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717-944-6412 20 N. Catherine St, Middletown, PA
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    • Elks Theatre
    • Historic Middletown Homes
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    • Hurricane Agnes
    • Mickey Mouse Toy
    • Middletown and the Hamilton Musical
    • Middletown Historic Registry
    • The Middletown Resolves
    • Middletown’s Liberty Band and Band Hall
    • Middletown’s Movie Star
    • Middletown’s Presidential Visits
    • Olmsted Air Force Base
    • Photographic History of Middletown
    • The Raven Nightclub
    • Story of Middletown
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    • June 2022

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    1 event, 29

    2022-05-29

    Closed on Sundays

    Closed on Sundays

    May 29

    Closed on Sundays

    The Library is closed on Sundays.

    1 event, 30

    2022-05-30

    Closed for Memorial Day…

    Closed for Memorial Day…

    May 30

    Closed for Memorial Day…

    The Library is closed for Memorial Day.

    2 events, 31

    10:30 am - 11:30 pm

    Storytime and Craft

    May 31 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm

    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. (Recommended for birth-age 6 with a caregiver. 30-45 minute storytime)

    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    Caring 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 »

    0 events, 1

    1 event, 2

    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    June 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    LEGO and STEM Club- Join us weekly to make, tinker, build, and explore with LEGO, robotics, and science. We encourage children and families to take a hands-on, minds-on approach to build, design, and learn in a fun, family atmosphere. Hope to see you there!

    3 events, 3

    2022-06-03

    Science Fiction Book Club

    Science Fiction Book Club

    June 3

    Science Fiction Book Club

    Science Fiction Book Club is an online book club on Facebook. Each month the members vote on which science fiction novel to read and discuss and a weekly discussion question is posted every Friday. There is also a weekly short fiction discussion. Members also post about other science fiction novels and science fiction topics. Group members live all around the world. Here is a Member Map. Many Science Fiction authors as well as biographers/archivists have participated in Q and A sessions with the group.

    2022-06-03

    Closed on Fridays

    Closed on Fridays

    June 3

    Closed on Fridays

    The Library is closed on Fridays.

    2022-06-03

    Star Trek Rewatch

    Star Trek Rewatch

    June 3

    Star Trek Rewatch

    Star Trek Rewatch is an online group on Facebook where group members discuss Star Trek episodes.  They are currently discussing an episode of DS9 every other day. And Fridays they are discussing an episode of The Lower Decks.

    0 events, 4

    1 event, 5

    2022-06-05

    Closed on Sundays

    Closed on Sundays

    June 5

    Closed on Sundays

    The Library is closed on Sundays.

    0 events, 6

    2 events, 7

    10:30 am - 11:30 pm

    Storytime and Craft

    June 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm

    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. (Recommended for birth-age 6 with a caregiver. 30-45 minute storytime)

    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    June 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    Caring 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 »

    0 events, 8

    1 event, 9

    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    June 9 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    LEGO and STEM Club- Join us weekly to make, tinker, build, and explore with LEGO, robotics, and science. We encourage children and families to take a hands-on, minds-on approach to build, design, and learn in a fun, family atmosphere. Hope to see you there!

    3 events, 10

    2022-06-10

    Science Fiction Book Club

    Science Fiction Book Club

    June 10

    Science Fiction Book Club

    Science Fiction Book Club is an online book club on Facebook. Each month the members vote on which science fiction novel to read and discuss and a weekly discussion question is posted every Friday. There is also a weekly short fiction discussion. Members also post about other science fiction novels and science fiction topics. Group members live all around the world. Here is a Member Map. Many Science Fiction authors as well as biographers/archivists have participated in Q and A sessions with the group.

    2022-06-10

    Closed on Fridays

    Closed on Fridays

    June 10

    Closed on Fridays

    The Library is closed on Fridays.

    2022-06-10

    Star Trek Rewatch

    Star Trek Rewatch

    June 10

    Star Trek Rewatch

    Star Trek Rewatch is an online group on Facebook where group members discuss Star Trek episodes.  They are currently discussing an episode of DS9 every other day. And Fridays they are discussing an episode of The Lower Decks.

