Kids

Every Saturday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway places and visit cozy, comfortable spots. We'll go back in time, visit the future, and celebrate the present through new books and beloved classics. Longer stories than our Monday story time, but fun for all ages! 

Duration: 30 minutes

Note: Please plan to stay with your child. Park strollers outside of the store so that we'll have room for all!

Start the week out right! Join Mz. Linda under our big tree on Monday mornings for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement. This special time is selected for our littlest readers - babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are all welcome! 

Duration: 20-30 minutes 

Note: Please plan to stay with your child. Park strollers outside of the store so that we'll have room for all!

Every Sunday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway places and visit cozy, comfortable spots. We'll go back in time, visit the future, and celebrate the present through new books and beloved classics. Longer stories than our Monday story time, but fun for all ages! 

Duration: 30 minutes

Note: Please plan to stay with your child. Park strollers outside of the store so that we'll have room for all!

A grandpa’s memories of brilliant night skies inspire a little girl to take action in a tale for budding community organizers and star-lovers alike. What would it take for her neighbors to turn off their lights, just for one night, so that everyone could see the starlit sky? Ages 4+

Sue Soltis is the author of the picture book Nothing Like a Puffin and lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Red Rising meets The Scorpio Races in this epic fantasy following three phoenix horse riders--skilled at alchemy--who must compete at The Races--the modern spectacle that has replaced warfare within their empire.

In this year's Races, eleven riders will compete, but three of them have more to lose than the rest--a champion's daughter, a scholarship entrant, and a revolutionary's son. Who will attain their own dream of glory? Or will they all flame out in defeat?

Set in the African savannah and told from three different animals’ points of view, Bravelands will thrill readers who love Spirit Animals and Wings of Fire, as well as the fans who’ve made Erin Hunter a #1 nationally bestselling phenomenon.

Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. In addition to having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is also the author of the Seekers, Survivors, and Bravelands series.

With Spanish words sprinkled throughout and featuring warm art by New York Times-bestselling and NAACP-Award-winning illustrator AG Ford, Tameka Fryer Brown's Brown Baby Lullaby is the perfect new baby or baby shower gift.

From the highly acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer comes a heartfelt story about the sweetness and stings of middle-school friendship.

Gillian McDunn is the author of Caterpillar Summer. She has lived in California, Missouri, and North Carolina, and is a fan of both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. She currently lives near Raleigh, NC, with her family.

Meet Snow White from Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts' production of "A Very Snow White Christmas!"

The princess will read holiday-themed books followed by a meet-and-greet! Come meet Snow White, take pictures, and get in the holiday spirit! Ages 3+.

Note: Please plan to stay with your child. Park strollers outside of the store so that we'll have room for all!

The newest picture book from the creators of Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist stars Sofia Valdez, a community leader who stands up for what she believes in!

Andrea Beaty is the author of the Questioneers series, Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies, and Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau among other children’s titles. She lives just outside Chicago. Visit her online and learn more about the Questioneers at Questioneers.com.