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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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Monday Morning Playgroup
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Story and Craft
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Monday Morning Playgroup
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Story and Craft
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Monday Morning Playgroup
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5:00 PM
Enter the Wilderlore Book Club. Find your creature. Learn your magic.
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7:00 PM
Picture Book Writing 101 with Kristen Rashid
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9:30 AM
Monday Morning Playgroup
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10:30 AM
Story and Craft
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5:00 PM
Midsummer Welcomes Scott Evan Davis for Queen Bea
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4:00 PM
Squish Happens — DIY Stress Ball Workshop - Halloween Edition
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9:30 AM
Monday Morning Playgroup
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Story and Craft
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9:30 AM
Monday Morning Playgroup
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5:00 PM
Wilderlore Book Club. Book 2
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10:30 AM
Story and Craft
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Dog Man: A Sprinkle In Time Release Party!
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4:30 PM
Aesthetic Junk Journaling Club
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Full Events List

  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 19
    Midsummer Books
    Oct 19, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Join us in our cozy community room every Monday for a relaxed hang with other parents and caregivers.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 21
    Midsummer Books
    Oct 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Story time plus glue, googly eyes, and a take-home project — every Wednesday morning.
  • Thu, Oct 22
    Midsummer Books
    Oct 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    A Story, Songs and Celebration of Being Yourself
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 23
    Midsummer Books
    Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    We're back with more DIY squishy fun! Get ready for a little Halloween sensory chaos! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll mix, fill, and squish your way to a spooky stress ball that’s 100% yours.
  • Mon, Oct 26
    Midsummer Books
    Oct 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    The workshop includes a copy of Write a Novel in 100 Days, which you'll receive at the event and can keep using as your daily guide to help you get your novel written.
  • Tue, Nov 03
    Our Mutual Friend | Midsummer Books
    Nov 03, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Our Mutual Friend | Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    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
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 03
    Our Mutual Friend | Midsummer Books
    Nov 03, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Our Mutual Friend | Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    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
  • Thu, Nov 05
    Midsummer Books
    Nov 05, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Dog Man and Grampa have messed with time and space, and we're celebrating the release of the brand-new Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time with a very Midsummer-style adventure.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 06
    Midsummer Books
    Nov 06, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    No rules, no "right" way to do it, just a table full of good scraps and an hour to get lost in it.
  • Tue, Nov 10
    Our Mutual Friend | Midsummer Books
    Nov 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Our Mutual Friend | Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    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
  • Sat, Nov 21
    Midsummer Books
    Nov 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    We are delighted to share that Grace Lin will stop by the shop to share her latest picture book, the Little Stone Buddha. More details to come.
  • Thu, Oct 15
    Midsummer Books
    Oct 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Have a picture book idea but aren't quite sure what to do with it? Start here!
  • Thu, Sep 24
    Midsummer Books
    Sep 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Why do we like scary stories? And how can writing about fear make us feel braver? Join local horror writers Laura Parnum and Nicole M. Wolverton to learn how stories help us explore fear and courage.
  • Wed, Sep 16
    Midsummer Books
    Sep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Something 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
    Midsummer Books
    Sep 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Stitch a little literary magic, one hoop, one pattern, one relaxing evening.
  • Mon, Sep 14
    Midsummer Books
    Sep 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    This is a YA book adults will want to talk about. “A visceral, darkly haunting fever dream of a novel and an absolute page-turner.” – Libba Bray, New York Times bestselling author
  • Tue, Sep 08
    Midsummer Books
    Sep 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Sparkle season is here!
  • Sun, Sep 06
    Midsummer Books
    Sep 06, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
    Join us for a very special storytime! Author Jess Yoon will join us in the shop to share the legend of Ban-Dal

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

Event History

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