Closed for Thanksgiving
The Library will be closed on Thurs., Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen Sat., Nov. 30 at 9 am. Image Attribution- “Thanksgiving Turkey" by Tim Sackton is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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
Members 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 Sep. - Potluck and presentation by local author John Benedict Oct. - Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance Nov. - The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman Dec. - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie 2020 Jan. - Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie . . . 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.
Cookie Decorating Contest (ages 6-17)
Celebrate the season by decorating gingerbread cookies! Decorated cookies will be judged and prizes will be given! (Ages 6-17) Registration is required. 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.
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
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)
Holiday Wrapping
Frustrated with your holiday wrapping. Let us do it for you. For $1 donation per gift, we will wrap your presents. 2 max if busy. No big boxes. We will provide wrapping paper and tape, patron will need to provide a box if needed. While supplies last.
Cake and Pie Sale
We are having a cake and pie sale to benefit the library. Cakes $10, and Pies $5 (While supplies last)