Event List

Hot chocolate is the perfect way to warm-up on a chilly day.  We'll provide everything from the chocolate to the cocoa to the marshmallows.  You'll leave with beautiful, handmade hot chocolate meltaways.

Come spend an hour learning to relax and de-stress through the art of Yoga with instructor Bonnie Abbott. (Ages 13-18) 

UNPLUGGED is a midweek mindfulness program for teens and tweens. It features low lighting, soft noise, and sensory tools. Each program features a different mindful activity to promote mental wellbeing.

Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.

Learn about cattle and goats in homesteading, and create a luxurious goat-milk soap in a fun, hands-on experience.

Ages 10-18 / Grades 5-12

Join us as Middletown's Teen Leadership Council meets. Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects.

Want to make cookies without using an oven? Come to this program to learn the art of making cookies without any baking required. The dough for these cookies uses peanut butter. 

Make a sparkly suncatcher to hang in a window!

This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects.  Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the libr

Experience the rhythms of West Africa in this high-energy drumming session led by Ayanna Gallant of Aya Cultural Arts Studio!

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.

Love anime and manga? Swing by our animanga club! Every month is something different - draw and chat with friends while doing themed crafts, learning some trivia, and more!

Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try our alternative fiber art craft.

Make a special rose that will last forever. We will create duct tape roses that you can keep for yourself or give to a friend. Join us for a fun creative evening.

Need a valentine card for someone special? Bring your creativity and design a heartfelt card for that special person. We’ll provide colorful paper, markers, stickers, and other fun embellishments—you bring your imagination.

Make a bird feeder, do some bird origami, and color or draw a bird.

For grades 5-12. 

Come in, create a character, and join a one-shot of a tabletop role playing game! Different games to be featured.

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! Play through an exciting campaign DMed by one of our library teens. To sign up for DM slot, contact the librarian. Beginners arrive 15 minutes early for character creation.

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! 

Feeling puppet-y? Make your own puppet using a sock, a paper bag, or your own choice of materials!

This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

Join us to learn a little about the history of Valentine's Day and make a fun card for someone special!

This program is for our Tween patrons in 3rd through 8th grades.

In this workshop, we're going to look at the same image and then develop a scene with at least one character, both inspired by the image. What emotions does the picture make you feel? What kind of character would exist in this make believe space?

Celebrate International Random Acts of Kindness Day with us! We invite the community to come together to create craft projects that support charitable causes and connect with local organizations offering ways to give back.

Dive into the world of Table-Top Role Playing Games! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, you've got a spot at our table. Pull up a chair as we fight monsters on bikes or perform a daring heist while being a hungry bear.