Events

July Events

  • Waldo Party!

    7/31 at Capricorn Books from 3-5pm

    We’re wrapping up our Waldo search with a party in the shop this FRIDAY 7/31 from 3-5pm. Join us for Waldo games, puzzles and cupcakes from @velvetskybakery. Wear your stripes!

    7/31 is the last day to turn in your Waldo passport to be entered to win prizes like Waldo books, movie passes from the@hiwaytheaterand a gift card to@olivelucyevoo. Many thanks to all of the participating businesses!

August Events

  • Brittney Arena in conversation with Sheila Masterson

    8/14 at 7pm at Capricorn Books

    Join us for an evening of fantasy, romance, and conversation as we welcome author Brittney Arena to our new bookshop location!

    Brittney will be joined by Sheila Masterson to discuss To Dance with Death, the highly anticipated sequel in The Edge of Glass series and the epic conclusion to the fantasy romance duology that began with The Dance of Lies.

    Register here! 

  • Edible Philly Summer Craft Bazaar

    8/16 at The Highlands in Fort Washington

    Join us for a fun in the sun afternoon of summer shopping & tasting at The Highlands, where Central Stem and Edible Philly are hosting a Summer Holiday Bazaar celebrating local artisans, makers, and small businesses. Discover beautifully crafted, sustainable, and delicious finds—perfect for the season!

    General admission is free and open to the public.

  • Philly Bookstore Crawl

    8/22 from 10-7pm at Capricorn Books and other participating local indies

    💥 We’re going BIG this Philly Bookstore Crawl!💥⁠ We’re celebrating our grand re-opening in our new location and we’ve teamed up with our neighbors to make it a very special CRAWL…⁠
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    First! We’ve got two terrific local authors lined up for signings ✍️⁠
    10-12pm: Brittney Morris, award-winning writer of novels, comics and video games ⁠
    2-5pm: Thomas Elrod, debut novelist of The Franchise⁠
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    Second! Carminati’s Creamery will have a PINEAPPLE CABARET SORBET 🍍on their menu. And the Keep Easy will be slinging complimentary VIRGIN DIRTY SHIRLEYS 🍒 OR make yours a Dirty Virgin Dirty Shirley, we won’t tell 😉⁠
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    Third! We’ll have a special Dungeon Crawler Carl themed Capricorn tee while supplies last! ⁠
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    This is shaping up to be the best CRAWL yet. Now get out there and read, read, READ! 🤪📚⁠

  • Book Club Discussion

    8/26 at 7pm at Capricorn Books

    We'll be discussing Circe by Madeline Miller

    Register here! 

September Events

  • Alessandro Reale Book Signing

    9/13 at Capricorn Books from 12-3pm

  • Jenkintown Festival of the Arts

    9/27 all around Jenkintown!

  • Mike Weilbacher

    9/30 at the Abington Library