New Year’s Eve – CLOSING AT 2 PM
Middletown Public LibraryWe will be closing at 2:00 pm today due to the New Year's Eve holiday. We will reopen on Saturday, Jan. 3rd at 9 am.
New Year’s Day – CLOSED
Middletown Public LibraryWe will be closed today due to the New Year's Day holiday. We will reopen on Saturday, Jan. 3rd at 9 am.
Wee Readers
Middletown Public LibraryStory time for our youngest readers. (Recommended for ages birth – 24 months with a caregiver) No registration is required and siblings are welcome. Please note the time change. This 8-week session we'll be sharing and nurturing a love for reading through old favorites including nursery rhymes, instruments, and books of course!
Preschool Story Time
Middletown Public LibraryStory time for our toddler and preschool crowd. (Recommended for children ages 2-6 with a caregiver). No registration is required and siblings are welcome. Please note the time change. This 8-week session we’ll be sharing books about some of Miss Beth’s favorite storybook characters including Bear and Mouse, Splat the Cat, the Pigeon, and more! This story time series will feature a very simple art activity each week including stampers, markers, paint, beads, and more. Parent/caregiver involvement during story time is encouraged and greatly appreciated.
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. Book selections are as follows: January - I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, February - One Book, One Community winner Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, March - Rocket Boys by Homer Hickman, April - The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro, May - The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. If you'd like to reserve a copy of one of the selections please ask a staff member at the . . . Read More »
LEGO® Junior Maker Club KICK-OFF Celebration
Middletown Public LibraryJoins us for our KICK-OFF celebration to celebrate the launch of our new LEGO® Junior Maker Club! 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 to take a hands-on, minds-on approach to "making" with the use of LEGO® bricks while tying in a love for reading. For children ages 4-9 with their parent or caregiver. No registration required.
Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8’s Club
Middletown Public LibraryDid you know the library offers programs that aren't just about reading? Join our PSU intern Miss Sarah for a new hands-on math club like you're never experienced before including glow sticks, dice games, and more! Parents and caregivers must register their child/children for this program. Open to students in grades 3-5 only. Please register using the form below, in the library, or over the phone. Students should commit to attending all 8 weeks. Register now as space is limited.
Chess Club – all ages
Middletown Public LibraryAll ages and abilities are welcome to attend. Boards are provided but feel free to bring one along if you like! If you are interested in teaching others please contact Beth W. or Sarah at the library.
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. Book selections are as follows: January – I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, February – One Book, One Community winner Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, March – Rocket Boys by Homer Hickman, April – The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro, May – The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. If you’d like to reserve a copy of one of the selections please ask a staff member at the . . . Read More »
Wee Readers
Middletown Public LibraryStory time for our youngest readers. (Recommended for ages birth – 24 months with a caregiver) No registration is required and siblings are welcome. Please note the time change. This 8-week session we’ll be sharing and nurturing a love for reading through old favorites including nursery rhymes, instruments, and books of course!