    0 events, 11

    1 event, 12

    2022-06-12

    Closed on Sundays

    Closed on Sundays

    June 12

    Closed on Sundays

    The Library is closed on Sundays.

    0 events, 13

    1 event, 14

    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    June 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    Caring 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 »

    1 event, 15

    10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Wednesday Summer Reading – The Bug Man

    June 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Wednesday Summer Reading – The Bug Man

    Do you like bugs? Then you need to come this week to check out Ryan “The Bug Man” Bridge and his collection of assorted insects. With a passion for entomology (that means he likes bugs!) Ryan has been sharing his knowledge and creature collection for over 30 years! Come and see how incredible insects can be. The program is titled "Does your Water taste buggy?" It will introduce the audience to a large variety of both LIVE and preserved aquatic insects. Ryan brings the ponds and streams to you and encourages everyone to touch, pet . . . Read More »

    1 event, 16

    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    June 16 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    LEGO and STEM Club- Join us weekly to make, tinker, build, and explore with LEGO, robotics, and science. We encourage children and families to take a hands-on, minds-on approach to build, design, and learn in a fun, family atmosphere. Hope to see you there!

    3 events, 17

    2022-06-17

    Star Trek Rewatch

    Star Trek Rewatch

    June 17

    Star Trek Rewatch

    Star Trek Rewatch is an online group on Facebook where group members discuss Star Trek episodes.  They are currently discussing an episode of DS9 every other day. And Fridays they are discussing an episode of The Lower Decks.

    2022-06-17

    Science Fiction Book Club

    Science Fiction Book Club

    June 17

    Science Fiction Book Club

    Science Fiction Book Club is an online book club on Facebook. Each month the members vote on which science fiction novel to read and discuss and a weekly discussion question is posted every Friday. There is also a weekly short fiction discussion. Members also post about other science fiction novels and science fiction topics. Group members live all around the world. Here is a Member Map. Many Science Fiction authors as well as biographers/archivists have participated in Q and A sessions with the group.

    2022-06-17

    Closed on Fridays

    Closed on Fridays

    June 17

    Closed on Fridays

    The Library is closed on Fridays.

    0 events, 18

    1 event, 19

    2022-06-19

    Closed on Sundays

    Closed on Sundays

    June 19

    Closed on Sundays

    The Library is closed on Sundays.

    0 events, 20

    1 event, 21

    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    June 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    Caring 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 »

    1 event, 22

    10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Wednesday Summer Reading- Silly Joe

    June 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Wednesday Summer Reading- Silly Joe

    Silly 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 »

    1 event, 23

    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    June 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    LEGO and STEM Club- Join us weekly to make, tinker, build, and explore with LEGO, robotics, and science. We encourage children and families to take a hands-on, minds-on approach to build, design, and learn in a fun, family atmosphere. Hope to see you there!

    3 events, 24

    2022-06-24

    Star Trek Rewatch

    Star Trek Rewatch

    June 24

    Star Trek Rewatch

    Star Trek Rewatch is an online group on Facebook where group members discuss Star Trek episodes.  They are currently discussing an episode of DS9 every other day. And Fridays they are discussing an episode of The Lower Decks.

    2022-06-24

    Science Fiction Book Club

    Science Fiction Book Club

    June 24

    Science Fiction Book Club

    Science Fiction Book Club is an online book club on Facebook. Each month the members vote on which science fiction novel to read and discuss and a weekly discussion question is posted every Friday. There is also a weekly short fiction discussion. Members also post about other science fiction novels and science fiction topics. Group members live all around the world. Here is a Member Map. Many Science Fiction authors as well as biographers/archivists have participated in Q and A sessions with the group.

    2022-06-24

    Closed on Fridays

    Closed on Fridays

    June 24

    Closed on Fridays

    The Library is closed on Fridays.

    0 events, 25

    1 event, 26

    2022-06-26

    Closed on Sundays

    Closed on Sundays

    June 26

    Closed on Sundays

    The Library is closed on Sundays.

