero!A fun show and tell session with a creative visualisation activity 31’st December 2014: Dholakpur khel ke maidan - a fun outdoor village games session with traditional games . 2’nd January 2015: Let’s draw a Superhero!A drawing competition for children 3’rd January 2015: Chhota Bheem Chhota Chef session .Make dry fruit laddus , super power shake and super hero sandwiches !

Weekend Workshops at Books n More

The following activities are lined up this weekend at Books n More:

1. Reindeer Pop up card craft :

​

Join Ms Rajashri Ramesh for a fun filled Christmas Pop up card making class in Craft Time. Make Rudpolph the Red nosed reindeer with a shiny lollipop nose !For Ages 3-10 years .

Date and Time: 19'th December 2014. From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee:Rs 150 per child

2.Christmas Stories and Carols

​

The Yuletide Cheer continues at Books n More with a joyful rendition of Carols and beloved Christmas stories with Ms Anuradha Vinod for 3-8 year olds. 

Date and Time: 20'th December 2014. From 4:30-5:30 P.M

Fee:Rs 150 per child

3. Mind Gym-Word Mania

​

Mind Gym is starting off a fresh batch of Word Mania - An intensive vocabulary building workshop with Ms Bhavna Jain for 9-16 year olds. Play fun filled word games like " What's the good word?" , "Word Puzzles and Mazes " and lots more interactive word games to build your vocabulary .

Date and Time: From 20'th December till 10'th January 2015.Saturdays only. From 5:30-6:30 P.M

Fee:Rs 600 per child

In the light of the recent thefts that have been happening at Books n More , we regret to inform you that we have put in place the following safeguards:

1.All book/activity bags are to be placed outside in the baggage area .Only ladies purses/bags are allowed inside

2. We are sorry to inform you that reading books inside the library premises will not be permitted either before/after an activity either by children/adults.Please borrow books on your account and then return them .

3. Parents are requested to pick up and drop children on time

Your cooperation in this regard is requested. Please explain these rules to your children also. If any books have been brought home by your children by mistake please do return them to the library.

Thank you

Weekend Workshops at Books n More-Christmas Felt Stocking Making Craft ; Make a Ginger Bread House

Join us for this weekend's workshops at Books n More:

1. Make a felt handmade stocking for Christmas in Craft Time:

​

Join Ms Khushboo Surana in this colourful craft session to make a handmade stocking for Christmas out of Felt .For 4-12 years.

Date and Time: 12'th December 2014. From 5-6:30 P.M
Fee:Rs 150 per child.

2. Christmas Special Mom n Me Workshop :Ginger Bread House with storytime

​
Join our raconteur Ms Anuradha Vinod on an exciting Christmas special rendition of the Ginger Bread man and engage in a creative building session to make a Ginger bread house.One child and one parent can form a team.For ages 3-8 years.Prior registration on email or on 9885956728 by 12'th December 6 P.M is mandatory .

Date and Time: December 13'th .5-6:30 P.M

Fee : Rs 200 per child and parent team.

Weekend Workshops at Books n More

The following workshops are open for registration this weekend at Books n More:
1. Wax Resist Art


​
Join Ms Mandakini Rao in a colourful Wax Resist Art class as a part of craft time fo 4-14 year olds. Learn to create unique art work using this technique

Please register in advance.

Date and Time: 5'th December 2014. From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee:Rs 150 per child

2. Geronimo Stilton Super Chef


​
Join Ms Anuradha Vinod in a cheese filled  Super Chef session.Learn to whip up your favourite Geronimo Stilton Recipes - a French Cheese Tartine, an Italian spinach cheese wrap ,Gooey Mexican Chocolate Sandwiches and more! Cooking will be entirely fireless.For 4-14 year olds.Please register in advance.

Date: 6'th December 2014.From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee:Rs 200 per child(all materials inclusive)
Our facebook page has the latest updates and photos of all our past activities.Please do "Like " us to receive updates in your newsfeed.

Weekend Workshops -Origami;Geronimo Stilton and Card Sculpture

The following workshops are happening this weekend:

1.Origami Classes

​

Join Ms Khushboo Surana for Origami classes for children in the age group of 5-12 years . Learn the Japanese art of paper folding to make lovely animals , flowers and 

3-D objects also

Date and Time: Sundays from 4-5 P.M

Fee : Rs 500 per child per month.

2. Geronimo Stilton -Dress up fun!

​

Join Ms Anuradha Vinod in an exciting role play session straight out of history books for 6-12 year olds. Children are to come dressed as a historical character out of the Geronimo Stilton series ( for e.g. a Greek god/goddess; an Italian Renaissance artist , a Roman emperor ; a Chinese traveller etc ) .They will be participating in fun role plays on the theme of medieval European and Asian history.Please register in advance.

