When: Friday, March 14, 2025
Where: Any Barnes & Noble (Host stores are Cedar Rapids and Coralville)
Time: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
How to Participate: Purchase anything at Barnes & Noble. Just remember to say at the register you are with the book fair! A donation will not be made if you do not indicate you are with the fair. If you are purchasing online or at a non-host Barnes & Noble, you will have to use our Book Fair Number (number coming soon).
Mark your calendars because our annual book fair fundraiser is returning! On Friday, March 14th, you can treat yourself at any Barnes & Noble store near you and have a percentage of your purchase donated to Systems Unlimited. While you can shop at any Barnes & Noble, our host stores will be in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City! At these Barnes & Noble stores, we will have something fun and creative in store for everyone to enjoy.
In both the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City stores, while pursuing the bookshelves, you will be able to enjoy beautiful artwork made by the people we serve in our Day Programs! As you read this, there are people actively working on the art that will be on display during the event.
Nothing makes appreciating good art like a nice treat from the coffee shop. In the Barnes & Noble Coffee shop, you will find a special, one-of-a-kind beverage dreamed up by the imaginative minds of our day programs. Surely, those who attended previous years remember the Iowa City drink ‘Puff’s Unicorn Potion’ and the Cedar Rapids drink ‘Winter Paradise’. We anticipate the same magical drinks this year. Keep tuned as the 2025 beverages will be announced soon. Sip on this delightful creation as you immerse yourself in the world of books—it’s an experience you won’t soon forget!
In addition, Our Day Programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Monticello have creating wish lists filled with items that could make a world of difference. From books to spark the imagination to colorful Lego sets that promise endless creativity, your donations will not only bring smiles but also contribute to our Day Programming needs. And guess what? During our book fair, a percentage of the purchase of your item donation will also be joyously donated to Systems—talk about a win-win situation!
Want to participate in the book fair, but can’t make it to a book fair? No worries! You can do your shopping online from the comfort of your home at bn.com. When checking out, all you have to do is enter the bookfair ID: Number coming soon, and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Systems.
If you are purchasing a wish list item online for the day programs, have it shipped to:
2533 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
Wish lists will be added soon
Oh, and don’t forget to swing by the Systems Unlimited table, where our friendly staff will be stationed throughout the day, ready to greet you with warm smiles and heaps of enthusiasm. Come say hello, strike up a conversation, and learn more about the incredible work we do—it’s bound to be a delightful encounter!
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See you at the Book Fair Fundraiser!
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