Wee Readers
Middletown Public Library20-30 minute story time for our littlest readers (Recommended for ages birth – 24 months with a caregiver) Sing, clap, and listen to stories, nursery rhymes, and songs! Enjoy books, words, music, and more in a relaxed, welcoming environment with your baby. No registration is required and siblings are welcome.
Preschool Story Time
Middletown Public Library30-40 minute story time for our toddler & preschool crowd (Recommended for ages 2-6 with a caregiver) Explore 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.
Knit, Crochet, & Craft Group
Middletown Public LibraryThe March 8 meeting is going to be a special "Learning to Crochet Class." This is the perfect time to start coming! (As always you must bring your own materials). All ages are welcome to join this group the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to knit, crochet, or craft! Come to one meeting or come to all of them, but we hope you'll check it out!
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
Middletown Public LibraryLEGO® Junior Maker Club is back for fall! 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 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. Be sure to make note of our new time! Hope to see you there!
Library Card Sign Up Day
Middletown Public LibraryChildren ages 5 and older may sign-up for their own library card. Parents/guardians must be with the child and have a current photo ID. All children who sign-up or display their library card will receive a free lunch and a free book courtesy of Kiwanis Club of Middletown.
Mystery Book Discussion Group
Middletown Public LibraryJoin this brand new monthly book discussion group! Members will discuss books and participate in a variety of mystery-related activities including mini-mysteries, a mystery cruise, and mystery movies. Registration is not required. 2015 Nov. - Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scotolin Dec. - Killing Floor by Lee Childs 2016 Jan. - Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke Feb. - Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben Mar. - Cater to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson Apr. - A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton May - Stealing Shadows by Kay Hooper
Knit, Crochet, & Craft Group
Middletown Public LibraryAll ages are welcome to join this group the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to knit, crochet, or craft! Come to one meeting or come to all of them but we hope you'll check it out!
Science Fiction/Fantasy Discussion Group
Middletown Public LibraryMembers of the NEW Science Fiction/Fantasy discussion group meet monthly to discuss a variety of 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. Here is the list of novel that will be discussed: Oct.- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Nov.- The Sword of the Shanara by Terry Brooks Dec.- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Jan. – The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan Feb. – Acorna: . . . Read More »
Tales with T.A.I.L.S.
Middletown Public LibraryCaring Hearts Pet Therapy program Tales with T.A.I.L.S. (Therapy Animals Increase Literacy Skills) seeks to improve children’s reading and communication skills with the assistance of registered therapy animal teams. The children are encouraged to read, engage, and connect with the pet. Bring your favorite book or two or choose one here at the library to share with one of our animal friends. Children will have the opportunity to read individually or in small groups with each of the animals at the session depending on the number of children registered and pets available. Animals are attentive . . . Read More »
Teen Movie Night!
Join us for Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" snacks will be served.