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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stories on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us WEDNESDAY mornings at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square” – our storytime adventure  – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \n\n\n\nWith the help of Ms. Leslie\, our wonderful visiting storyteller\, we have loads of very special “These Are the People in Your Neighborhood” guests\, including the fire chief\, the police chief\, Summerville’s mayor and more! \n\n\n\nUPCOMING SPECIAL GUESTS! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStorytime at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen. \n\n\n\nStorytime takes place INSIDE the store – we just do ask that strollers park outside! No bugs\, no rain\, just books and fun!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/wednesday-stories-on-the-square-12/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stories on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square” – our storytime adventure  – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \n\n\n\nStorytime at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen. \n\n\n\nStory time now takes place INSIDE the store – we move the furniture and place the hoops and chairs on the floor – we just do ask that strollers park outside! No bugs\, no rain\, just books and fun!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/wednesday-stories-on-the-square-11/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stories on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square\, our outdoor storytime adventure  – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \nStorytime at Main Street Reads is a weekly featured event\, held inside when the weather doesn’t permit. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners\, hula-hoops for distancing and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen. \nIn case of inclement weather\, storytime moves inside – we move the furniture and place the hoops and chairs on the floor – we do ask that strollers park outside!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/wednesday-stories-on-the-square-9/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Story Time
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SUMMARY:A VERY Special Stories on the Square with Martha Jaworowski: Trucks at First Sight
DESCRIPTION:We have a visiting author for this Wednesday’s storytime\, and a chance to grab a SIGNED copy of her incredible book at a discounted price. \nMartha will be featured at Stories on the Square and you’re going to LOVE\, LOVE\, LOVE this book. It’s kid-smart in all the right ways – colorful\, insightful\, interesting\, teaching counting\, shapes\, patterns along the way\, and it’s FUN! \nTRUCKS AT FIRST SIGHT is a children’s counting book filled with brilliant illustrations which combine art and trucks to fuel a child’s passion for numbers and learning. The dazzling illustrations leave young readers (and their caretakers) yearning to turn the pages as they search the patterned drawings for the next set of trucks. TRUCKS AT FIRST SIGHT features a variety of childrens’ favorite vehicles: scooping excavators\, churning mixers\, puttering tractors\, and many more.\n\nCome meet Martha (she’s a mom\, too!) and learn more about her work\, her writing\, her art\, and her passion for young readers 🙂
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/a-very-special-storytime-with-martha-jaworowski-trucks-at-first-sight/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Reading,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stories on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square\, our outdoor storytime adventure  – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \nStorytime at Main Street Reads is a weekly featured event\, held inside when the weather doesn’t permit. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners\, hula-hoops for distancing and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen. \nIn case of inclement weather\, storytime moves inside – we move the furniture and place the hoops and chairs on the floor – we do ask that strollers park outside!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/wednesday-stories-on-the-square-10/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Story Time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Main Street Reads":MAILTO:shari@writerswin.com
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SUMMARY:Indie Bookstore Day 2023: Fair on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to celebrate Indie Bookstore Day 2023 in style at Main Street Reads! This year marks the 10th anniversary of the national event\, celebrated by fine bookstores from coast to coast\, and we’re pulling out all the stops with our annual Book Fair on the Square. \nJoin us for a day of fun\, books\, and community as we celebrate the love of independent bookstores. Our Book Fair on the Square will feature sales on favorite books\, as well as exclusive merchandise available ONLY on Indie Bookstore day\, gifts for kids attending\, and raffle items all day long. \nBut that’s not all! We’ll also be hosting author talks throughout the day\, so you can meet and chat with some of your favorite writers. From bestselling novelists to up-and-coming indie authors\, we’ve got a great lineup of speakers and panelists who will be sharing their insights and experiences with us. Our kid-focused books will be featured before noon\, and adult titles in the afternoon. Grab some goodies at the farmers market and head on over to join us! \nAnd of course\, what would a Book Fair on the Square be without some great music? We’ve got Mike Kaltofen (fresh off his performance for Public Works during Flowertown Festival) lined up to provide the perfect soundtrack to your day of book browsing and community celebration. \nSo mark your calendars for Indie Bookstore Day 2023 at Main Street Reads! We can’t wait to celebrate with you and share our love of books and community. See you there!