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Middletown Public Library

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717-944-6412 20 N. Catherine St, Middletown, PA
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  • FREE Tax Preparation

    This year Middletown Public Library is partnering with the United Way’s “Money in Your Pocket” program who are offering Free Tax Preparation.

    Starting on Mon, January 30th. They will be here at the library Mondays from 5:00-8pm.

    This is free remote tax preparation for low to moderate-income individuals and families.

    Please see THIS FLIER for more details.

    For more information contact United Way of the Capital Region at 717-724-4077 or email miyp@uwcr.org.

     

     

  • Annual Appeal

    The Library’s Annual Appeal letter went out to Middletown residents, but just in case you missed it, it is also available here.
    Thank you, in advance, for whatever you are able to give. Your donation to our annual fund drive is greatly appreciated.
    There is also a short Community Survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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  • STEM Club

    STEM Club from 6:30-7:30pm on Mondays.

    Join us weekly to explore robotics and science. Build, Design, and Learn in a fun, family atmosphere.

    New TEEN STEM from 5:30-6:30 on Mondays

    Teen STEM has an emphasis on more in-depth learning of the STEM areas and applying the knowledge.

     

    Details

  • Storytime and Craft

    Storytime and Craft. Tuesdays from 10:30-11:15 am (starting Oct. 4th). Explore rhymes, songs, stories, and crafts. No registration required. (Recommended for birth-6 with a caregiver)

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  • Employment Opportunity

    The Library is searching to fill a Children’s Librarian/Youth Services Aide position.

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  • New Book Drop

    The library has a new book drop!

    This new book drop has two slots. One slot is for books and the other slot is for media (dvds and audiobooks). So you can now return dvds and audiobooks into the media slot at any time.

    But make sure all items are returned to the correct slot.

  • Reading to Dogs and Cats

    Caring Hearts Pet Therapy program Tales with T.A.I.L.S. meets Tuesdays from 6-7pm.
    Children can come and read to the dogs and cats. This can help improve their reading and communication skills.
    The children are encouraged to read, engage, and connect with the pet.
  • Middletown History

    NEW Middletown History articles are being posted regularly. Some of the most recent ones are: Middletown and the Hamilton musical; The Raven Nightclub; the Underground Railroad in Middletown, The Library Band and Band Hall, Olmsted Air Force Base, and the Three Mile Island Accident.

  • MAHS Student’s Artwork on display

    The Middletown Public Library is excited to display artwork from a Middletown High School student, Jessica Matincheck.

    Jessica said in her artist’s statement, “I hope to honor healthcare workers with my version of the famous Rosie the Riveter painting. I choose to paint a prominent female figure because nurses are at high risk and they are literally on the frontline.”

     

     

     

  • Amazon Smile

    The Middletown Public Library is now on Amazon Smile. Click the link and choose the library as your charity and every time you buy something from smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Library.

     

Welcome to Middletown Public Library

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Helpful Online Databases & Resources

  • Gale

    Full text databases, including general references, newspapers, auto repair manuals, and subject databases covering business, health, education, government, and more.

  • PA’s Power Library

    Search articles and databases, job resources, Power Kids, Access PA catalog and more.

    Click here for Power Library’s Funding Attribution Statement.

  • Chat with a Librarian

    Chat online now with a librarian for help with any topic or information need. Formerly known as “Ask Here PA”

  • ReferenceUSA

    Address and telephone listings of businesses and residences for reference and research.

  • LearningExpressLibrary

    Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, e-Books and information. Includes a Learning Center dedicated to job searching and career help.

  • MorningStar Investment Research

    Get comprehensive financial information on stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and various investment indexes.

Days / Hours

Regular Hours:

Mon., Tues., and Thurs: 9:30am – 8:00pm
Wed.: 9:30am-4pm
Friday & Sunday: CLOSED
Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm

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20 North Catherine St, Middletown, PA 17057

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