Middletown Free Library - Kids Programs

Because space is limited and to cut down on the number of no-shows, we are enabling a policy that if you are a no-show and do not notify MFL staff, you will be removed from a future MFL program requiring registration. Please be mindful as many families would like to participate in our free programs!

Toys in the Children's Area will be packed away & hidden a few minutes before story times begin as to get the area ready for literacy.

Story Times with Mr. Jason

All ages are welcome. Registration is required.

Come enjoy Mr. Jason's story time in our children's area! Registration is required as space is limited. Include the total number (adults & kids) that are attending. If you sign up & are a no-show, you will be removed from future MFL programs that require registration.

Mr. Jason's story times will help your kids enjoy reading with fun & interesting story time books, singing our ABC's and seasonal songs. Afterwards, borrow some books, play with toys, socialize with others!

Tuesdays @ 10am
August 4th
August 11th
August 18th
August 25th

Tuesdays @ 11am
August 4th
August 11th
August 18th
August 25th

Tuesdays @ 2:30pm
August 4th
August 11th
August 18th
August 25th

Books on Blankets
Wednesdays @ 10:30am

@ Eaton Park

August 5th
August 12th
August 19th

Upcoming Events For May & June

Recommended ages 6+

Friday, August 7th @ 10am
Story time takes place at:
Chick-Fil-A Lima
1190 W. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063

Wednesday, August 26th @ 10am
CLICK HERE!

Monday, August 3rd @ 10am
CLICK HERE!

Monday, August 3rd @ 4:30pm
CLICK HERE!

Ages 8+. Registration not required.

Registration not required. Equipment will be shared.

Through song, rhythm, movement activities, and storytelling, kids explore sounds and patterns in a joyful and developmentally appropriate way that fosters social-emotional growth and literacy skills.

Thursday, August 6th @ 10:30am
Registration requested!
Recommended for ages 2-5

Join Mr. Jason in the Maker Space to do some casual coding and play with robots! Cubelets, Edison, Mini Spheros, Dash & Dot. Drop in--registration is not required!

Select Wednesdays
4:30-6pm

This hands-on program for ages 10+ invites participants to digitally draw characters and/or design storyboards for their own creative projects—ranging from animated comics to LEGO stop-motion animation—with guidance from Mr. Keville Bowen.

Dates:
Wednesday, August 5th @ 5pm

Calling all anime fans ages 10+! In Anime Club with Mr. Keville Bowen, participants will watch and discuss anime, and practice drawing anime-style art.

Wednesday, August 5th @ 6:30pm

Stop by the Middletown Free Library and enjoy playing with a variety of our building toys/kits! Bins of LEGO bricks, Duplos, Lincoln Logs, Wooden Blocks, Magna-Tiles, K'NEX, Squigz and a variety of other engineering toys will be in our Community Collab space. Be sure to clean up when you're done, please!

TUESDAYS 10AM-8PM
(EXCEPT the last Tues. of each month 1-8pm)

Come build & race using our Hot Wheels tracks, LEGO Train Tracks, Mario Kart Rainbow Road, Magic Trax, Air Toobz and cars in the hallway upstairs on the unfinished side of the library!

Registration is not required. You are expected to share and play nicely with others. Please be respectful & clean up when you are done!

Mr. Andrew will be rockin' out with families as he plays a variety of songs to get everybody up & dancing!

Registration is required as space is limited. If you register and are a no-show, you will be removed from future MFL kids program. Please be considerate of families on our wait list who would love to attend in your place.

Dates to Register: (registration opens 3 weeks before performance)

Thursday, August 13th @ Eaton Park--CLICK HERE!

Turtle Dance Music is a charming “turtle-riffic” musical experience that is designed to engage children through songs about love, movement activities, children’s stories, and interactive music technology! The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the Autism Spectrum, and a great time for parents and caregivers! Each song in the 30-minute show is accompanied by hands-on, visual, and sensory experiences designed to help kids learn and have fun at the same time.

Registration is required. You can either join us in-person at the library or from home!

Dates to reserve space in-library/receive Zoom link:

Monday, August 3rd @ 11am CLICK HERE!

Come play and stretch! Play based yoga offers the opportunity to grow socially and physically. Introducing yoga can bring so many benefits. Yoga also offers opportunities to pause, slow down, and manage their emotions better. Research shows that yoga in a child's routine can help with hyperactivity, anxiety and focus.

Registration required! Bring your own mat, or borrow one from the library. Held in Roosevelt Community Center Classroom #5

Date at Sleighton Park to Register:

Friday, August 14th @ 10am--CLICK HERE!

A Russian speaking reading class for kids. We read books, play games, learn the Russian alphabet, and make new friends!

Registration encouraged.

Dates to Register:
Saturday, August 15th @ 11am - CLICK HERE!

We will use the app Bloxels on tablets or Chromebooks to build our very own video games. From characters to scenes to power-ups, YOU design & make it! And, best of all, we'll play each other's games and give constructive feedback. Bring your own device, if you'd like! Registration is required each week as space is limited!

Monday, August 10th @4:30pm
Monday, August 17th @4:30pm
Monday, August 31st @4:30pm

Play some of the games made in our MFL Class Arcade!
Click here to play!

Mr. Jason will lead small classes going over the basics of 3D printing. He'll encourage participants to follow the lessons in Tinkercad and design their own 3D objects and print them on our 3D printers.

Participants are limited to printing 1 (free) object a week.

Children (ages 10+) & Adults are welcome to register! Include the total number that will be participating. Click on the dates for more info & to sign up! Registration opens 2 weeks before.

Dates to Register:
Tuesday, August 4th @4:30pm --CLICK HERE!
Tuesday, August 11th @4:30pm --CLICK HERE!
Tuesday, August 18th @4:30pm --CLICK HERE!

Fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM to receive the log-in credentials using your library card.

Then, go to www.bendybookworm.com and enter the log-in credentials to access Bold Yoga & Bendy Bookworm Kids Yoga virtual classes for you to enjoy ad-free.

Delaware County Digital Story Times

Mr. Jason and his fellow Youth Services Librarians throughout the county will record and share their Digital Story Times for you to view. It is an Unlisted playlist on YouTube due to Copyright Laws, so you can only find them if you have THIS LINK.