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/indie-bookstore-day-2023-fair-on-the-square/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Reader Meet Writer,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stories on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square\, our outdoor storytime adventure  – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \nStorytime at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events\, held outside to ensure proper social distancing. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners\, hoola-hoops for distancing and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen. \nIn case of inclement weather\, storytime moves inside – we move the furniture and place the hoops and chairs on the floor – we do ask that strollers park outside!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/wednesday-stories-on-the-square-7/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Booksigning: The Witches Three Count on Me
DESCRIPTION:“A magical story that captures the fun and spirit of Halloween. I highly recommend it!” – Mary Alice Monroe\, New York Times best-selling author of Turtle Summer and The Islanders\n \nSaturday\, October 30th will feature Trick or Treat at the farmer’s market up the street from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — and at Main Street Reads we’ll have Trick or Treat all weekend long\, PLUS a special book-signing Saturday with Lynda Bouchard\, featuring her new The Witches Three Count on Me! \nWe look forward to spending a SPOOKTACULAR weekend with you all!\nNothing cures being sent to your room on Halloween night like an unexplored forest. Count on it! This is no ordinary night. It’s Halloween and a mischievous boy has run away from home. He takes a path through twisted forest trees and comes upon a frightful scene – three witches up to no good! They see him\, too\, and that’s when the magic begins. Will he outsmart the witches as they try to capture him? Told through the prism of a child’s imagination\, you’ll discover that daring and wit come in handy when three witches are out to get you. \nThis is a story about taking chances\, thinking on your feet\, and being resourceful and brave when you face the unexpected. It’s about discovering that grown-ups don’t have all the answers. The delightful riddle is a fun teaching tool for parents and teachers of grade school children and will have them returning to this clever story again and again – even when it’s not Halloween. \nLynda Bouchard is a former flight attendant who believes that books are the greatest time machines in the world. Following a globe-trotting aviation career\, she founded Booking Authors Ink\, a boutique marketing firm dedicated to Southern authors. Lynda holds a Masters Degree in Public Relations from Boston University and did post-graduate work in Literature at Oxford University in England. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. This is her first book.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/trick-or-treat-booksigning-the-witches-three-count-on-me/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Reading,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Scholastic Parents Night: The Power of Summer Reading Sale!
DESCRIPTION:School’s out!\nAt Scholastic Parents Night: The Power of Summer Reading\, a virtual panel of Scholastic authors\, education experts\, and booksellers will give tips and book recommendations that will keep kids excited to read all summer long! \nBe sure to tune in for: \n\nA book recommendation speed-round with an indie bookseller – Ask for recommendations based on your child’s likes and needs!\nInterviews with beloved authors Varian Johnson (Twins and The Parker Inheritance) and Kelly Yang (The Front Desk series)\nTips and tricks to keep your kids reading all summer – and loving it!\nSwag! Attendees who visit the store after the event will receive a goodie bag (on a first come\, first serve basis)\, and all attendees will receive digital activities\, brochures and more!\n\nWe will joined by:\n\nModerator John Schu: Host of Book Joy Live\, author of the popular blog Watch. Read. Connect. and Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs.\nVarian Johnson: Award-winning author of several books for children and young adults\, including The Parker Inheritance and Twins\, illustrated by Shannon Wright.\nLauren Savage: Co-founder and owner of the Reading Bug Bookstore and Reading Bug Box in San Carlos\, California and narrator of the Reading Bug Adventures story and music podcast.\nLizette Serrano: VP of Educational Marketing at Scholastic\, Co-founder of the Power of Story initiative and a 2021 Summer Reading Ambassador.\nKelly Yang: Author of the award-winning Front Desk series and founder of The Kelly Yang project.\nYou can find shorter or longer panelist bios\, here\, if you’d prefer to use those instead\n\nCLICK HERE for a list of books you can purchase before or after the event. Print it\, check what you like and drop it by the store any time before May 27th and get 10% off your entire purchase! (Books not yet in stock will arrive by the following week). \nIf you prefer – you can shop from home from the list we’ve created at our BOOKSHOP page HERE! \nWe hope you’ll join us at https://www.facebook.com/events/1887833914708713 \n \n 
