Closed for Christmas
The Library will be closed on Dec 24, 25, and will reopen on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 9:30 am. Merry Christmas! and Happy Holidays! Image Attribution- "Christmas Presents Under the Tree" by Alan Cleaver is licensed under CC BY-2.0
Closed for New Year’s Eve
The Library is closed on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), New Year's Day (Jan 1), We reopen on Wednesday, 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
Closed for New Year’s Day
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
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
January 7 - Stuffed Animal Sleepover Ever wonder what kind of mischief and shenanigans one can get into at the library after hours? Well, you might not be able to spend the night, but your stuffed animal can! Come to the library with your favorite furred pets on Monday, January 7th from 7:00-7:30 pm. We will do stories and a craft before we tuck them in for the night. Pick up your stuffed animal anytime on Tuesday, January 8th to find out what they did after the library closed. No registration necessary.
Irish Tea
Middletown Public LibraryFREE Irish Tea and snacks. A reading of Irish literature. Featuring a performance by the Stone Soup String Band.
FREE Tax Preparation
The 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 28 and ending April 8. People are helped on a first come, first served basis. For more information, view a Money in Your Pocket flyer. The library staff are not qualified to help you do your taxes. We will have a limited number of tax forms . . . Read More »
Super Saturdays
Middletown Public LibraryFancy Nancy Tea Party-You are cordially invited to an especially fancy storytime and tea party on April 13, 2019 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Learn Fancy Nancy’s favorite fancy words, paint your nails, build your own jewelry, and snack on crumpets and tea! Registration is necessary. April 11th is the last day to register by contacting the library at (717) 944 – 6412 or by stopping by the front desk.
Speed Date With a Book
Middletown Public LibraryLet us introduce you to 11 of our favorite genres round-robin, speed-dating style! The featured genres are: Mystery, Fiction to Film, Action/Adventure, Christian Fiction, Amish Fiction, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy/Paranormal Romance, Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and Local Authors. Enjoy some light refreshments and get the buzz on a selection of our hottest books.
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 Friday, July 26 for Harry Potter Trivia Teams of 3 to 5 people. The winning team will win a prize. Light refreshments will be provided.