Date and Time: 29'th November 2014 .From 4:30-6:30 P.M

Fee:Rs 200 per child

3. Card Sculpture -Make a Giraffe 3-D Card Sculpture

​

Join Ms Rajashri Ramesh in an exciting craft session for kids to build their creativity .Children in the age group of 4-12 years can make a colourful 3-D Card sculpture in this session.Please register in advance.

Date and Time: 28'th November.5-6:30 P.M.

Fee:Rs 150 per child.

This weekend at Books n More

MADHUBANI PAINTING  WORKSHOP

Join Ms Mandakini Rao in an interesting Madhubani Painting workshop .Learn to draw in the traditional Madhubani style and learn the strokes and form from the basics. One complete project will be completed

during the workshop.For adults and children above 9 years

. Baby Science -Experiments for Preschoolers
​

Join Ms Bhavna Jain in a fun filled Baby Science workshop and learn about the states of matter , solubility , absorption and other magical aspects of a young child’s world. Learn why the rainbow comes out , why does it have so many colours, learn about how water can magically become ice and how a sponge can soak up any spill .For children in the age group of 3-6 years.Please register in advance

Date and Time	November 22'nd-December 13’th.Saturdays only. 3:30-4:30 P.M
Age Group	3-6 years
Fee	Rs 600 per child (all materials will be provided)

3. Recycling Craft - Make a Snail Wall Hanging

​Join Ms Kirthika and Ms Sunanda in this eco friendly recycling craft session and learn to make a colourful snail wall  hanging or  embellishment from a used CD. Participants are required to bring a used CD.Other materials will be provided.

Date and Time: November 21'st from 5-6:30 P.M

Fee :Rs 150 per child

4. Geronimo Stilton -Mouse in Space

The theme for this week's Geronimo Stilton workshop is "Mouse in Space". The children will be learning about the solar system , playing a Geronimo Stilton Space Rescue game and also participating in a fun filled treasure hunt through space. The underlying theme for this week's workshop is "Problem solving through Creative thinking".Please register in advance..

Date and Time: 22'nd November 2014. From 4:30-6:30 P.M

Fee:Rs 200 per child.

​

Weekend Workshops:Children's day special and Around the World with Geronimo

The following activities are happening this weekend at Books n More:

1. Children's day story craft 

​

Join Ms Bhavna Jain on a fun filled and exciting story session on the contemporary classic Indian stories on Gajapati Kulapati and more on Children's day and engage in a card making craft session to give your friend today.For ages 3-8 years.Please register in advance.

Date and Time: 14'th November 2014.From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee:Rs 150 per child.

2.Around the World with Geronimo

​

Join Ms Anuradha Vinod on a journey around the world with Geronimo. Learn about  continents and the major mountains and forests in the world. Learn to read maps and all about navigation using compasses and to read directions .Play a fun filled game of World Safari to reinforce these concepts.For 6-14 year olds Please register in advance.

Date and Time: 15'th November 2014 .From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee :Rs 200 per child.

Weekend Workshops at Books n More

The following workshops are coming up this weekend at Books n More.Please register in advance .

SMART SPEAKER  

Join Ms Gurpreet Ghosh for an exhaustive communication skills class for children in the age group of 10-18 years .Improve your diction and body language and learn voice control and modulation. Engage in exercises to remove stage fear and to be confident in front of an audience.Engage in  public speaking , debating ,extempore speeches, interviewing  skills, making presentations and lots more!

Date and Time	Fridays,Saturdays and Sundays from November 7’th 2014 to December 7’th 2014.Sundays-10A.M to11:30 A.M.Fridays &Saturdays-5:30-7 P.M
Age Group	10-18 years
Fee	Rs 1500 per child( for full workshop)

           

MAKE A WINNIE THE POOH MASK IN CRAFT TIME

Join Ms Rajashri Ramesh in a colourful craft session to make a Winnie the Pooh mask.For children in the age group of

3-8 years.

Date and Time	November 7’th 5-6:30 P.M
Age Group	3-8 years
Fee	Rs 150 per child

GERONIMO STILTON WORKSHOP -WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN

Join Ms Anuradha Vinod for a fun filled story telling and activity based learning workshop on the Geronimo Stilton series.This weekend’s theme is “Walk like an Egyptian”. Learn about pyramids and pharaohs in ancient Egypt. Engage in team games on Pyramid building . Underlying theme this week: Importance of team work.

Date and Time	November 8’th 5:00-6:30 P.M
Age Group	6-12 years
Fee	Rs 200 per child(per session)

Please see our facebook page for all the recent photos and updates about our activities.

