Pumpkin Painting Party
Paint a pumpkin at the library! Registration is required. (Ages 6+) To sign up call 717-944-6412 or sign up at the front desk.
Local Author Event
Several local authors will speak about a variety of topics. There will be a question and answer period with each of the authors. The authors will be selling and signing their books. The authors are: Nicole Zoltack, author of romance and fantasy novels Natalie Damschroder, author of romantic adventures "The Color of Courage," and "Aftershocks." Leta Hawk, author of YA novels "School Spirit" and 'The Newbie" Misty Simon, author of mysteries "Desperately Seeking Salvage" and "Poison Ivy," and romance "What's Life Without Sprinkles?" Margaret Houser, author of autobiographical "He is Her Friend,"about her and her . . . Read More »
Daytime Book Club
Come on out to our daytime Book Club! Members will meet monthly (the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1pm) to discuss a variety of chosen books. New members are always welcome and registration is not required.
Mystery Book Club
Join this monthly book discussion group! Members discuss books and participate in a variety of mystery-related activities. Registration is not required. 2019 Sep. On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle Oct. Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris Nov. Face of Deception by: Iris Johansen Dec. Santa Cruise by: Mary Higgins Clark 2020 Jan. Murder in G Minor by: Alexis Gordon Feb. The Black Opal by: Victoria Holt Mar. Southern Spirits by Angie Fox Apr. The Couple Next Door by: Shari Lapena May The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries by: Emily Brightwell
Halloween Storytime
You're invited to a Halloween Family Storytime and Costume Party. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes. We'll read Halloween themed stories, create a fun craft project, and celebrate with snacks. Registration is required. To sign up call 717-944-6412 or sign up at the front desk.
STEM Club
Middletown Public LibrarySTEM meets Mondays from 4-6:30 pm in the Children's section. Join us weekly to explore robotics and science. Build, Design, and Learn in a fun, family atmosphere. Teen STEM with an emphasis on more in-depth learning of the STEM areas and applying the knowledge meets Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm in the Assembly Room.
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)
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.
Fall Book Sale (Preview Sale- $5 fee)
Middletown Public LibraryThursday, Oct. 31: 4pm-8pm (Preview Sale- $5 fee) Saturday, Nov. 2: 9am-4pm Monday, Nov. 4: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday, Nov. 5: 9:30am-8pm Wednesday, Nov. 6: 9:30am-4pm Thursday, Nov. 7: 9:30am-8pm Saturday, Nov. 9: 9am-4pm ($5 Bag and Bake Sale) Monday, Nov. 11: 4pm-8pm ($4 Bag) Tuesday, Nov. 12: 4pm-8pm ($4 Bag) Thursday, Nov. 14: 4pm-8pm ($4 Bag) Saturday, Nov. 16: 9am-4pm ($3 Bag) Over 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, . . . Read More »
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.