Before we jump into what’s coming up, just have to say what a spellbinding time we had at our Harry Potter Birthday Bash this past Thursday! Holy Hogwarts, what a turnout!
We were absolutely blown away —thank you to all our witches, wizards, and wildly wonderful muggles who made it such a magical night. We do apologize for the unexpected crowd surge, but the good news is… we’re already planning an even bigger and better celebration for 2026, with three party shifts, more scavenger hunt prizes, and extra treats to go around. Mark your calendars now—you won’t want to miss next year’s wizarding wonderland, Friday, July 31st, 2026!
And speaking of magical milestones…
A huge congratulations to all the incredible kids who took part in our Readers Are Leaders Summer Reading Challenge in July—we’re blown away by your passion for books and your summer reading power! We just announced our July winners from all four age groups!
August’s challenge is ON, y’all! One month remains – remember to get those reading logs in by August 31st. (Log sheets available at the bookstore).
And the magic doesn’t stop there…
This week, the bookish fun continues at Main Street Reads with a full slate of gatherings after today’s last day of Tax-Free Weekend savings:
Monday, August 4 @ 6:30 pm – Main Street Writes: Our ever-growing writers’ group meets to share, inspire, and encourage. All genres welcome! (Zoom only – see event page for your login details).
Thursday, August 7 @ 6:30 pm – Fab Fantasy Book Club: We’re diving into A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner. Fantasy + food = yes, please!
Sunday, August 10 @ 2:30 pm – Book Signing with E.M. Etheridge! The fabulous E.M. Etheridge returns to celebrate her new fantasy release, She Tames the Kings, the much-anticipated follow-up to She Tames the Sea. Come grab a signed copy of the new read (and her first if you don’t have it yet!) and meet this wonderful author in person.
Then… get ready for THE literary event of the month:
Launch Party with Stacy Willingham
Monday, August 25 @ 6:00 pm
Tickets are selling FAST—over half are already gone!
🔗 Get yours here now to join in this fun, festive night.
We’re beyond thrilled to welcome back New York Times bestselling author Stacy Willingham for the exclusive early launch of her new thriller, Forget Me Not—and guess what? You’ll get the new book the day BEFORE release day!
Stacy will be in conversation with Leslie Koller, Summerville Branch Manager of the Dorchester Library and chair of the Timrod Library board. Like Stacy, Leslie is an absolute hoot—we’re in for big fun and big laughs as these two powerhouse women take the stage at Flowertown Players Theatre, followed by our reception at Main Street Reads with wine, charcuterie, and bookish vibes.
Your ticket includes a signed copy of Forget Me Not, exclusive early access, and one unforgettable evening (including a little surprise or two). And, if you need to fill in your other Stacy titles, we’ll have some hardcover and paperbacks of all three (A Flicker in the Dark, All the Dangerous Things, and Only If You’re Lucky) at 10% off for you that evening, and Stacy will personalize any copies at the post-chat reception.
Don’t wait to grab your tix—we’re heading toward a sellout!
Whether you’re writing, reading, laughing, or just browsing the stacks, Main Street is the place to be this month. Back to school, back to books, y’all!
For remaining August events, including our book club meetups, visit our EVENT CALENDAR HERE. And don’t forget, today’s the last day to save during South Carolina’s Tax-Free Weekend! See you on Main Street…