Programs for Children
2023 Summer Reading Program
Starting June 12th, children can sign up on our website or online for our Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “All Together Now,” about kindness, friendship, and unity. Track your progress and win prizes!
You can sign up in the library at the front desk or online here.
Middletown Public Library is partnering with Middletown Area School District, Middletown Area Recreational Alliance, and Together Y.O.U.T.H. to bring children ages 0-18 free programming throughout the summer. The school district will be providing free lunches to all children on the weekdays at St. Peter’s Church. MPL is also providing free children’s entertainment shows and door prizes on Wednesdays! The weekday activities and lunch will take place from June 12th to August 4th, 10:30am-1pm at St. Peter’s Church.
St. Peter’s Church is located at 121 N. Spring Street in Middletown, PA.
STEM Club (Mondays 6:30-7:30pm) until May 1st. Resuming in Fall 2023!
Join us weekly to explore robotics and science. Build, design, and learn in a fun, family atmosphere.
Storytime and Craft (Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am) until May 30th. Resuming in Fall 2023!
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)
Tales With T.A.I.L.S. with Caring Hearts Pet Therapy (Tuesdays 6-7pm)
Caring Hearts Pet Therapy program seeks to improve children’s reading and communication skills with the assistance of trained 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 listeners and their presence increases a child’s comfort in reading aloud.
Recommended for ages K-5th grade. No registration is required. Caring Hearts Meets Tuesdays at 6 pm.
All team members have completed volunteer training, practice sessions, and have current clearances.
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LEGO Club (Thursdays 6:30-7:30 PM) until May 18th. Resuming in Fall 2023!
Join us weekly to make, tinker, build, and explore with LEGO. We encourage children and families to take a hands-on, minds-on approach to build, design, and learn in a fun, family atmosphere.