Fall Book Sale
Middletown Public LibraryOver 25,000 items, New Hardcover/paperback Fiction; Classics; Children’s books; YA books; Non-fiction books of every subject; New and Old books; Christmas books; Large Print books; DVDs; CDs; Audio Books; jigsaw puzzles/board games. Hardcovers $2, Paperbacks $1. Publication dates 1800’s to present. Easy shopping-most collections sorted by author. There is something for everyone! Thursday, Nov. 1: 4pm-8pm (Friends and Dealers only- $10 fee) Saturday, Nov. 3: 9am-4pm Monday, Nov. 5: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday, Nov. 6: 9:30am-8pm Wednesday, Nov. 7: 9:30am-4pm Thursday, Nov. 8: 9:30am-8pm Saturday, Nov. 10: 9am-4pm ($5 Bag and Bake Sale) Tuesday, Nov. 13: 4pm-8pm . . . Read More »
Closed for Thanksgiving
The Library will be closed on Thurs., Nov. 22 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen Sat., Nov. 24 at 9 am. Image Attribution- “Thanksgiving Turkey" by Tim Sackton is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Book Club
Middletown Public LibraryMembers of the Book Club 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. 2019 Jan. - Little Women by Louisa Alcott Feb. - Wonder by RJ Palacio and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert O'Brien Mar. - Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann (One Book/One Community) Apr. - Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie May. - Invisible . . . Read More »
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.
Mystery Book Club
Middletown Public LibraryJoin this monthly book discussion group! Members discuss books and participate in a variety of mystery-related activities. Registration is not required. 2019 Jan. –Dollhouse by Fiona Davis Feb.–Death of a Valentine by MC Beaton Mar. –Real Murders by Charlaine Harris Apr. –Angels and Demons by Dan Brown May –Naked in Death by JD Robb The photo is “The Book Club” by Louis du Mont and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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)
Closed for Christmas Eve
The Library will be closed on Dec 24, 25, and will reopen on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 9:30 am. Merry Christmas! and Happy Holidays! Image Attribution- "Christmas Presents Under the Tree" by Alan Cleaver is licensed under CC BY-2.0
Closed for Christmas
The Library will be closed on Dec 24, 25, and will reopen on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 9:30 am. Merry Christmas! and Happy Holidays! Image Attribution- "Christmas Presents Under the Tree" by Alan Cleaver is licensed under CC BY-2.0
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.
Closed for New Year’s Eve
The Library is closed on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), New Year's Day (Jan 1), We reopen on Wednesday, Jan 2 at 9:30 am. Image Attribution- “New Year's Eve Fireworks at Penn's Landing" by The West End is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0