Each item that is brought through our doors and placed on a shelf reflects the decision of a single individual to take a stand against unnecessary and harmful waste. Chances are you’ve never thought of shopping for used media in terms of "green," but for more than 30 years our customers have been contributing to the environment by sharing their unwanted books, music, movies, magazines, and games with the Bookmans community.

Come in all month for fun, informative, and free activities that celebrate the planet! Every time you trade in or make a purchase at Bookmans, you’re recycling. This month, we're supporting some wonderful Earth Day events...check them out below!

Flagstaff - Earth Day Festival - April 17
South Lawn, City Hall, 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bookmans is hosting lots of awesome events at Earth Day Festival 2010 in Flagstaff! We'll have a kids' area where we'll be doing tote bag decorating and listing to Chuck Chessman's great kids music. We'll also be hosting another booth with Bookmans giveaways, and we'll be buying your stuff! Bring your used movies, books, music and more; help us restock our store!

Phoenix - Earth Day Phoenix - April 22
Cesar Chavez Plaza, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Come celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with Keep Phoenix Beautiful! Join our free lunchtime celebration -- visit fun and educational vendor booths and participate in activities where you can learn about recycling, sustainability and pick up useful giveaways.

Tucson - GreenFest 2010 - April 24
Tucson Botanical Gardens, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Building a better, greener life for yourself and your community! The Tucson Botanical Gardens is partnering with Bookmans and Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona to host GreenFest, a free community event filled with eco-friendly family fun and green living know-how. Experts from local businesses and organizations will offer interactive, hands-on workshops and activities for kids and adults to provide the skills we need to live greener lives every day. With experts in everything from water harvesting to composting, GreenFest strives to leave you with the skills, resources and knowledge to build a better, greener life for yourself and our community.