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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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9:30 AM
Monday Morning Storytime
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6
9:30 AM
Monday Morning Storytime
7
10:30 AM
Story Lab - Imagination Theme
+3 more
8
10:30 AM
Little Readers, Big Feelings - Kindness
+1 more
9
10:30 AM
Tiny Makers - Explore Imagination
+3 more
10
1:00 PM
Adventure Quest- Beast Bonders & Magical Creatures
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13
9:30 AM
Monday Morning Storytime
14
10:30 AM
Story Lab - Dragons and Cryptids
+4 more
15
10:30 AM
Little Readers, Big Feelings - Self Acceptance
+2 more
16
10:30 AM
Mini Makers - Dragons and Cryptids
+3 more
17
1:00 PM
Adventure Quest-Dragons & Hidden Lands
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20
9:30 AM
Monday Morning Storytime
21
10:30 AM
Story Lab - Oceans & Underworlds
+4 more
22
10:30 AM
Little Readers, Big Feelings - Blooming Confidence
+2 more
23
10:30 AM
Tiny Makers - Oceans of Fun
+3 more
24
1:00 PM
Adventure Guild- Underwater Survival
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27
9:30 AM
Monday Morning Storytime
28
10:30 AM
Story Lab - Secret Worlds
+4 more
29
10:30 AM
Little Readers, Big Feelings - Worry & Anxiety
+2 more
30
10:30 AM
Tiny Makers - Secret Worlds
+3 more
31
1:00 PM
Adventure Guild- Magic & Legends
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3
9:30 AM
Monday Morning Storytime
4
10:30 AM
Story Lab - Space & Stars
+4 more
5
10:30 AM
Little Readers, Big Feelings - Friendship & Helping Others
+2 more
6
10:30 AM
Mini Makers - Space Exploration
+3 more
7
1:00 PM
Adventure Guild- Mysteries among the stars
8
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Full Events List

  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 13
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 13, 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 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 14
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    What kind of magical creature would choose you as its companion?
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 14
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Step into a world of dragons, castles, and ancient legends, and explore the creative hand lettering you would find in ancient times
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 14
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 14, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Readers may forget a plot twist, but they'll never forget a great character.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 14
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 14, 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 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 15
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Every culture has its own magical creatures. What will yours be?
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 15
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Every explorer needs a field guide filled with extraordinary discoveries.
  • 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 16
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    What if dragons were real? We'll take myth and science to ask the age old question....what if?
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 16
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    What if the creature was real—and you were the first person to document it?
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 16
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Join us for a discussion of All Boy's Aren't Blue - Our Banned Book Club Pick for July
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 17
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    If dragons were real, where would they live?
  • 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.
  • Wed, Jul 22
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Sometimes the things that make us different are the very things the world needs.
  • Thu, Jul 23
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Dive into an underwater world filled with color, sparkle, texture, and creativity.
  • Thu, Jul 23
    Midsummer Books
    Jul 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Join us as we bedazzle just about everything

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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