Wow! Wednesday- 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. Part of our weekly "Wow! Wednesday" Summer Reading Programing series. For more about Grins and Grins . . . Read More »
Wine, Wheels, and Beer Festival and Car Show
Vineyard at Hershey 598 Schoolhouse Road, MiddletownCentral PA Car Shows has teamed up with The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey for Wine, Wheels, & Beer for a day of relaxation, music, food, and lots of car show fun. Proceeds benefit the Middletown Public Library. It is part of a larger anniversary celebration at the Vineyard that will include a Trail to Ale 5k and Fun Walk. Admission to event is free. If your are interested in helping to sponsor this event, please contact Troy White at 717-443-4807. Open to all Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles.
Wow! Wednesday- Zootopia
Middletown Public LibraryZootopia (2016)- In a city of anthropomorphic animals, the film details the unlikely partnership between a rabbit police officer and a red fox con artist as they uncover a conspiracy that involves the disappearance of predator civilians. Part of our weekly "Wow! Wednesday" Summer Reading Programing series. Here is the Zootopia trailer.
PA Author Q and A
Middletown Public LibrarySeveral local authors will speak about their journeys as writers. There will be a question and answer period with each of the authors. The authors will be selling and signing their books. The authors are: Jeffry W. Johnston, author of YA novels "The Truth and "Fragments" Gabriella Gill, author of YA novels "Behind the Mask" and "Saving Metropolis" Natalie Damschroder, author of romantic adventures "The Color of Courage," and "Aftershocks." John Benedict, author of medical thrillers "Fatal Complications," "The Edge of Death," and "Adrenaline." Leta Hawk, author of YA novels "School Spirit" and 'The Newbie" . . . Read More »
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)
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.
Library Card Day
Middletown Public LibraryChildren (12 and under) get a FREE lunch and FREE book just for showing their library card. Provided by Kiwanis of Middletown PA. As well as a prize pack from the library. Special guest appearance by 501st Legion.
Murder Mystery Book Club
Middletown Public LibraryJoin this monthly book discussion group! Members discuss books and participate in a variety of mystery-related activities including mini-mysteries, a mystery cruise, and mystery movies. Registration is not required. 2017 Jan. - Perfect Justice by William Bernhardt Feb. - Lethal by Sandra Brown Mar. - NYPD Red by James Patterson Apr. - Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis May - Crime in the Neighborhood by Suzanne Berne and Hiding Shadows by Kay Hooper The photo is “The Book Club” by Louis du Mont and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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. 2017 Jan. - Miss Peregrine's House for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Feb. - Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein (One Book, One Community) Mar. - Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Curtis, The Lorax by Dr. Suess, and Charlotte's Web by E.B. White Apr. - Sweetness at the Bottom of . . . Read More »