FAMILY FUN
Saturday, July 18
10am, Book Party + Storytime
Join us for a FREE Book Party, Storytime, and Signing with Caldecott award-winning author/illustrator LAUREN CASTILLO in the Midtown Scholar Bookstore’s childrens’ room.
SCHOOL FOR WOODLAND CREATURES is the third book in the charming series OUR FRIEND HEDGEHOG.
A tale of overcoming doubts and taking pride in doing what you love.
We all have different strengths and weaknesses. Our uniqueness is what makes us shine… When the humans of Hedge Hollow head off to school, Hedgehog and her furry, feathery friends decide to start a school of their very own!
Lauren Castillo studied illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art and received her MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She is the author and illustrator of the 2015 Caldecott Honor-winning book Nana in the City, as well as The Troublemaker and Melvin and the Boy. She currently draws and dreams in Harrisburg, PA.
Saturday, October 17
SPECIAL GUEST
Book Party + Storytime
Join us for a FREE Book Party, Storytime, and Signing with a VERY SPECIAL GUEST. The author of a classic, favorite children’s book will visit the Midtown Scholar Bookstore during Fall Authors’ Week. Stay tuned!
Monday, Oct. 19
SPECIAL GUEST
OFF-SITE PROGRAM
We are excited to welcome a VERY SPECIAL GUEST to Harrisburg, PA, to celebrate a NEW BOOK with a GREAT PARTY! All ages welcome. Stay tuned for more details! Monday, October 19, 2026, at 5 pm.
Saturday, Nov. 21
SAVE THE DATE
ASL STORYTIME
On Saturday, November 19th, we will host a Book Release Party and AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Story Time, with fall/winter activities for pre-school and elementary school children and their families.