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/scholastic-parents-night-the-power-of-summer-reading/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Celebration,Story Time,Virtual Author Event
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SUMMARY:Author and Speaker Chris Singleton Returns with His New Release: Your Life Matters
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to announce that speaker Chris Singleton\, author of the already wildly popular Different\, will be at Main Street Reads on March 20th to celebrate and discuss his newest book releasing in March\, Your Life Matters. \n\nEmpowering and validating\, Your Life Matters teaches children of all races about Black History and reassures black children everywhere that no matter what they hear no matter what they experience\, no matter what they’re told\, their lives matter. Written by national speaker Chris Singleton\, who lost his own mother in the 2015 Charleston church shooting\, Your Life Matters teaches kids to stand tall in the face of racial adversity and fight for the life they dream of. \nEach page depicts a famous hero from Black history mentoring a child of today and encouraging them to use their mind\, heart\, voice\, and hands in that fight. Hero-mentors in the book include Maya Angelou\, Jackie Robinson\, Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Aretha Franklin\, Katherine Johnson\, Harriet Tubman\, Frederick Douglas\, Mary McLeod Bethune\, George Washington Carver\, and others. \n\nDon’t miss the chance to meet this local icon\, hear his words of wisdom and inspiration\, and get signed keepsake copies of his books! \nChris Singleton is an inspirational speaker and former professional baseball player who travels the country as a student achievement specialist. Chris has spoken to over 60\,000 students and teachers across the nation and has helped thousands of students and teachers overcome hardships and excel in the classroom. Chris’s speech on overcoming hate with love has been seen or shared millions of times and has gotten him featured on Lifetime\, ESPN E:60\, USA Today\, CNN\, and Fox News. Chris is a proud father of his son\, CJ\, and a proud husband to his high school sweetheart\, Mariana. \n6
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/author-and-speaker-chris-singleton-returns-with-his-new-release-your-life-matters/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Reading,Story Time
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SUMMARY:World Read Aloud Day!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 3rd is World Read Aloud Day and we’ll have a special Stories on the Square event that day plus watch our social for tons of free book lists and activities! \nLearn more at https://www.litworld.org/worldreadaloudday \n 
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/world-read-aloud-day/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Reading,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Booksigning: Children's Book Author Peter Cotton
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to have award-winning children’s book author Peter Cotton visiting with us LIVE at Main Street Reads on Saturday\, January 23 at 10:30 a.m. Come hear the latest in the popular “Fred the Snake” series! Weather permitting\, we’ll do a reading out on the square. Refreshments served… see you then!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/booksigning-childrens-book-author-peter-cotton/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Reading,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stories on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the LAST storytime of 2020 — After this week’s event we’ll resume on Wednesday\, January 6th\, 2021! \nWEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. “Stories on the Square is our outdoor storytime adventure with reading by Colleen Rackleff – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \nColleen’s Storytime at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events\, held outside to ensure proper social distancing. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners\, hoola-hoops for distancing and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen. \nIn case of inclement (or just plain COLD) weather\, storytime moves inside – we move the furniture and place the hoops and chairs on the floor – we ask that strollers park outside!