Irish Tea
Middletown Public LibraryFREE Irish Tea and snacks. A reading of Irish literature. Featuring a performance by the Stone Soup String Band.
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
Trivia Night
Middletown Public LibraryJoin us Friday, July 26 for Harry Potter Trivia Teams of 3 to 5 people. The winning team will win a prize. Light refreshments will be provided.
Evening Family Yoga
Join us for an interactive fabulous way to get fit for the whole family. Yoga, stretching, and coordination. All ages welcome; 30-45 minutes Does not meet 2nd Tuesday of every month.
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 »
FREE Tax Preparation
The Middletown Public Library is partnering with the United Way’s “Money in Your Pocket” program which offers FREE tax preparation for low to moderate-income individuals and families (generally those with a yearly income of $54,000 or less). The program runs Monday nights from 5:30 to 8 pm beginning January 28 and ending April 8. People are helped on a first come, first served basis. For more information, view a Money in Your Pocket flyer. The library staff are not qualified to help you do your taxes. We will have a limited number of tax forms . . . Read More »
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)
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.
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.
Speed Date With a Book
Middletown Public LibraryLet us introduce you to 11 of our favorite genres round-robin, speed-dating style! The featured genres are: Mystery, Fiction to Film, Action/Adventure, Christian Fiction, Amish Fiction, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy/Paranormal Romance, Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and Local Authors. Enjoy some light refreshments and get the buzz on a selection of our hottest books.