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Storytime and Craft
Storytime and Craft
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. Infants will have an age appropriate activity instead of a craft. (Recommended for birth-age 6 with a caregiver. 30-45 minute storytime)
2 events,
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
LEGO® 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
Book Club
Members 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 »
1 event,
Local Author Event
Local Author Event
Several local authors will speak about a variety of topics. The event is held social hall of St. Peter's Church (121 N. Spring St). 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: Natalie Damschroder, author of romantic adventures "The Color of Courage," and "Aftershocks." Leta Hawk, author of YA novels "School Spirit" and 'The Newbie" Misty Simon, author of mysteries "Desperately Seeking Salvage" and "Poison Ivy," and romance "What's Life Without Sprinkles?" Jared Neely, author of horror novels . . . Read More »
1 event,
Storytime and Craft
Storytime and Craft
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. Infants will have an age appropriate activity instead of a craft. (Recommended for birth-age 6 with a caregiver. 30-45 minute storytime)
1 event,
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
LEGO® 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.
1 event,
Mystery Book Club
Mystery Book Club
Join 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
1 event,
Storytime and Craft
Storytime and Craft
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. Infants will have an age appropriate activity instead of a craft. (Recommended for birth-age 6 with a caregiver. 30-45 minute storytime)
1 event,
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
LEGO® 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.
1 event,
Storytime and Craft
Storytime and Craft
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. Infants will have an age appropriate activity instead of a craft. (Recommended for birth-age 6 with a caregiver. 30-45 minute storytime)
1 event,
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
LEGO® 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.
1 event,
Horror Trivia
Horror Trivia
Not for the faint of heart and not for kids. Get a Halloween scare from horror trivia: Horror/Slasher movies, and Horror novels. Teams of 3 to 5 people. The winning team will win a prize. Light refreshments will be provided.
1 event,
Storytime and Craft
Storytime and Craft
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. Infants will have an age appropriate activity instead of a craft. (Recommended for birth-age 6 with a caregiver. 30-45 minute storytime)
3 events,
Fall Book Sale (Dealers and Friends Night)
Fall Book Sale (Dealers and Friends Night)
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 dates 1800’s to present. Easy shopping-most collections sorted by author. There is something for everyone! Thursday, Nov. 1: 4pm-8pm (Friends and Dealers only- $10 fee) Saturday, Nov. 3: 9am-4pm Monday, Nov. 5: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday, Nov. 6: 9:30am-8pm Wednesday, Nov. 7: 9:30am-4pm Thursday, Nov. 8: 9:30am-8pm Saturday, Nov. 10: 9am-4pm ($5 Bag and Bake Sale) Tuesday, Nov. 13: 4pm-8pm . . . Read More »
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
LEGO® Junior Maker Club
LEGO® 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
Book Club
Members 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 »
2 events,
Fall Book Sale
Fall Book Sale
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 dates 1800’s to present. Easy shopping-most collections sorted by author. There is something for everyone! Thursday, Nov. 1: 4pm-8pm (Friends and Dealers only- $10 fee) Saturday, Nov. 3: 9am-4pm Monday, Nov. 5: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday, Nov. 6: 9:30am-8pm Wednesday, Nov. 7: 9:30am-4pm Thursday, Nov. 8: 9:30am-8pm Saturday, Nov. 10: 9am-4pm ($5 Bag and Bake Sale) Tuesday, Nov. 13: 4pm-8pm . . . Read More »
Super Saturdays
Super Saturdays
Fancy 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.