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/wednesday-stories-on-the-square-6/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Children's Book Signing: Rebecca Dwight Bruff's Stars of Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday morning\, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. when Rebecca Dwight Bruff joins us for story time and a booksigning following for her new highly praised children’s book: Stars of Wonder. Storyteller Colleen Rackleff will read the book for story time and Rebecca will be on hand for Q&A and signing afterwards (hint: makes the perfect Christmas gift!) \n\nIn Stars of Wonder\, five brave and curious children follow a star\, and discover more than they ever imagined: strength\, trust\, love\, boldness\, courage\, and wonder… all the things kids need to know they possess in order to be resilient in this ever-changing world. \nBeautifully illustrated\, STARS OF WONDER will delight children and adults alike in this story of whimsy and wonder\, curiosity and courage\, and great love. \nRebecca Bruff heard the story of Robert Smalls on her first visit to South Carolina. She was so captivated that she left her job and moved across the country to research and write this novel. Bruff earned her Bachelors degree in education (Texas A&M) and Master and Doctorate degrees in theology (Southern Methodist University). In 2017\, she was a scholarship recipient for the prestigious Key West Literary Seminar. She volunteers at the Pat Conroy Literary Center in Beaufort\, South Carolina. She’s published non-fiction\, plays a little tennis\, travels when she can\, and loves life in the lowcountry with her husband and an exuberant golden retriever. Learn more at rebeccabruff.com
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/childrens-book-signing-rebecca-dwight-bruffs-stars-of-wonder/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Story Time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Main Street Reads":MAILTO:shari@writerswin.com
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SUMMARY:Stories on the Square: Celebrating Differences on a Spectacular Saturday
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday morning\, November 7 (10:30 a.m. – Noon)\, we’ll be hosting TWO great children’s books and authors for a Spectacular Stories on the Square and Book Signing! \nJoining us will be Chris Singleton\, inspirational speaker and author of Different and Marybeth Wishart\, former teacher and author of Parker the Purple Penguin. The books will be read aloud and families can purchase copies from us\, personally signed by the authors. Both books carry excellent messages of inclusivity\, are beautifully and vibrantly illustrated\, and (ahem) make perfect holiday gifts! \nAND… our own amazing storytime reader Colleen Ratkleff will be here\, too! \nMeet Chris Singleton\nChris Singleton is a former professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization as well as an inspirational speaker who has traveled the country passionately speaking to over 60\,000 students. Chris has also spread his message through various different media outlets and has been featured on ESPN’s E:60\, Sports Illustrated magazine\, CNN\, and USA Today. \nHis mother\, Sharonda Coleman Singleton\, was murdered along with eight other victims at Mother Emanuel AME church in Downtown Charleston\, South Carolina on June 17th 2015 by a white male who wanted to start a race-related war in the United States. Chris inspired his city and the nation by forgiving the man who murdered his mother and stating that “Love is stronger than hate.” \nChri’s children’s book teaches kids not only to accept\, but to celebrate\, people who are different from them. Different: A Story About Loving Your Neighbor tells the story of Obinna\, a boy who moves from Nigeria to Charleston\, and finds that he doesn’t look\, sound\, or dress like his classmates. Singleton’s mother\, Sharonda\, makes an appearance in the book as Obinna’s teacher\, who reminds him that he is “beautifully and wonderfully made.” It’s a thoughtful tribute to the woman who first taught Singleton about love’s healing power. \nMeet Marybeth Wishart\nMarybeth Wishart is a retired special education teacher who has taught at both the elementary and high school level for over thirty-four years. She is a Connecticut native now living in South Carolina and trying as many new things as possible\, including publishing her first children’s book. \nParker the Purple Penguin is a story she told her own children on their way to school over thirty years ago. Its messages are as relevant now as they were then\, and birthed from the beautiful differences of her classroom kids. Marybeth would love to publish more of her children’s stories and to use Parker the Purple Penguin to support anti-bullying\, diversity\, and children’s literacy programs. \nParker the Purple Penguin doesn’t get why he is ignored and ostracized by his fellow penguins. Why don’t they like him\, when they have so many things in common? Why is he ignored by all of the other penguins just because of his purple coloring? Is there anything Parker can do to try to fit in? \nFollow Parker’s story as he confronts his differences\, and see how the other penguins change their behavior as Parker tries hard to blend in with the crowd. Parker’s tale is a journey of self-discovery as he learns to accept himself in the midst of bullying and peer pressure. \n(Hint: Fans of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will love this book!)
