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Upcoming Events at Midsummer Books
Looking for literary events in Philadelphia? Midsummer Books hosts regular author visits, storytimes, writing workshops, book clubs, and bookish gatherings for kids, tweens, teens, and families.
Explore what’s coming up and reserve your spot.
Upcoming Author Visits in the Shop
As an independent bookstore in Philadelphia, we’re proud to connect young readers with celebrated and emerging authors through thoughtfully curated literary events.
Thu, Mar 19
Midsummer Books
Join us for a Jeong is Jeong storytime! There will be books, arts and crafts, light snacks, and lots of jeong! RSVP to let us know you can make it. You can also order your copy of the book in advance to guarantee a signed copy.
Fri, Mar 06
Midsummer Books
Join us for a Jeong is Jeong storytime! There will be books, arts and crafts, light snacks, and lots of jeong! RSVP to let us know you can make it. You can also order your copy of the book in advance to guarantee a signed copy.
Bookish Craft Events at Midsummer Books
Half Day - Craft Day!Fri, Feb 13Our Mutual Friend Collective- Bookish Craft Hour: Last Minute ValentinesSat, Feb 14Our Mutual Friend Collective
Bookmark Bedazzling for AdultsSat, Feb 21Midsummer Books
Bookmark BedazzlingSat, Feb 28Midsummer Books
All Upcoming Events
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6:00 PM
Teen Writing Club: Ages 13+
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1:00 PM
Bookish Craft Hour: Valentine Puzzle Purses
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1:00 PM
Tween Writing Club: Ages 8-12
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9:00 AM
Monday Morning Storytime
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12:30 PM
Half Day - Craft Day!
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1:00 PM
Bookish Craft Hour: Last Minute Valentines
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9:00 AM
Monday Morning Storytime
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6:00 PM
Middle Grade Book Club (Ages 9–12) Featured Book: The Jumbies
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6:00 PM
Teen Book Club (Ages 13+) Featured Book: Legendborn
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6:00 PM
Bookmark Bedazzling for Adults
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1:00 PM
Tween Writing Club: Ages 8-12
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9:00 AM
Monday Morning Storytime
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4:00 PM
Bookmark Bedazzling
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9:00 AM
Monday Morning Storytime
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4:00 PM
Book Signing and Meet the Author: Jessica Yoon
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Host an event or partner with us
Authors
Have a new book to promote?Whether you want to do a book reading, simple signing, or coordinate a school visit, we would love to support you.
Learn more about author visits
Crafters
Have a bookish skill you'd like to teach? Whether its a simple craft for little hands or a more advanced art for teens and adults, we love to use our space to create new things.
Reach
out
Have an idea for another event that you think would be great for kids, parents or the kidlit community? Let us know!
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