Adult Programs
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.
Spring Tea
FREE Spring Tea and snacks. Featuring a performance by the Stone Soup String Band of traditional folk music. Some local authors will also be attending Natalie Damschroder, Leta Hawk, Misty Simon, and Margaret Houser.
Star Trek Rewatch
OnlineStar Trek Rewatch is an online group on Facebook where group members discuss Star Trek episodes. They are currently discussing an episode of Star Trek the Original Series every other day. And Fridays they are discussing an episode of Star Trek Prodigy.
Mystery Book Club
Middletown Public LibraryJoin this monthly book discussion group! Meets every 3rd Monday of the Month at 6pm (in person and virtually) Members discuss books and participate in a variety of mystery-related activities. Registration is not required. 2020 Sep. – Most Curious Murder by Elizabeth Buzzelli Oct. – First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones Nov. – The Girl Before by JP Delaney Dec. – The Twelve Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen 2021 Jan. – Dying to Read by Lorena McCourtney Feb. – Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood Mar. – Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters . . . Read More »
Book Club
Middletown Public LibraryMembers of the Book Club meet monthly the 1st Thursday of every month at 6 pm (in person and virtually) to discuss a variety of chosen books. New members are always welcome and registration is not required. 2020 Oct. – Educated by Tara Westover Nov. – Watership Down by Richard Adams Dec. – Winter Street by Elin Hildebrand 2021 Jan. – The Naturals by Jennifer L. Barnes Feb. – Coraline by Neil Gaiman, and James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Mar. – The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick (One . . . Read More »
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Middletown Public LibraryHelp us Kick-off our Tails and Tales Summer Reading program. Children, Teens and Adults, can all sign up at the library for Summer Reading and win cool prizes. Or you can sign up online. Special performance by Ryan Moran (from 11am-1pm). Ryan Moran is a solo acoustic artist who skillfully covers a variety of genres while adding his own unique style and energy to music from the 60's up through today's artists such as Coldplay, Jason Mraz, U2, Train, Maroon 5, The Fray, Dave Matthews and many more.