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Growing readers & storytellers

Youth bookstore · Philadelphia

Hand-picked books, author visits, book clubs and workshops for kids and teens.

Upcoming Events

    Wilderlore Book Club. Book 2
    Wilderlore Book Club. Book 2
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Nov 18
    Our Mutual Friend | Midsummer Books
    A multi-book, multi-week immersive club where readers don’t just follow the story—they build their own place inside it. Best for ages 9-14
    DIY Stress Ball Workshop
    DIY Stress Ball Workshop
    Fri, Nov 20
    Midsummer Books
    We're back with more DIY squishy fun! Get ready for a little sensory chaos! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll mix, fill, and squish your way to a stress ball that’s 100% yours.
    Grace Lin Visits Midsummer with The Little Stone Buddha
    Grace Lin Visits Midsummer with The Little Stone Buddha
    Sat, Nov 21
    Midsummer Books
    Join Midsummer Books for a special event with award-winning author and illustrator Grace Lin, celebrating her beautiful new book "The Little Stone Buddha."

Shop our curated lists on bookshop.org to find great new books for kids and teens 

The Latest from Midsummer Books

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Hours

Monday: 9am-2pm

Tuesday: 10am-5pm

Wednesday: 10am-5pm

Thursday: 10am-6pm

Friday: 10am-6pm

Saturday: 10am-6pm

Sunday: 10am-6pm

Midsummer Books
is part of 
Our Mutual Friend

Contact

1219 Frankford Ave | Philadelphia, PA 19125

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Lindsay@midsummerbooks.com

© Midsummer Books 2026

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