Summer 2008 Activities

Posted on June 18, 2008 - See program date(s) below:

Here is the schedule for children's summer activities at Thrall:

• Friday, July 11, 2008: "The Butterfly Lady"
  Time: 4:30 pm -5:30 pm
  Where: Community Room
  Ages: 5 and up
  No registration required
• Monday, July 14, 2008: "Bugs N Things that Go Bump in the Night"
  Time: 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where:Community Room
  No registration required
  All Ages
• Friday, July 18, 2008: "Stretch the Silly Man"
  Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  Where: Community Room
  All ages
  No Registration required
• Tuesday, July 22, 2008: "Ben Franklin"
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Community Room
  All ages
  No Registration required
• Thursday, July 24, 2008: "The Catepiller Hunter"
  Time: 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Community Room
  All ages
• Wednesday, July 30, 2008: "Build your Own Blue Bird Nest"
  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  Where: Community Room
  Ages: 6 and up
  Registration is required
• Friday, August 1, 2008: "Bug out with Outdoor Activities"
  Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
  All ages
  No registration required.

For more information, please call the Children's Department at 341-5470.

Regents Exams

Posted on June 6, 2008

The Regents Exam Prep Center was developed by the Oswego City School District to help students prepare for New York State Regents Exams.

It covers mathematics, science and history regents and includes study strategies, formula sheets, thematic reviews and old examinations.

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) provides old exams with answers at their State Assessment website.

The New York State Library also provides digital copies of exams for all subjects.

Regents Examination schedules can be accessed from here.

The library also has Barron's Review Guides for many subjects.

Summer Reading 2008 Registration

Posted on May 29, 2008 - See program date(s) below:

Registration for the 2008 Summer Reading program at Middletown Thrall Library will begin on Monday, June 9, 2008 and continue through Monday June 30, 2008.

Registration requires a vaild library card and must be done in person.

The Summer Reading Program starts on Monday July 7, 2008 and continues up to Monday, August 4, 2008.

For more information, please call the Children's Department at 341-5470.

Ever Wish You Could Draw?

Originally posted on January 30, 2008 - See program date(s) below:

There's an artist in you waiting to be discovered! Get in touch with your creative side by attending our popular "Come Draw with Me" series in the Children's Department.

This program is held on Saturdays for the age range of 7 to 12 years old. There is a program limit of 15 participants, who must be Middletown Thrall Library card holders.

Registration is required on the day of each program. Here is the schedule for 2008:

• January 12th, 12 – 1 pm: "Drawing New York City"
• February 9th, 12 - 1 pm: "Vase with Flowers on Table"
• March 8th, 1 - 2 pm: "Outside Windows and Plants"
• April 5th , 1 - 2 pm: "Chicks and Eggs"
• May 10th, 12 - 1 pm: "Dragons"
• June 14th, 12 - 1 pm: "Bees and Ants"
• July 19th, 12 - 1 pm: "The Pink Panther Cartoon"
• August 9th, 12 - 1 pm: "Sunflowers and Vase"
• September 13th, 1 - 2 pm: "Spiders and Webs"
• October 11th, 1 - 2 pm: "Squirrels and Acorns"
• November 15th 1 - 2 pm: "Turkeys"
• December 13th, 12 - 1 pm: "Evergreen Trees"

For more information, please call 341-5470.