Adult Programs

Speed Date With a Book
Middletown Public LibraryLet us introduce you to 10 of our favorite genres round-robin, speed-dating style! Enjoy some light refreshments and get the buzz on a selection of our hottest books.

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance
The Event Place 11 S. Union St., Middletown, PA, United StatesThere will be a Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance at The Event Place (11 S. Union St. Middletown). Doors open at 6 pm and close at 11 pm Buffet dinner 6:30-8/ Dancing and Music 8-11 $50 per couple/ $35 per person- Includes a buffet dinner and live music Contact Brenda Klocko for information 717-418-2788 Tickets will also be available at the door. BYOB Proceeds benefit the Middletown Public Library Photo Attribution: "Painted/Brushed Heart" by Photosteve101 is licensed under CC BY-2.0

Book Lovers Trivia Week
To celebrate Book Lovers Month we are doing a week long trivia event! Starting Monday 2/20 to Saturday 2/25 patrons have a chance to answer a library trivia question. If they answer it correctly they get a chance to spin the wheel and win a prize. One question per day, per patron. There are questions for adults and questions for children. Good luck! Also, Join us the 4th Friday of the month (Friday, February 24th) for Trivia Night at 7 pm. Teams of 3 to 5 people. Winning team wins a prize.

Trivia Night
Middletown Public LibraryJoin us July 27th for Harry Potter Trivia The Library hosts a Trivia Night on the 4th Friday of the month. Teams of 3 to 5 people. The winning team will win a prize. Light refreshments will be provided.

Family Yoga
Middletown Public LibraryJoin us for an interactive fabulous way to get fit for the whole family. Yoga, stretching, and coordination. All ages welcome; 30-45 minutes

Cupcake/Cake Decorating Contest
Middletown Public LibraryCupcake/Cake (6 inch) Decorating Contest begins at 9:30 am Decorate your dessert as your favorite book. They need to be decorated before hand. They will be judged on appearance alone. Children, Teens, and Adults will also be able to register for Summer Reading.

Book vs. Movie Discussion Group
Middletown Public LibraryThis summer we are having a monthly Discussion Group which will look at some of your favorite books/movies and discuss which one is superior! Thurs. June 15 from 6-7:30 pm- Miss Peregrine's House of Peculiar Children Thurs. July 13 from 6-7:30 pm- The Zookeeper's Wife Thurs. Aug. 17 from 6-7:30 pm- The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Local Authors Discussion Group
Middletown Public LibraryThis discussion group is reading books by authors from right here in the Capital Region. It's a chance to read books by some local authors who will be visiting in library in the Fall. Mon. June 26 from 6-7:30pm- Edge of Death by John Benedict MD Mon. July 24 from 6-7:30pm- Under the Moon by Natalie J. Damschroder Mon. Aug. 28 from 6-7:30pm- The Newbie by Leta Hawk Then on Sat. Sept. 30 from 1 to 4 pm we host a local author panel, PA Q and A.

Family Game Night
Middletown Public LibraryBring all the kids down (children, teens, and parents) for a fun family game night at the library. We've got lots of fun games to try!

Book vs. Movie Discussion Group
Middletown Public LibraryThis summer we are having a monthly Discussion Group which will look at some of your favorite books/movies and discuss which one is superior! Thurs. June 15 from 6-7:30 pm- Miss Peregrine's House of Peculiar Children Thurs. July 13 from 6-7:30 pm- The Zookeeper's Wife Thurs. Aug. 17 from 6-7:30 pm- The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo