Events
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Summer Celebration Picnic with Community Heroes
Hoffer ParkLast but not least – those who complete the summer reading program by completing a BLACKOUT on their BINGO card by Sat. August 8th are invited to our end of summer picnic celebration. This year we welcome our local community heroes including the Middletown Police Department, Middletown Fire Company, and South Central EMS who will be visiting us at Hoffer Park on Wed. August 12th. Participants will also have the chance to run through our "Superhero Obstacle Course" and are encouraged to wear their superhero masks, capes, or costumes! Dinner will also be served courtesy of Kiwanis Club . . . Read More »
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2nd Annual Wine, Wheels, and Beer Festival and Car Show
Vineyard at Hershey 598 Schoolhouse Road, MiddletownCentral Pa Car Shows has teamed up with The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey for Wine, Wheels, & Beer for a day of relaxation, music, food, and lots of car show fun. Proceeds benefit the Middletown Public Library. Admission to event is free. Additional information is available by clicking here. If your are interested in helping to sponsor this event, please contact Troy White at 717-443-4807. Vehicle Registration opens at 8am to Noon (Open to all Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles) Prizes awarded at 2:30pm Best of Show cash awards in 4 categories: Car ~ Sponsored All . . . Read More »
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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.
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Knit, Crochet, & Craft Group
Middletown Public LibraryThe March 8 meeting is going to be a special "Learning to Crochet Class." This is the perfect time to start coming! (As always you must bring your own materials). All ages are welcome to join this group the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to knit, crochet, or craft! Come to one meeting or come to all of them, but we hope you'll check it out!
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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!
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Library Card Sign Up Day
Middletown Public LibraryChildren ages 5 and older may sign-up for their own library card. Parents/guardians must be with the child and have a current photo ID. All children who sign-up or display their library card will receive a free lunch and a free book courtesy of Kiwanis Club of Middletown.
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Mystery Book Discussion Group
Middletown Public LibraryJoin this brand new monthly book discussion group! Members will discuss books and participate in a variety of mystery-related activities including mini-mysteries, a mystery cruise, and mystery movies. Registration is not required. 2015 Nov. - Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scotolin Dec. - Killing Floor by Lee Childs 2016 Jan. - Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke Feb. - Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben Mar. - Cater to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson Apr. - A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton May - Stealing Shadows by Kay Hooper
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Knit, Crochet, & Craft Group
Middletown Public LibraryAll ages are welcome to join this group the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to knit, crochet, or craft! Come to one meeting or come to all of them but we hope you'll check it out!
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Book Discussion Group
Middletown Public LibraryMembers of the book discussion group 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. 2015 Nov. - Wild by Cheryl Strayed Dec. - Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo 2016 Jan. - The Rosie Project by Graeme Simpson Feb. - Gaining Ground by Forrest Pritchard Mar. - The Zookeepers Wife by Diane Ackerman Apr. - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by . . . Read More »
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Science Fiction/Fantasy Discussion Group
Middletown Public LibraryMembers of the NEW Science Fiction/Fantasy discussion group meet monthly to discuss a variety of 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. Here is the list of novel that will be discussed: Oct.- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Nov.- The Sword of the Shanara by Terry Brooks Dec.- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Jan. – The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan Feb. – Acorna: . . . Read More »