Closed for New Year’s
The Library is closed on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), New Year's Day (Jan 1), We reopen on Tuesday, 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
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)
Daytime Family Yoga
Middletown Public LibraryJoin us for an interactive fabulous way to get fit for the whole family. Yoga, stretching, and coordination. All ages welcome; 30-45 minutes
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.
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 Saturday
Every other Saturday at the library is a SUPER Saturday. With fun events for Children and Teens all day long. Legos and STEM Club equipment will also be available to utilize May 12 is Mother's Day Themed May 19 we are going to display a selection of the Homeschool Community's artwork. Please email- aly.gray@middletownpubliclib.org if you have artwork to submit.
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 July 27th for Harry Potter Trivia The Library hosts a Trivia Night on the 4th Friday of the month. Teams of 3 to 5 people. The winning team will win a prize. Light refreshments will be provided.
FREE Tax Preparation
Middletown Public LibraryThe 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 29 and ending April 16. People are helped on a first come, first served basis. For more information, view a Money in Your Pocket flyer. Another option is the website My Free Taxes. On this FREE website individuals who make $66,000, or less annually can prepare . . . Read More »
Speed Date With a Book
Middletown Public LibraryLet us introduce you to 10 of our favorite genres round-robin, speed-dating style! Enjoy some light refreshments and get the buzz on a selection of our hottest books.