Children's Programs
Other Worlds Wednesdays- Silly Joe
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownSilly 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 »
Make Your Own Ice Cream
Middletown Public LibraryLet’s celebrate National Ice Cream Month! You’ll get to make and eat your very own small batch of ice cream, made with just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of hard work. (Ages 6-17) Registration is required. Sign up starts two weeks before event call 717-944-6412 or sign up at the front desk.
Other Worlds Wednesdays-The Size of Space
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownOur solar system is huge. So huge, in fact, that it's difficult to comprehend the sheer size of the sun, the planets, and the vast distances between them. Local amateur astronomer Adam Drake makes it easy to understand how large our celestial neighbors are, and how far away from us they all are, using common household objects.
Other Worlds Wednesday-Train Like an Astronaut!
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownExercise is an important part of an astronaut’s daily routine and during this fun program you’ll get to jump, stretch, balance, and more as you “train like an astronaut!” You’ll also learn about why exercise is such an important part of astronaut training. Please wear sneakers or other exercise appropriate footwear! After your training receive a free book from Middletown Kiwanis.
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.
Other Worlds Wednesdays-“One Small Step…”
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, Middletown"One Small Step..." The Real-life Journey To Outer Space. Few events in human history have captured the imagination quite like the journey that humankind took to the moon! This tale marks the history of flight and space travel from the ancient tale of Icarus, to the first flights of the Wright Brothers on the beaches at Kitty Hawk, to the Great Space Race of the 1960s and Beyond! 15 years ago Bright Star Theatre launched a touring production of A Christmas Carol and ended up growing into one of the largest professional touring theatre companies . . . Read More »
Other Worlds Wednesday- Andrew’s Big Show
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownSpecial time of 1 pm Andrew has been performing his show in libraries across multiple states for over 15 years. His high energy show will put your readers in a festive mood and add a spark to the whole day. Tested in circuses, on cruise ships and in hundreds of different venues around the world, his Juggling, Circus Skills, Physical Comedy, and Audience Participation all combine to make sure young and old alike enjoy the show. Special for this year’s theme, Andrew will have some space themed music and a few other outer worldly surprises.
Oreo Taste Test
Middletown Public LibraryJoin us for the Great Oreo Taste Test! You’ll be asked to taste, guess and rate several different Oreo cookie flavors. Registration is required. (Ages 6-17) Registration is required. Sign up starts two weeks before event call 717-944-6412 or sign up at the front desk.
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.
Library Scavenger Hunt
Join us for a fun scavenger hunt that will take you all over the library. Complete all the challenges for a chance to win prizes! Registration is required. (Ages 6+) To sign up call 717-944-6412 or sign up at the front desk.