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Don't Miss It!

THES Fall Scholastic Book Fair 2026

Stock up on new books and fuel your child's love of reading at the THES Fall Book Fair in the school library.

Thunder Hill Elementary School
WhenMonday, November 16, 2026 – Tuesday, November 24, 2026
WhereTHES Library, Thunder Hill Elementary School
9357 Mellenbrook Road, Columbia, MD 21045 · Howard County
Questions?Natalie Miskimins · president.thespta@gmail.com
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The highly anticipated THES Fall Book Fair is coming up November 16–24 in the THES Library! It is the perfect opportunity to stock up on new books and fuel your child's love for reading — and every purchase earns funds for our school.

Students can shop during the school day with a teacher's permission. During family hours, all students must attend with an adult.

Family Shopping Hours

  • Mon, Nov 16: 8:50–9:10 AM and 3:40–4:10 PM
  • Tue, Nov 17: 8:50–9:10 AM and 3:40–4:10 PM
  • Wed, Nov 18: 8:50–9:10 AM and 3:40–4:10 PM
  • Thu, Nov 19: 8:50–9:10 AM
  • Fri, Nov 20: 8:50–9:10 AM and 3:40–4:10 PM
  • Mon, Nov 23: 12:40–7:00 PM
  • Tue, Nov 24: 8:50–9:10 AM

All students must attend family hours with an adult.

Student Shopping Hours

  • Mon, Nov 16 – Fri, Nov 20: 9:10 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Mon, Nov 23 and Tue, Nov 24: 9:10 AM – 12:40 PM

Students can come during the school day with a teacher's permission.

Book Fair eWallet

  • Easy for families to set up, easy for others to contribute
  • Lets your child shop independently and choose the books they want to read
  • Any unspent funds stay in your Scholastic account for future fairs
Visit Our Book Fair Homepage →

Earn Camper Cash: Library Reading Challenge

  • Snap a photo of your child reading at home, in a cozy spot, or on an adventure
  • Send the picture to the library: jjordan1@hcpss.org
  • Your child instantly earns one "Camper Cash" dollar to spend at the Book Fair

This kicks off our monthly library challenge to help your child earn free books!

Event Flyers

Scholastic Book Fair: Don't Miss It! THES Library, Nov. 16–24. It's Book Fair time! November 16–24. Student hours (students can come with a teacher's permission): Mon 11/16 to Fri 11/20, 9:10–3:30; Mon 11/23 and Tue 11/24, 9:10–12:40. Family hours (all students must attend with an adult): Mon 11/16, Tue 11/17, Wed 11/18 and Fri 11/20, 8:50–9:10 and 3:40–4:10; Thu 11/19, 8:50–9:10; Mon 11/23, 12:40–7 PM; Tue 11/24, 8:50–9:10. Book Fair eWallet: easy for families to set up, easy for others to contribute. Visit our school's Book Fair homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/thunderhillelemschool1
Thunder Hill Elementary PTA

Thunder Hill Elementary School · Howard County Public School System
9357 Mellenbrook Road
Columbia, Maryland 21045

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