Spring is officially in the air in Summerville, which means one thing: Flowertown Festival season is here! Between blooming azaleas, community celebrations, and a full calendar of literary fun, the next couple of weeks at Main Street Reads are shaping up to be some of our favorites of the year.
Here’s what’s happening soon:
Find Us at the Dream Spring Market – March 28
We’re excited to be part of the Summerville Dream Spring Market at the entrance to the Flowertown Festival (where the farmer’s market happens) on Saturday, March 28 from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Stop by the Main Street Reads tent throughout the day for:
- 📚 Author signings
- 🎨 Face painting for kids
- 📖 A curated selection of signed reads and cool local offerings to take home after strolling the festival
It’s the perfect way to kick off a day wandering through Flowertown Festival with a book in hand. Don’t want to carry purchases with you? No worries, we’ll store ’em ’til you’re done – both at the tent and for your purchases at Main Street Reads all weekend long!
Pages & Petals Bookmark Making – March 29 Save the Date!
As the Flowertown Festival wraps up, we’re celebrating with a creative afternoon back at the store.
Join us to make your own handmade bookmark—a simple, beautiful craft inspired by the blooms and colors of the festival weekend. It’s a relaxed activity and a perfect way to mark the end of a wonderful Flowertown celebration.
Because what pairs better with spring flowers than a new bookmark and your next great read? SAVE THE DATE! The link to grab your spot is coming this week – watch your socials – space will be limited.
This Week at Main Street Reads
We’ve got something happening nearly every day—whether you’re a reader, writer, or bringing the kids along.
Monday, March 16
Adventures in Reading Kids Club
Alice with a Why by Gilly Macmillan
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Free and open to all. Plus 10% off the book club title.
Main Street Writes (Virtual)
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Our weekly gathering for writers of all levels looking for inspiration, accountability, and community.
Tuesday, March 17
Peaceful Mornings: Quiet Reading Club
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Start your day with a calm cup of coffee and uninterrupted reading time. 👉 Please sign up here if you plan to attend:
Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club
Wretched by Emily McIntire
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Our romance readers gather for lively discussion, sweet treats, and plenty of bookish conversation. As always, book clubs are free and open to all.
Wednesday, March 18
Stories on the Square
9:30 a.m. – Our weekly children’s storytime adventure—perfect for little readers of all ages.
Coming Up Next Week
Books & Banter Fiction Book Club
The Pohaku by Jasmin Iolani Hakes
Tuesday, March 24
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Our general fiction club focuses on great new reads that matter, and the conversation is always lively.
Celebrate Women’s History Month With a Great Read
We’re highlighting fantastic Women’s History Month titles this month—and you can grab them online.
👉 Visit our shop here:
https://bookshop.org/shop/mainstreetreads
Then click the banner at the top of the page to see the curated selections and access your promo code. Supporting your indie book store while discovering incredible books by and about history’s great women? That’s a win-win.
See You During Flowertown Festival!
Between festival fun, book clubs, quiet reading mornings, kids’ events, and creative workshops, there are so many ways to connect with fellow readers this spring.
Spring in Summerville is always beautiful—but it’s even better with books. We’ll see you on Main Street!