Mid-summer of Stories
Learning in the summer can be fun - we're here to make sure that kids can drop-in for a session or register for a full class and have fun while they grow as a reader, writer, and storyteller.
Creativity unlocked
This summer, Midsummer Books is transforming into a world of dragons, hidden maps, underwater kingdoms, magical schools, folklore forests, and star-filled adventures.
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Mid-summer of stories is an eight-week summer programming series designed for babies, toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens who love stories, creativity, imagination, and hands-on exploration.
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Each week introduces a new literary-inspired theme with storytimes, workshops, book clubs, maker activities, creative projects, fantasy worldbuilding, games, journaling, crafts, and immersive adventures designed by age group.
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Whether your child is discovering picture books for the first time, devouring chapter books, building fantasy maps, designing magical creatures, or searching for their next favorite series, there’s a place for them here.
Our Summer Programs
Each class will run approximately an hour, with drop-ins available.
Our themes will help guide our plans, but every class will be uniquely contained, so you won't miss out if you miss a week or only drop in once.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Morning Story Lab
A playful storytime-meets-maker experience for little readers. Each session includes books, songs, sensory-friendly activities, and simple creative projects inspired by the week’s theme.
Little Readers, Big Feelings
Stories and activities that help young children name feelings, build empathy, and practice social-emotional skills through picture books and play.
Tiny Makers Studio
Stories and process art designed for curious little creators.
Early Elementary (appx age 5-9)
Book Explorers
Newly independent readers explore interactive storytelling through games and creativity.
Literacy Passport
Travel through stories from different places, cultures, and communities around the world.
Curious Kids Club
Books, discovery, experiments, and hands-on curiosity projects.
Write with Olivia
Creative writing for new writers - prompts, feedback, and anyone can bring what they are working on for support
Middle Grade (ages 9-13)
Hand Lettering
Learn playful lettering basics, from cursive to calligraphy. A different style every week
Adventure Quest Guild
Build fantasy worlds, discover magical creatures, and create your own adventures.
Tweens and Teens (ages 11+)
Junk Journaling
Document your summer with a relaxed creative hangout using recycled papers, stickers, maps, and ephemera.
Graphic Novels with Jason
Explore comics, visual storytelling, and graphic novel creation.
Teens (ages 14+)
Creative Writing Lab
A writing space for teens who love storytelling, fandoms, and creative writing.
Makers Studio
Creative projects inspired by books, fandoms, storytelling, and art.
Weekly Themes
This summer, we’re turning the bookstore into a creative space for readers, makers, dreamers, and kids who maybe don’t think they’re readers yet.
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Each week has its own theme, with age-based programs designed to build literacy, creativity, confidence, and community through stories, hands-on projects, games, discussion, and imaginative play.
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Whether your child is a toddler discovering storytime, a newly independent reader, a middle grade fantasy obsessive, or a teen who wants a creative place to land, there’s a summer series for them here.
