We hope everyone enjoyed a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day as our nation celebrated its 250th birthday. What an incredible milestone—and now, the next 250 years begin, and we’re all part of it — cool, right?!
As always, we’re grateful to be part of a community that values stories, traditions, and coming together. And speaking of coming together, July is packed with book clubs, family fun, magical celebrations, and plenty of opportunities to read, connect, and make memories:
🌞 Summer Readers Are Leaders: June Winners AND July Is Underway!
Our first month of our reading challenge produced the most entries yet – and the winners ARE:
- Ages 6 & under
1st Rowan Raxter; 2nd Olivia Hall; 3rd Rodney Hall - Ages 7–12
1st James Herring; 2nd Greyson Blume; 3rd Nora Phillips - Ages 13–18
1st Mikayla Cronemeyer; 2nd Luke Von Haussen; 3rd Annika Baer - Ages 18+
1st Stephanie Walker; 2nd Stephanie Lott; 3rd Rebecca Brigman-Holmes
Congratulations to all our winners! The second month of our Summer Readers Are Leaders Reading Challenge is underway, and there’s still plenty of time to join the fun!
✍️ Main Street Writes Mondays
July 6 • 6:30 PM (Virtual)
Calling all writers! Whether you’re working on a novel, poetry, memoir, or simply putting pen to paper for the first time, our Monday night writers group welcomes you. We’re virtual every Monday, making it easy to join from anywhere. Details HERE!
📚 Silent Nights: Quiet Reading Club
July 7 • 6:30–8:30 PM
Bring your current read, settle into a comfy chair, and enjoy an evening of peaceful reading with fellow book lovers. Silent Nights is free, but registration is required HERE so we can save your spot.
📖 Wednesday Stories on the Square
July 8 • 9:30 AM
Join us for our weekly storytime adventure! Kids of all ages are invited for stories, smiles, and a little midweek magic in downtown Summerville.
🦄 Fab Fantasy Book Club
July 9 • 6:30 PM
The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden
Travel to an enchanted forest and a world of myth, mystery, and adventure with Katherine Arden’s newest novel. As always, wine and apps are on us – you bring the chatter!
✨ NEW! Page Turners YA Club
July 13 • 6:30 PM
She Drinks the Light by Yasmin Angoe
Our brand-new YA club kicks off this month with a captivating story perfect for teen and adult readers alike. If you love great books and great conversation, Page Turners is for you!
🔍 Thrill in the ‘Ville
July 14 • 6:30 PM
Harmless Women by Rebecca Sharpe
Twists, turns, suspense, and plenty to discuss! Join fellow thriller fans for one of this summer’s most talked-about reads.
🎄 Third Thursday: Christmas in July
July 16 • 5:30–8:30 PM
Who says you have to wait until December? Downtown Summerville’s Christmas in July festivities kick off on Third Thursday with sales, fun, and plenty of holiday cheer—even if the temperatures say otherwise!
🏛️ Adventures in Reading Kids Club
July 20 • 5:30 PM
Styx and Stones by Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge
Our free kids club continues with a hilarious and heartfelt middle-grade adventure inspired by Greek mythology. Club selections are always 10% off.
☕ Peaceful Mornings: Quiet Reading Club
July 21 • 8:00–10:00 AM
Prefer your reading with coffee and morning sunshine? Join us for our monthly morning quiet reading gathering. Please register HERE if you plan to attend so we can plan for enough seating and coffee for everyone.
💕 Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club
July 21 • 6:30 PM
Beneath Still Waters by Linny Mack
We’ll provide the treats—you bring the sparkling conversation! Our romance club is always free and open to all.
📘 Books & Banter
July 28 • 6:30 PM
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Our general fiction club tackles stories that entertain, challenge, and inspire. This month’s selection promises plenty of discussion about the choices we make—and the worlds we create.
⚡ Wands Up! Harry Potter Bday Party!
July 31 • 5:00–8:00 PM
The month concludes with one of our most magical events of the year! Because last year’s celebration was so popular, we’re hosting two separate party sessions this year to make the experience even better for everyone. Expect more treats, more gifts, two scavenger hunts, more prizes, and plenty of wizarding fun.
Costumes are encouraged, wands are welcome, and advance registration is required.
Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, or an enlightened muggle, we hope you’ll celebrate Harry’s birthday with us! More prize and event details HERE.
Thank you, as always, for supporting local, supporting literacy, and supporting Main Street Reads. Here’s to a wonderful July—and to the next 250 years of stories yet to be written.
See you on Main Street… where Fun is GOOD!