Spring Book Sale
Middletown Public LibraryOur Spring Book Sale will run for two weeks starting Monday, April 19! Mon. April 19- 10am-8pm Tues. April 20- 10am-8pm Wed. April 21 10am-4pm Thurs. April 22 10am-8pm Sat. April 24 9am-4pm Mon April 26 10am-8pm Tues. April 27 10am-8pm Wed. April 28 10am-4pm Thurs. April 29 10am-8pm Sat. May 1 9am-4pm (Bag Day $5 a 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, Paperbacks $1. Publication . . . Read More »
Book Club
Middletown Public LibraryMembers of the Book Club meet monthly the 1st Thursday of every month at 6 pm (in person and virtually) to discuss a variety of chosen books. New members are always welcome and registration is not required. 2020 Oct. – Educated by Tara Westover Nov. – Watership Down by Richard Adams Dec. – Winter Street by Elin Hildebrand 2021 Jan. – The Naturals by Jennifer L. Barnes Feb. – Coraline by Neil Gaiman, and James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Mar. – The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick (One . . . Read More »
Mystery Book Club
Middletown Public LibraryJoin this monthly book discussion group! Meets every 3rd Monday of the Month at 6pm (in person and virtually) Members discuss books and participate in a variety of mystery-related activities. Registration is not required. 2020 Sep. – Most Curious Murder by Elizabeth Buzzelli Oct. – First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones Nov. – The Girl Before by JP Delaney Dec. – The Twelve Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen 2021 Jan. – Dying to Read by Lorena McCourtney Feb. – Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood Mar. – Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters . . . Read More »
Closed for Memorial Day
The Library is closed for Memorial Day.
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Middletown Public LibraryHelp us Kick-off our Tails and Tales Summer Reading program. Children, Teens and Adults, can all sign up at the library for Summer Reading and win cool prizes. Or you can sign up online. Special performance by Ryan Moran (from 11am-1pm). Ryan Moran is a solo acoustic artist who skillfully covers a variety of genres while adding his own unique style and energy to music from the 60's up through today's artists such as Coldplay, Jason Mraz, U2, Train, Maroon 5, The Fray, Dave Matthews and many more.
Wagging Tails Wednesday-Two of a Kind
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownTwo of a Kind delights audiences of all ages with their music, good humor and audience participation. David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans of Two of a Kind love bringing people together and building community through music. Their beautiful harmonies accompanied by David’s powerful, rhythmic guitar playing and Jenny’s multi-ethnic percussion instruments create magic on stage. An award-winning husband-wife duo, Two of a Kind presents concerts for families and children of all ages, including songs, puppets, movement, and stories – all with an emphasis on interaction and participation. Themes of songs and stories range from reading & . . . Read More »
Wagging Tails Wednesday- Silly Joe
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownSilly Joe entertains audiences with high-energy songs about the everyday lives of kids and families. With a guitar, a loud voice, a wig, a kazoo, boxer shorts, and a lot of silly body movements, Silly Joe keeps everyone involved in the show. Silly Joe sings about family trips with grumpy dads in “Are We There Yet?” crazy pets in “Timmy Had a Tiger” and “Dumb Dog,” brother and sister relationships in “Little Sister Blues” and “Princess in Training,” and kids who act goofy in “Put It on My Head” and “The Underwear Song.” Mixing stories . . . Read More »
Closed for Independence Day
The Library is closed on Monday July 5th in observance of Independence Day.
Wagging Tails Wednesdays- Grins and Grins
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownThe Grins & Grins Comedy Show is a fast-paced variety show that incorporates magic, ventriloquism, whip-cracking, "daring" feats of balance, circus skills and more to create a family-friendly show that is WAAAY more than just another juggling act! Ray brings incredible circus skills to the show, all the while trying to rein in Erin and her wacky antics. Together, they pack in a maximum of madcap madness that is guaranteed to please families, children and adults of all ages. Fun kid-friendly performances each week. There are door prizes to win each week too! Part of . . . Read More »
Wagging Tails Wednesdays- Adam Swartz
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownAdam Swartz has been traveling the United States since 1999, using his powers of storytelling and puppetry for good. He has a background in performance, multimedia visual art, technical theater, and education. He creates and performs original, interactive puppet shows to entertain and educate crowds of all ages. Fun kid-friendly performances each week. There are door prizes to win each week too! Part of our weekly Wagging Tails Wednesday Summer Reading Program.