Weekend Workshops:Pattachitra Mask making ;Geronimo Stilton Series ;Advanced Math and Hindi

Hello

The following workshops are happening this coming weekend and the following regular activities are being held from this week ( new batches):

Workshop : Pattachitra Ganesha Mask making craft activity

​

Join Ms Mandakini Rao in a unique craft workshop to make a Ganesha mask in the Pattachitra style. Pattachitra masks have been sourced from Raghurajpur,Orissa. This class is suitable for 5-16 year olds. Children above 8 years will be using paints and children below 8 will be using markers.Very limited seats only.Please register in advance.

Date and Time: October 31'st 2014.From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee :Rs 200 per child

Workshop: Geronimo Stilton Series

​Join Ms Anuradha Vinod for a super exciting story and activity workshop series on the beloved Geronimo Stilton Series of books.Participate in fun cheese hunts,moussake bakeoffs,Geography map reading games,historical role plays,creative journalling and adrenaline pumping jungle games. For ages 6-12 years.Please register in advance.

This weekend "Rumble in the Jungle" will be the theme . Geronimo Jungle masked role play and jungle games will be held as a part of the session. 

Underlying theme this week: Overcoming obstacles by being brave.

Date and Time: From November 1'st 2014 to December 6'th 2014.Saturdays only. 5-6:30 P.M

Fee: Rs 900 per child( for full workshop).RS 200 per child per session.

Hindi Classes 

Advanced Hindi Classes (Grade 5 -10) by Ms Karamdeep Kaur  and Basic Hindi Classes (Grade 1-5) by Ms Reshma Rohra is being held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday from 5:30-6:30 P.M .

Fee Rs 1200 p.m and Rs 1000 p.m respectively.

Math Classes

Advanced Math classes( Grade 5 -10) are being held by Ms Madhavi on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30-6:30 P.M.

Fee: Rs 2400 P.M

Workshops this weekend

1. Diwali Cupcakerie -A cupcake decorating class

Join Ms Archana Misra for a sweet Diwali themed cup cake icing and decorating class using fondant and buttercream. Children will learn to decorate pre baked cupcakes with various icing nozzles and tools.For 5-16 year olds.

Date : 17'th October 2014 .From 5-6 P.M

Fee : Rs 200 per child(inclusive of all materials)

Please register in advance at 9885956728

Diwali Science Experiments -Sound, Light and a Sweet Delight

Join Ms Anuradha Vinod for a fun session on Diwali theme science experiments as children make a diwali sweet,paper cracker , a fiery volcanic rocket and a translucent diwali lamp .For ages 4-10 years

Date and Time: 18'th October 2014 .From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee : Rs 150 per child( all materials inclusive)

Please register in advance at 9885956728

Workshops this weekend

The following workshops are happening at Books n More this weekend :

1. Workshop: Recycling Craft- Underwater Bottle Cap collage painting 

​

Join Ms Khushboo Surana for an exciting craft session using recycled bottle caps to make an underwater collage painting . For ages 4-14 years .Please register in advance.

Date and Time: 10'th October 2014. From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee: Rs 150 per child( all materials will be provided)

2. Workshop : Around the Country in 25 Stories- Orissa State

​

Join Ms Varsha Ramesh for a fun and knowledge filled session on the eastern state of Orissa. Hear stories and folktales from the state like the funny story of the Rossogulla, the Konark Story ; a unique wildlife story from the wetlands of Mangalajodi and build your knowledge about the history , the geography , the culture and language of the state . Also participate in a fun filled folk style Sambalpuri dance session with Ms Archana Misra .For ages 4-14 years.Please register in advance.

Date and Time: 11'th October 2014 . From 4-6 P.M

Fee : Rs 150 per child

Weekend workshop and dasara camp

Dasara Camp - Puppetry with Storytime 

​
​

Join Ms Rajashri and Ms Bhavna Jain on a week long Dasara Camp where the children will make stick puppets, foam puppets, cup puppets, finger puppets and paper puppets and learn to make up and enact stories with them .For ages 4-14 year olds.Children to bring snacks ( no junk food) and water.Please register in advance.

Dates : September 27'th -October 5'th 2014. Holidays on October 2'nd and 3'rd 2014 on account of Puja Holidays.

Time : 10:30 A.M-12:30 P.M

Fee:Rs 900 per child (all materials inclusive).

Foam Craft Toppers -Craft Time

​

Join Ms Khushboo Surana in a creative craft session using EVA Foam to make cute and colourful animal and fruit cut out toppers which can be used as embellishments for cards , charts and school projects . For 4-14 year olds.Please register in advance.

Date and Time: 26'th September 2014 . From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee : Rs 150 per child( all materials inclusive).

This weekend at Books n More

The following workshops are happening this weekend at Books n More:

Create your own Dandiya Sticks in Craft Time

​

Workshop : Decorate your own dandiya sticks .Make your own customised  colourful pair to dance the dandiya with Ms Rajashri.For Ages 4-14 years.Please register in advance.

