Children's Programs
Wee Readers
Middletown Public Library20-30 minute story time for our littlest readers (Recommended for ages birth – 24 months with a caregiver) Sing, clap, and listen to stories, nursery rhymes, and songs! Enjoy books, words, music, and more in a relaxed, welcoming environment with your baby. No registration is required and siblings are welcome.
Preschool Story Time
Middletown Public Library30-40 minute story time for our toddler & preschool crowd (Recommended for ages 2-6 with a caregiver) Explore 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.
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
Middletown Public LibraryLEGO® Junior Maker Club is back for fall! Make, tinker, build, and explore with our brand new LEGO donation made possible on behalf of LEGO® Systems, Inc. and the Association for Library Services to Children. 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. Be sure to make note of our new time! Hope to see you there!
Free Comic Book Day
The Library is taking part in FREE Comic Book Day. Kids and teens get a FREE comic when they check out an item. (While supplies last) Free comics provided by Cosmic Comics
Summer Reading Kick-off Carnival!
Middletown Public LibraryRegister for summer reading. Erick Hershey Magic!-With over 30 years of professional magic experience, Erick blends marvelous illusions with the charm of country livin', creating a heapin’ helping of rollicking fun for audiences of all ages! Josh Krevsky Music!-Local singer/songwriter extraordinaire will excite us all with his beautiful music. 1st Annual Healthy Dessert Bake-off- Drop off- the goods between 9:30-9:45 am. Judging to take place promptly at 10 am -Recipes may be wholly original or come from a book. -Judging criteria will be based on taste, presentation AND the health of the recipe. -Entrants must . . . Read More »
Wow! Wednesday-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 "Wow! Wednesday" Summer Reading Programing series. For more about Sciencetellers, visit their website.
Wow! Wednesday-Peter Pan
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownPeter and Tinkerbell lead the Darling children to adventures on Neverland with pirates, Indians and the Lost Boys. James Barrie's tale of youthful joy comes to life in this spirited two actor production. There's great fun for all ages! Part of our weekly "Wow! Wednesday" Summer Reading Programing series. For more about Family Stages, visit their website.
Wow! Wednesday-Turtle Dance Music
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownThis movement-focused 60-minute performance is designed to get kids up on their feet and moving using awesome music, original stories, incredible visuals, exciting games and interactive music technology to promote fitness, healthy eating, going to your library and celebrating music! Part of our weekly "Wow! Wednesday" Summer Reading Programing series. For more about Turtle Dance Music visit their website.
Wow! Wednesday- Robbi K.
Middletown Public LibraryRobbi tours nationwide as a musician and theatrical storyteller. Her spirit is contagious, and the entire audience is soon singing and clapping along. There's interactive movement, singing, chanting, and humor. Part of our weekly "Wow! Wednesday" Summer Reading Programing series. For more about Robbi K. visit her website.
Wow! Wednesday- the Dinorific Game Show
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownMr. Mike’s Dinorific Scientific Name Game Show will be here to entertain. Hosted by children’s dino author Michael Sgrignoli, this event will have you talking dinosaurs for the next 65 million years! Part of our weekly "Wow! Wednesday" Summer Reading Programing series. For more about the show here is a video of the show.