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Celebrating National Book Lovers Day with the Dauphin County Library System and Midtown Scholar Bookstore


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As August 9 marks National Book Lovers Day, bookworms in Central Pennsylvania are in for more than just a reminder to curl up with their favorite read — they’re being invited to rediscover the joy, power, and importance of books through community celebrations hosted by the Dauphin County Library System and the Midtown Scholar Bookstore.

"It's just a great way for us to connect with our patrons and remind them the pleasure of reading, but also the importance of literacy," said Ryan McCrory, Executive Director for the Dauphin County Library System. "It really is kind of a cornerstone of democracy."

This year, National Book Lovers Day also aligns with Bookstore Romance Day, which celebrates the often-underappreciated genre of romance fiction. The Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg is marking the occasion with themed events.

"At the Midtown Scholar on August 9, we will be having a blind date with a romance book and specialty coffee beverages," said Catherine Lawrence, co-owner of the bookstore. "We love books every day, but National Book Lovers Day is a special moment — and when it falls on Romance Day, it’s twice as fun."

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