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  • Summer Reading Kick-Off

    Middletown Public Library

    Help 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.

  • Wagging Tails Wednesday-Two of a Kind

    MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, Middletown

    Two of a Kind delights audiences of all ages with their music, good humor and audience participation. David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans of Two of a Kind love bringing people together and building community through music. Their beautiful harmonies accompanied by David’s powerful, rhythmic guitar playing and Jenny’s multi-ethnic percussion instruments create magic on stage. An award-winning husband-wife duo, Two of a Kind presents concerts for families and children of all ages, including songs, puppets, movement, and stories – all with an emphasis on interaction and participation. Themes of songs and stories range from reading & . . . Read More »

  • Wagging Tails Wednesday- Silly Joe

    MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, Middletown

    Silly Joe entertains audiences with high-energy songs about the everyday lives of kids and families. With a guitar, a loud voice, a wig, a kazoo, boxer shorts, and a lot of silly body movements, Silly Joe keeps everyone involved in the show. Silly Joe sings about family trips with grumpy dads in “Are We There Yet?” crazy pets in “Timmy Had a Tiger” and “Dumb Dog,” brother and sister relationships in “Little Sister Blues” and “Princess in Training,” and kids who act goofy in “Put It on My Head” and “The Underwear Song.” Mixing stories . . . Read More »

  • Wagging Tails Wednesdays- Grins and Grins

    MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, Middletown

    The Grins & Grins Comedy Show is a fast-paced variety show that incorporates magic, ventriloquism, whip-cracking, "daring" feats of balance, circus skills and more to create a family-friendly show that is WAAAY more than just another juggling act! Ray brings incredible circus skills to the show, all the while trying to rein in Erin and her wacky antics. Together, they pack in a maximum of madcap madness that is guaranteed to please families, children and adults of all ages. Fun kid-friendly performances each week. There are door prizes to win each week too! Part of . . . Read More »

  • Wagging Tails Wednesdays- Adam Swartz

    MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, Middletown

    Adam Swartz  has been traveling the United States since 1999, using his powers of storytelling and puppetry for good. He has a background in performance, multimedia visual art, technical theater, and education. He creates and performs original, interactive puppet shows to entertain and educate crowds of all ages. Fun kid-friendly performances each week. There are door prizes to win each week too! Part of our weekly Wagging Tails Wednesday Summer Reading Program.  

  • Wagging Tails Wednesday- Matt Dodd

    MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, Middletown

    Matt Dodd presents entertaining and educational musical shows for all ages. He'll be performing "Songs and Stories of Animals" Fun kid-friendly performances each week. There are door prizes to win each week too! Part of our weekly Wagging Tails Wednesday Summer Reading Program.  

  • Wagging Tails Wednesdays- Erick Hershey

    MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, Middletown

    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! Fun kid-friendly performances each week. There are door prizes to win each week too! Part of our weekly Wagging Tails Wednesday Summer Reading Program.

  • Wagging Tails Wednesdays- Tom Crowl

    MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, Middletown

    Tom Crowl is a high-energy comedian and ventriloquist who brings over 30 years of professional entertainment experience into each new performance. A rare talent, Tom is often recognized from his appearance on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Fun kid-friendly performances each week. There are door prizes to win each week too! Part of our weekly Wagging Tails Wednesday Summer Reading Program

  • Wagging Tails Wednesdays- Alan Irvine

    MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, Middletown

    NOTE: There is a bonus show at 1:30 pm in the Library, Alan will also be doing his Spectral Tails show which features spooky animal tales for teens and adults. Many years ago, Alan Irvine worked as a camp counselor in the Louisiana  pine woods. One night, after lights out, he needed to do something to pass   the time until the kids in the cabin fell asleep. Thinking back, he remembered a ghost story he heard years ago. When he told the story,   something clicked; the kids in the cabin liked it and clamored for . . . Read More »

  • Super Saturdays

    Super Saturdays
    Middletown Public Library

    Fancy 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.

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Mon., Tues., and Thurs: 9:30am – 8:00pm
Wed.: 9:30am-4pm
Friday & Sunday: CLOSED
Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm

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