    0 events, 27

    1 event, 28

    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    June 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    Caring 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 »

    1 event, 29

    10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Wednesday Summer Reading- Bright Star Theatre

    June 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Wednesday Summer Reading- Bright Star Theatre

    Hilarious duo Lenny and Mabel "the greatest actors in the world" provide this fun take on Hans Christian Anderson's classic fairy tale, The Little Mermaid. The story follows the adventures of a mermaid who wishes to become human and win the heart of a human prince. This surprising tale of love and loss explores the difficulty of being yourself in unfamiliar waters, and is quite a bit different from the popular movie versions. 15 years ago Bright Star Theatre launched a touring production of A Christmas Carol and ended up growing into one of the . . . Read More »

    1 event, 30

    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    June 30 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    LEGO and STEM Club- Join us weekly to make, tinker, build, and explore with LEGO, robotics, and science. We encourage children and families to take a hands-on, minds-on approach to build, design, and learn in a fun, family atmosphere. Hope to see you there!

    3 events, 1

    2022-07-01

    Closed on Fridays

    Closed on Fridays

    July 1

    Closed on Fridays

    The Library is closed on Fridays.

    2022-07-01

    Star Trek Rewatch

    Star Trek Rewatch

    July 1

    Star Trek Rewatch

    Star Trek Rewatch is an online group on Facebook where group members discuss Star Trek episodes.  They are currently discussing an episode of DS9 every other day. And Fridays they are discussing an episode of The Lower Decks.

    2022-07-01

    Science Fiction Book Club

    Science Fiction Book Club

    July 1

    Science Fiction Book Club

    Science Fiction Book Club is an online book club on Facebook. Each month the members vote on which science fiction novel to read and discuss and a weekly discussion question is posted every Friday. There is also a weekly short fiction discussion. Members also post about other science fiction novels and science fiction topics. Group members live all around the world. Here is a Member Map. Many Science Fiction authors as well as biographers/archivists have participated in Q and A sessions with the group.

    0 events, 2

    May 29
    All day

    Closed on Sundays

    May 30
    All day

    Closed for Memorial Day…

    May 31
    May 31 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm

    Storytime and Craft

    May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    • There are no events on this day.
    June 2
    June 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    June 3
    All day

    Science Fiction Book Club

    All day

    Closed on Fridays

    All day

    Star Trek Rewatch

    • There are no events on this day.
    June 5
    All day

    Closed on Sundays

    • There are no events on this day.
    June 7
    June 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm

    Storytime and Craft

    June 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    • There are no events on this day.
    June 9
    June 9 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    June 10
    All day

    Science Fiction Book Club

    All day

    Closed on Fridays

    All day

    Star Trek Rewatch

    • There are no events on this day.
    June 12
    All day

    Closed on Sundays

    • There are no events on this day.
    June 14
    June 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    June 15
    June 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Wednesday Summer Reading – The Bug Man

    June 16
    June 16 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    June 17
    All day

    Star Trek Rewatch

    All day

    Science Fiction Book Club

    All day

    Closed on Fridays

    • There are no events on this day.
    June 19
    All day

    Closed on Sundays

    • There are no events on this day.
    June 21
    June 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    June 22
    June 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Wednesday Summer Reading- Silly Joe

    June 23
    June 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    June 24
    All day

    Star Trek Rewatch

    All day

    Science Fiction Book Club

    All day

    Closed on Fridays

    June 28
    June 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    June 29
    June 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Wednesday Summer Reading- Bright Star Theatre

    June 30
    June 30 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    June 26
    All day

    Closed on Sundays

    • There are no events on this day.
    June 28
    June 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tales With T.A.I.L.S.

    June 29
    June 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Wednesday Summer Reading- Bright Star Theatre

    June 30
    June 30 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    LEGO and STEM Club

    July 1
    All day

    Closed on Fridays

    All day

    Star Trek Rewatch

    All day

    Science Fiction Book Club

    • There are no events on this day.
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Mon., Tues., and Thurs: 9:30am – 8:00pm
Wed.: 9:30am-4pm
Friday & Sunday: CLOSED
Saturday: 9:00am – 2:00pm (Summer hours)

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