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Upcoming Events at Midsummer Books
Looking for literary events in Philadelphia? Midsummer Books hosts regular author visits, storytimes, writing workshops, and bookish gatherings for kids, tweens, teens, and families.
Explore what’s coming up and reserve your spot.
The Month's Events
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9:30 AM
Monday Morning Playgroup
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Squish Happens — DIY Stress Ball Workshop - Halloween Edition
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Monday Morning Playgroup
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Dog Man: A Sprinkle In Time Release Party!
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Wilderlore Book Club. Book 2
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Holiday Craft Hour
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Wilderlore Book Club. Book 2
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Holiday Craft Hour
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Write a Novel in 100 Days: A Workshop to Get Your First Draft Done Fast!
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Wilderlore Book Club. Book 2
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DIY Stress Ball Workshop
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Grace Lin Visits Midsummer with The Little Stone Buddha
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Wilderlore Book Club. Book 2
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Full Events List
- Sat, Nov 14
- Fri, Nov 20
- Sat, Nov 21
- Sat, Nov 21An Evening with Talia Tucker, author of Ghosted, in conversation with Jess Yoon /Our Mutual Friend | Midsummer Books
- Tue, Nov 10
- Wed, Nov 04
- Tue, Nov 03
- Mon, Nov 02Nov 02, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMOur Mutual Friend | Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USAIn this beginner-friendly embroidery workshop, you’ll choose one letter and learn how to fill it with colorful embroidered flowers. Bring a sweatshirt, t-shirt, tote bag, denim jacket, or another embroidery-friendly item, and we’ll help you transform it with your own floral initial.
- Multiple DatesFri, Oct 30
- Thu, Oct 22
- Thu, Oct 15
- Thu, Sep 24
- Wed, Sep 16Sep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMMidsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USASomething wild is coming to Midsummer Books. 🌲✨ We’re welcoming Amanda Foody, author of the Wilderlore series, for a special afternoon of magical creatures, worldbuilding, adventure, and all things Wilderlore!
- Tue, Sep 15
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