Adult Programs
Speed Date With a Book
Middletown Public LibraryLet us introduce you to 11 of our favorite genres round-robin, speed-dating style! The featured genres are: Mystery, Fiction to Film, Action/Adventure, Christian Fiction, Amish Fiction, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy/Paranormal Romance, Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and Local Authors. Enjoy some light refreshments and get the buzz on a selection of our hottest books.
Book Signing-Three Mile Island
Author Erik Fasick will be talking about his book on Three Mile Island. He will also be selling and signing copies. It is in the Images of America series put out by Arcadia Publishing, so there are lots of great images. As well as information about Three Mile Island's history and the incident 40 years ago. Erik V. Fasick is a life-long resident of the Harrisburg area and serves as the president of the Historical Society of Dauphin County. He is a 2006 graduate of Penn State Harrisburg with a master’s degree in American Studies. . . . Read More »
Summer Reading Kick Off
Help us Kick-off our Universe of Stories Summer Reading program. Children, Teens and Adults, can all sign up Summer Reading and win cool prizes. Games, Prizes, FUN, FUN, FUN! Special appearance by Rascal the mascot of the Harrisburg Senators (From 10-11am). Special performance by Kevin Koa- rock/pop/acoustic musician (Starts 11am). Special appearance by the Central PA Heroes Coalition (arriving 11am).
Summer Book Club
Over the summer Book Club members are reading different books by the same authors and coming together to compare and contrast. July 29- Joanne Fluke August 1- John Grisham
Summer Book Club
Over the summer Book Club members are reading different books by the same authors and coming together to compare and contrast. July 29- Joanne Fluke August 1- John Grisham
Book Club
Members of the Book Club meet monthly to discuss a variety of chosen books. New members are always welcome and registration is not required. If you’d like to reserve a copy of one of the selections please ask a staff member at the front desk. 2019 Sep. - Potluck and presentation by local author John Benedict Oct. - Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance Nov. - The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman Dec. - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie 2020 Jan. - Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie . . . Read More »
Mystery Book Club
Join this monthly book discussion group! Members discuss books and participate in a variety of mystery-related activities. Registration is not required. 2019 Sep. On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle Oct. Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris Nov. Face of Deception by: Iris Johansen Dec. Santa Cruise by: Mary Higgins Clark 2020 Jan. Murder in G Minor by: Alexis Gordon Feb. The Black Opal by: Victoria Holt Mar. Southern Spirits by Angie Fox Apr. The Couple Next Door by: Shari Lapena May The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries by: Emily Brightwell
Daytime Book Club
Come on out to our daytime Book Club! Members will meet monthly (the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1pm) to discuss a variety of chosen books. New members are always welcome and registration is not required.
Local Author Event
Several local authors will speak about a variety of topics. There will be a question and answer period with each of the authors. The authors will be selling and signing their books. The authors are: Nicole Zoltack, author of romance and fantasy novels Natalie Damschroder, author of romantic adventures "The Color of Courage," and "Aftershocks." Leta Hawk, author of YA novels "School Spirit" and 'The Newbie" Misty Simon, author of mysteries "Desperately Seeking Salvage" and "Poison Ivy," and romance "What's Life Without Sprinkles?" Margaret Houser, author of autobiographical "He is Her Friend,"about her and her . . . Read More »
Speed Date With a Book
Let us introduce you to 11 of our favorite genres round-robin, speed-dating style! The featured genres are: Mystery, Fiction to Film, Action/Adventure, Christian Fiction, Amish Fiction, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy/Paranormal Romance, Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and Local Authors. Enjoy some light refreshments and get the buzz on a selection of our hottest books.