ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Pint-sized ghouls, goblins and monsters are invited to Borders® and Waldenbooks® stores nationwide Saturday, Oct. 24 beginning at 2 p.m. for a "Spooktacular" Halloween celebration. Borders knows that many families are looking to have a scary good time without breaking the bank and the free, family friendly "Spooktacular" is just the ticket. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume to the event, where there will be spooky stories and sing-a-longs, ghostly games, hauntingly good arts and crafts activities and a Halloween costume parade. To find a participating store, visit borders.com and click on the Store Locator tab. Activities may vary by location. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060208/BORDERSLOGO ) During the "Spooktacular," Borders Rewards members can take advantage of "Borders Bucks Bonus Days" and earn $5 in "Borders Bucks" for every $50 they spend. Normally, Rewards members must spend $150 to accrue $5 in "Borders Bucks," but during this special promotion, which runs in-store and online through Oct. 31, Rewards members can quickly rack up these special dollars to use on future purchases. The Borders Rewards program is free to join, and in addition to earning "Borders Bucks," members also receive valuable Rewards offers and discounts weekly. "The 'Spooktacular' is a perennial favorite among our customers. And this year, not only are we offering the enriching and engaging activities our customers have come to expect at the event, but we're also giving our Rewards members an opportunity to get a head start on their holiday shopping while quickly accruing valuable 'Borders Bucks.' It's one more way we are demonstrating the great value of being a Borders Rewards member," said Mike Edwards, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer for Borders. About Borders Group, Inc. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE:BGP) is a leading specialty retailer of books as well as other educational and entertainment items. The company employs approximately 25,000 throughout the U.S., primarily in its Borders® and Waldenbooks® stores. Online shopping is offered through borders.com. Find author interviews and vibrant discussions of the products we and our customers are passionate about online at facebook.com/borders, twitter.com/bordersmedia and youtube.com/bordersmedia. For more information about the company, visit borders.com/media. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060208/BORDERSLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Borders CONTACT: Mary Davis of Borders, +1-734-477-1392 Web Site: http://www.borders.com/

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