Happy Parade Day! We’re all geared up and booked up for a picture-perfect day in downtown Summerville. The streets are sparkling, the music is flowing on the square, and the shops and artisans are setting up for a day of small-town cheer. And of course… the Summerville Christmas Parade rolls out at 2 p.m.!
To make your parade afternoon even sweeter, we’ll be serving hot cocoa and cider for shoppers beginning at 1 p.m. Swing by, warm your hands and your heart, and enjoy the magic of Main Street as our community comes together to celebrate #smalltowncharm.
🎁 Special Order Deadline: TOMORROW!
Need a book that’s not currently in the store? Tomorrow—Monday, December 15th—is the very last day we can guarantee arrival by December 24th.
But don’t stress! We still have tons of new books, gifts, and literary goodies. More shipments are arriving daily, so there’s still plenty of time to discover plenty of wonderful.
🎅 Last-Minute Gift Challenges? We’ve Got Your Back!
Whether you’re shopping for readers, writers, kids, teachers, or the person who “already has everything,” we have some extra-special items customers have been loving this season.
From gorgeous editions to clever accessories, from stocking stuffers to showstoppers—we’re ready to help you check off every name on your list. A few examples below:
🎉 Holiday Week Events!
There’s still so much to warm you up during this brisk holiday season—take a look at the week ahead:
Sunday, December 14 • 2–4 p.m.
Summerville Christmas Parade 2025!
The parade brings so much joy to Main Street. Come early, shop around, and grab your cocoa before the floats roll by!
Monday, December 15 • 5:30–7 p.m.
Adventures in Reading Kids Club: The Library of Unruly Treasures
A free, fun evening for young readers—and our kids club holiday party – free pizza, free treats and free gifts, plus book club pick reveals for the first six months of 2026!
Monday, December 15 • 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Main Street Writes Monday
Our weekly writer’s group will meet as usual via Zoom and it’s the last meeting of 2026. Dust off those words and join the fun!
Tuesday, December 16 • 6:30–8 p.m.
Joint Holiday Book Club Celebration!
Fab Fantasy, Thrill in the ’Ville, Kiss & Tell, Books & Banter—all our amazing adult clubs together for a festive evening of fun, our annual cookie exchange, and book club pick reveals for the first six months of 2026!
Wednesday, December 17 • 9:30–10 a.m.
Stories on the Square
A joyful midweek storytime adventure for kids of all ages, and our last of 2025 due to Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. After this week, we’ll jump back into storytime January 7th.
Thursday, December 18 • 5:30–8 p.m.
Third Thursday: Ugly Sweater Night!
Wear your best (or worst!) holiday sweater and shop special deals all around downtown—including here at Main Street Reads, where we’ll have treats for shoppers and plenty of good cheer.
🎀 Christmas Eve Hours
Yes, we’ll be open 10 a.m.–6 p.m. for all our last-minute shoppers and merry revelers. We’ll have treats all day, plus personalized recommendations and free gift wrapping to make your final holiday prep joyful.