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Wee Readers
Middletown Public LibraryStory time for our youngest readers. (Recommended for ages birth – 24 months with a caregiver) No registration is required and siblings are welcome. Please note the time change. This 8-week session we’ll be sharing and nurturing a love for reading through old favorites including nursery rhymes, instruments, and books of course!
Preschool Story Time
Middletown Public LibraryStory time for our toddler and preschool crowd. (Recommended for children ages 2-6 with a caregiver). No registration is required and siblings are welcome. This 8-week session we’ll be sharing books about spring! Flowers, plants, gardens, sunshine, bunnies, thunderstorms, mud puddles, and more! This story time series will feature a very simple art activity each week including stampers, markers, paint, beads, and more. Parent/caregiver involvement during story time is encouraged and greatly appreciated.
Summer Reading Kick-Off with WJTL
Middletown Public LibraryLisa Landis-the host of WJTL's "Kid's Cookie Break" Calling all superheroes! Join us for an action packed summer reading kick-off with local radio station WJTL and "Kid's Cookie Break" broadcasting LIVE from the front lawn of the library! Live music, activities, cookies, face painting, Caring Hearts Pet Therapy animals, and more! And most importantly - register for our summer reading programs! We have programs for children, teens, and adults. Hope to see you there!
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 as we read books related to our summer theme "Every Hero Has a Story." After books, gather with us at the back table for a special activity. No registration is required and siblings are welcome.
Character Juggler Chris Ivey
MCSO Building W. Emaus Street, MiddletownCharacter juggler Chris Ivey returns to kick off our summer with his theatrical juggling show. Prepare to be amazed and entertained by his elaborate stage settings, heart pounding music, and more, mixed with an assortment of juggling, comedy, magic, and a little danger! An all ages show.
Superhero Movies
Middletown Public LibrarySome of our favorite heroes are also movie stars. Join us for a hero themed movie and relax in our air conditioned library. This week we’ll have two movies: One at 10 am The Three Musketeers (animated Disney version with Mickey, Donald, and Goofy) (rated G) for our youngest readers and one at 1 pm The Three Musketeers (live action Disney version) (rated PG) for our older readers in the library basement. Please choose the movie that best suits your family!
Community Hero Touch-a-Vehicle
Borough Parking Lot S. Catherine St., MiddletownHelp us celebrate our community heroes as we welcome our local police, fire, and EMS personnel and their vehicles. Check out the inside of an ambulance and discover what all those tools are on a fire truck. You’ll want to bring your camera to this event! An all ages event in the Borough parking lot on S. Catherine Street – just down the block from the library. .Also, the Central PA Blood Bank’s bloodmobile will be on hand from 10am-2pm. You can be a hero by donating blood. No appointment necessary. Donors will receive a . . . Read More »
Musicians “Two of a Kind”
Middletown Public LibrarySing a song about heroes as we welcome award winning musical duo “Two of a Kind” who are sure to delight the audience with their music, humor, and audience participation. An all ages show.
Ryan “The Bug Man” Bridge
Middletown Public LibraryDo you like bugs? Then you need to come this week to check out Ryan “The Bug Man” 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. This week we’ll have two shows: a show at 10 am for our youngest readers (suggested ages 2-6 please) and a show at 1 pm for our older readers (ages 6 and up).
Flow Circus Comedy/Magic/Juggling
Middletown Public LibraryWind down the end of summer with one of our favorite performers, Flow Circus! A unique blend of magic and juggling that will fill your heart with passion and your head with dreams. Plus be inspired to READ! An all ages event.