Date and Time: 19'th September 2014 . From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee: Rs 150 per child(inclusive of all materials )

Make your own Chocolate Robot for a sweet Navrathri

​

Workshop :Join us for a fun filled chocolate making class where children will learn to make their own chocolate robots with Ms Anuradha Vinod for 4-14 year olds.Please register in advance .Registration closes on 19'th September 2014.

Date and Time: 20'th September 2014.From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee: Rs 150 per child (all materials inclusive)

Dandiya Dance Workshop

​

Workshop: Learn the steps of the Dandiya with Ms Archana Misra this Navrathri. For Ages 4-16 years. Children are to bring theirt own Dandiya sticks( If you want sticks please ask us beforehand )

Date and Time: 21'st September 2014 .From 4:30-6 P.M

Fee:Rs 150 per child

Weekend Workshops at Books n More-Shoe Box Puppet Theatre ; Picture Stories

The following workshops are happening at Books n More this weekend:

1.Workshop: Shoe Box Puppet Theatre Craft - Recycling Craft

​

Join Kirthika and Sunanda in a creative craft session to make a shoe box puppet theatre .Learn to recycle a shoebox into a puppet theatre where you can use stick , hand and glove puppets for hours of pretend play and fun enacting your stories! For 4-14 year olds. Children are required to bring their own shoe box.

Date and Time: 12'th September 2014. From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee :Rs 150 per child

Please register in advance 

PICTURE STORIES -A story telling session

​

Join us for a fun filled session of story telling with Ms Anuradha Vinod & Ms Bhavna Jain where the children will be given story cards to read the pictures and interpret them. They will be taught to sequence ,read the pictures and make a cohesive story .

For 3-7 year olds.

Date and Time: 13'th September 2014. From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee :Rs 150 per child

Please register in advance

Upcoming Workshops: Onam Boat Race and Story time + Craft - Make your own name board for your room

The following workshops are happening at Books n More this weekend:

Onam Special Storytime with Ms Gurpreet Ghosh

​

Join us for a fun filled storytime session with Ms Gurpreet Ghosh on the story of Vamana Avatara on the occassion of Onam .Participate in a light hearted boat race to bring the festival to life. For ages 3-9 years 

Date and Time: 6'th September 2014 .From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee:Rs 150 per child

Please register in advance.

Craft Special: Learn to make a Personalised Name Board for your room

​

Join us for an interesting craft session with Ms Khushboo Surana to make a hand crafted sign board for your room using quilling and punch craft embellishments on corrugated paper board .For ages 5-16 years.

Date and Time: 5'th September 2014,From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee :Rs 150 per child.
Please register in advance

Upcoming workshops and classes at Booksnmore

1. Eco Friendly Clay Ganesha Making Class 

​

Join us in the Ganesha making class with Srikanth for 4-16 year olds. Learn to make your own eco friendly clay Ganesha this Ganesh Chaturthi

Date and Time: Thursday ,28'th August . From 5-6:30 P.M.

Fee : Rs 150 per child (all materials will be provided)

2.Math Classes for children

Math Classes for Grades 1-10 are being offered in different time slots on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays by Mrs Madhavi K.( with 20 years experience teaching maths upto high school level with reputed schools and with experience teaching advanced math in the United States)This includes academic curriculum of CBSE, ICSE or SSC syllabus. Batch Size : 3 children per class only . 

Date and Time: 3 classes a week. 1 hour session each

Fee : Rs 2400 per month ( for 12 classes )

3.Chess Classes 

Chess classes are being held presently at Books n More by Phoenix Chess Academy. The Academy is run by FIDE Rated Player Mr Shaji and the only International Grand Master in Hyderabad Mr Girinath. The classes are for 5-16 year olds.New admissions are now being taken for the Chess Program. Duration :1-2 years 

Date and Time: Mondays and Wednesdays . 6:15-7:45  P.M . Sundays : 11:30-1 P.M

Fee ; Rs 1600 ( for 8 classes ) or Rs 2400 ( for 12 classes ) per month.

Good Touch Bad Touch Workshop; Clay Modelling Class

Workshop : Good Touch Bad Touch - A workshop for parents .

This very useful workshop conducted by reputed counsellor Ms Zainab Lehry is to sensitize parents on how to teach and explain to their children about "Good Touch and Bad Touch" in order to keep them safe and to open channels of communication with the child on this sensitive topic .This is suitable for parents of children in the age group of 4-16 years.

Prior registration is mandatory.

Date and Time: 23'rd August 2014 . From 5-6 P.M

Fee:Rs 200 per person

Workshop : Clay Modelling class in Craft Time. Make your own colourful key chain with Ms Kirthika and Ms Sunanda for 5-14 year olds.Please register in advance.

​

Date and Time: 22'nd August 2014 .From 5-6:30 P.M

Fee :Rs 150 per child (all materials inclusive)