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/stories-on-the-square-celebrating-differences-on-a-spectacular-saturday/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Story Time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Main Street Reads":MAILTO:shari@writerswin.com
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SUMMARY:Storytime! Wednesday Stories on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square\, our outdoor storytime adventures with reading by Colleen Rackleff – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \nColleen’s Story Time at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events and we’re so excited to be back\, doing the events outside to ensure proper social distancing. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/storytime-wednesday-stories-on-the-square/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Story Time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Main Street Reads":MAILTO:shari@writerswin.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T100000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stories on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square\, our outdoor storytime adventures with reading by Colleen Rackleff – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \nColleen’s Story Time at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events and we’re so excited to be back\, doing the events outside to ensure proper social distancing. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/wednesday-stories-on-the-square-5/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Story Time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Main Street Reads":MAILTO:shari@writerswin.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T100000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stories on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square\, our outdoor storytime adventures with reading by Colleen Rackleff – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \nColleen’s Story Time at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events and we’re so excited to be back\, doing the events outside to ensure proper social distancing. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/wednesday-stories-on-the-square-4/
CATEGORIES:Story Time
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stories on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square\, our outdoor storytime adventures with reading by Colleen Rackleff – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \nColleen’s Story Time at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events and we’re so excited to be back\, doing the events outside to ensure proper social distancing. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/wednesday-stories-on-the-square-2/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Story Time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Main Street Reads":MAILTO:shari@writerswin.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T093000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stories on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square\, our outdoor storytime adventures with reading by Colleen Rackleff – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBONUS: September 2nd\, popular local children’s book author Jewel Sweeney will be joining our Stories on the Square fun\, and providing insights and advice for homeschooling moms. For those of you who’ve been asking about homeschooling resources\, Jewel is an expert homeschool mom – we’re eager to all get some advice from her experience! Want to see what Jewel has written (yes\, we have copies in the store!) visit THIS LINK \n\n Colleen’s Story Time at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events and we’re so excited to be back\, doing the events outside to ensure proper social distancing. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen.     
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/wednesday-stories-on-the-square-3/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Story Time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Main Street Reads":MAILTO:shari@writerswin.com
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SUMMARY:WEDNESDAY Story Time at Main Street Reads
DESCRIPTION:Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square\, our outdoor storytime adventures with reading by Colleen Rackleff – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \n \nColleen’s Story Time at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events and we’re so excited to be back\, doing the events outside to ensure proper social distancing. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen. \n 
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/wednesday-story-time-at-main-street-reads/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Story Time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Main Street Reads":MAILTO:shari@writerswin.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190816T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190816T183000
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SUMMARY:Booksigning: Meet Jewel Sweeney and The Fire Breathing Dragon!
DESCRIPTION:Local author Jewel Sweeney’s newest installment in the Bugaboo and the Ladybug series will be at Main Street Reads on Friday\, August 16\, just in time for our Back to School weekend celebration! \nHere’s Jewel’s full lineup of her popular children’s book series: \n\nUp\, Up\, & Away: Join Bugaboo & Ladybug as they take a trip in the bright blue skies. Watch them soar like the birds of the air. As the storm approaches\, will they be okay?\nOut of This World: Bugaboo & Ladybug have a long trip to take. They will join the space team to blast off to Planet Mormorfar! Join them as they meet out of this world friends.\nThe Fire Breathing Dragon: Oh no! The fire breathing dragon has awakened and is making his way through Buggleland. Knight Bugaboo must defeat the dragon to save Princess Ladybug.\n\nJewel is also the author of adult titles: A Time to Walk\, The Path Unseen\, Running 101 and Conditioning 201\, which will also be available for signing at her book event!\nRead more in this Summerville Journal Scene profile by arts columnist Mary Regan!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/booksigning-meet-jewel-sweeney-with-the-launch-of-the-fire-breathing-dragon/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Celebration,Reading,Story Time
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