Shop The MPA Book Festival!
November 9, 2026
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Get ready to cozy up with a great read as the MPA’s library transforms into the reading lodge during the MPA’s Book Festival, “Your Next Adventure Starts Here!” Join us for a week filled with wonderful books, winter fun, special events, and opportunities to celebrate the joy of reading together from Monday, December 7-Friday, December 11 in the Martin Lenz Harrison Library. Book Festival Shopping Hours
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Students will have an opportunity to browse the festival with their classes on Monday and Tuesday, December 7 and 8. The festival will also be open for purchases throughout both days.
Shopping at the Book Festival
Students may shop independently using cash or a parent-created Scholastic eWallet, a convenient, cash-free way to purchase books. Parents may also shop using credit cards.
Once a child’s eWallet is created, it carries over each year and remains in your account, so you can use the same eWallet at future Fairs. New features make it easy for you to access your eWallet balance in your Scholastic account anytime to:
- Transfer eWallet balance between children
- Shop online with Scholastic, including Book Clubs
- Contribute to Share the Fair
eWallets can be set up Monday, November 16-Friday, December 11 by clicking here or scanning the QR code on our Book Festival flyer.
Share the Fair: Help Every Child Experience the Joy of Reading!
At this year’s Book Festival, we’re excited to participate in Scholastic’s Share the Fair program! This special initiative helps ensure that every student has the opportunity to experience the excitement of choosing and owning a new book, regardless of financial circumstances.
How does Share the Fair work?
Families can make a monetary contribution to Share the Fair when shopping at the Scholastic Book Fair. These donations help provide books to students in our school community who might otherwise be unable to purchase them.
What happens to any remaining funds—supporting MPA’s Library
Any extra Share the Fair funds and all Book Fair proceeds go straight to supporting MPA’s library for new books and supplies. Thank you for helping spark a love of reading across our school!
Help Make The Magic Happen!
The MPA Book Festival wouldn't be possible without our wonderful parent volunteers. We need lots of helping hands throughout the week to make this special event a success. Whether you can spare an hour or more, your time and support make a tremendous difference. We'd love to have you join us! Please sign up here!
Specific classroom browsing schedules will be added later.
Special Book Festival Events
Stories, Crafts, & Cocoa | Wednesday, December 9 | 3:15-4:15 PM | Martin Lenz Harrison Library: Join us for a cozy winter gathering! Mr. James Ewer and Dr. Julie Winn will share a story or two, and families can enjoy making a winter craft together while enjoying cocoa, lemonade, and cookies. All students and parents are welcome, and no RSVP is necessary.
Makerspace Gift-Making | Wednesday, December 9 | 6:30-8:30 PM | Makerspace: The Parents Association and the Makerspace are thrilled to host our second annual adults-only Gift-Making event in the Makerspace. The Parents Association will be providing light appetizers, beer, and wine, which you can enjoy while participating in a hands-on maker event. The LMT staffulty will be present to guide you in creating gifts via 3D printing, Cricut, and more. The Book Festival will be open for the first hour of this event—stop by to browse and purchase. Space is limited to 25 people. If you and your partner want to attend, you must reserve a spot for each of you. RSVP early to ensure you have a spot!  Please be advised that alcohol will be served, so there are no children allowed in the building during this event.
Middle School Vocal Concert | Thursday, December 10 | 6-6:45 PM | Martin Lenz Harrison Library: Attending the Middle School Vocal Concert? Stop by the reading lodge for a little book shopping before the performance! The festival will be open for purchases from 6-6:45 PM.
Founder's Day Breakfast | Friday, December 11 | 7-8 AM | Martin Lenz Harrison Library: Don't forget to visit the reading lodge during the Founder's Day Breakfast! Friday is your final opportunity to shop the festival, with doors closing at noon.
The Parents Association, in partnership with MPA Library staff, hosts the Book Festival to enrich and celebrate the library experience for all MPA students. Please contact Parents Association co-presidents Laura Nicholson (laurahnicholson@gmail.com) or Jasmin Stees (jasminstees@yahoo.com) with questions or to learn more.
