Children's Programs
Super Saturdays
Middletown Public LibraryFancy Nancy Tea Party-You are cordially invited to an especially fancy storytime and tea party on April 13, 2019 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Learn Fancy Nancy’s favorite fancy words, paint your nails, build your own jewelry, and snack on crumpets and tea! Registration is necessary. April 11th is the last day to register by contacting the library at (717) 944 – 6412 or by stopping by the front desk.
Storytime and Craft
Middletown Public LibraryExplore action rhymes, songs, and stories. After books, gather with us at the back table for a special activity. No registration is required and siblings are welcome. Infants will have an age appropriate activity instead of a craft. (Recommended for birth-age 6 with a caregiver. 30-45 minute storytime)
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
Middletown Public LibraryLEGO® Junior Maker Club! Make, tinker, build, and explore with LEGO®. The Junior Maker club encourages children and families to take a hands-on, minds-on approach to "making" with the use of LEGO® bricks while tying in a love for reading. Hope to see you there! Made possible by a donation to the library by LEGO® Systems, Inc. and the Association for Library Services to Children. One of the generous supporters of our Children's Programs are the Middletown Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
January 7 - Stuffed Animal Sleepover Ever wonder what kind of mischief and shenanigans one can get into at the library after hours? Well, you might not be able to spend the night, but your stuffed animal can! Come to the library with your favorite furred pets on Monday, January 7th from 7:00-7:30 pm. We will do stories and a craft before we tuck them in for the night. Pick up your stuffed animal anytime on Tuesday, January 8th to find out what they did after the library closed. No registration necessary.
Evening Family Yoga
Join us for an interactive fabulous way to get fit for the whole family. Yoga, stretching, and coordination. All ages welcome; 30-45 minutes Does not meet 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Irish Tea
Middletown Public LibraryFREE Irish Tea and snacks. A reading of Irish literature. Featuring a performance by the Stone Soup String Band.
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).
Other Worlds Wednesdays- Sciencetellers
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownSciencetellers combines storytelling and exciting science experiments into an unprecedented theatrical learning experience. They've been delighting children and their families with their interactive, energetic programming since 2004. Part of our weekly "Other Worlds Wednesdays" Summer Reading Programing series. For more about Sciencetellers, visit their website.
Other Worlds Wednesdays- Magical Nick
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownOffering non-stop excitement with interactive magic and comedy where everyone becomes part of the experience. Magical Nick’s one of a kind ability to relate to children makes for a highly engaging show that kids absolutely love. Part of our weekly "Other Worlds Wednesdays" Summer Reading Programing series. For more about Magical Nick, visit his website.
Stories and Sidewalk Chalk
Middletown Public LibraryChildren up to age 6 (with their favorite adult) are welcome to join us for an outdoor storytime followed by time to decorate the sidewalk in front of the library with sidewalk chalk. In case of rain, we'll move the fun indoors.