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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.

Summer Programming

Our Mid-Summer of Stories will begin July 6. Join us for eight weeks of story-inspired classes, workshops, clubs, and creative experiences for babies, toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens. 

The Month's Events

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Meet David and E.M. Elliott, Bonebag Authors
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Monday Morning Storytime
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Monday Morning Storytime
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Monday Morning Storytime
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Monday Morning Storytime
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Monday Morning Storytime
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Story Lab - Imagination Theme
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Little Readers, Big Feelings - Kindness
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Tiny Makers - Explore Imagination
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Adventure Quest- Beast Bonders & Magical Creatures
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Full Events List

  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 29
    Midsummer Books
    Jun 29, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    A gentle start to the week for our littlest readers and listeners - a time to play and explore with other caregivers and their littles
  • Tue, Jul 07
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 07, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Stories can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary adventures. Featured Book: Not a Box — Antoinette Portis
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 07
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 07, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Unexpected friendships lead to unforgettable adventures.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 07
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 07, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Every great artist starts with one word: their own name.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 07
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 07, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Great stories often grow from personal experiences, favorite books, meaningful memories, and the questions we can't stop asking.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 07
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    For this series of workshops, we will be exploring elements of character and writing relevant to comic books and all storytelling as well.
  • Wed, Jul 08
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 08, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Sometimes the kindest thing we can do is simply listen.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 08
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 08, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Adventure isn't always far away—sometimes it's waiting right outside your front door.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 08
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 08, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Every great journal begins with a story—yours.
  • Thu, Jul 09
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 09, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    What happens when colors meet? Join us for a playful art adventure full of mixing, experimenting, and colorful surprises.
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 09
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 09, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Adventure isn't always far away—sometimes it's waiting right outside your front door.
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 09
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 09, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Build the reading journal you've always wanted.
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 09
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Document your summer with a relaxed, creative hangout using recycled papers, stickers, maps, book pages, and found ephemera.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 10
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Every legendary explorer needs a creature companion.
  • Tue, Jul 14
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    What does it mean to be brave? In The Dragon Slayer, children meet a tiny hero with a very big plan: to slay a dragon.
  • Wed, Jul 15
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Not every dragon breathes fire—some bake cakes.
  • Thu, Jul 16
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Silly dragons, giant tacos, and creative creature-building come together in this laugh-filled maker adventure.
  • Tue, Jul 21
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Dive beneath the waves and discover a colorful world filled with fish, sea creatures, and underwater surprises.

Hours

Monday: 9am-2pm

Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday: 10am-5pm

Thursday: 10am-6pm

Friday: 10am-6pm

Saturday: 10am-6pm

Sunday: 10am-6pm

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Contact

1219 Frankford Ave | Philadelphia, PA 19125

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Lindsay@midsummerbooks.com

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