Some Family Fun

from Sesame Workshop:

Teen Book Review

  submitted by Sadie K., age 12

Middletown Thrall Library's Youth Services Dept. Presents

Oceans of Possibilities

The 2022 NYS Summer Reading Program at Thrall

Our Schedule of Children's Activities:

Tuesday July 5:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Electric Rainbow Paper Plate Fish Craft"
  Featuring age appropriate stories exploring ocean animals and a rainbow paper plate fish craft.
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am,
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3-6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, June 21, 2022
• Ocean of Possibilities: "Decorative CD Fish
  Using recycled CDs' you will be able to create a decorative CD Fish.
  Time: 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 7-12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Wednesday, July 6:

• "In the Ocean"
  Featuring age appropriate stories, felt board, puppets, group activities, songs and simple craft
  Time: 9:30 am - 10:00 am,
  Where: Story time room
  Ages:18 months - 3 years old year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, June 21, 2022
• "Ocean Commotion"
  Stamp an ocean picture, make a shell headband, and enjoy a sea turtle parachute activity.
  Time: 10:30 am - 11: 15 am,
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 4-6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Thursday, July 7:

• 
  Ocean of Possibilities: Exploring Dolphins!
  Featuring age appropriate stories exploring Dolphins, followed with a Dolphin craft.
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3-6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Friday July 8:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Game Day"
  Let's Change it up with Board Games. No streaming, No devices, No computers! Board Game Mania
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
  Where: Community room
  Ages: 3 - 12 year olds
  No registration required.

Monday July 11:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Baby Shark"
  Let's swim with Baby Shark, song and dance Party!
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3- 6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, July 5, 2022
• Ice berg!
  Fun with ice experiments! Explore Titanic's famous hit. Craft a Titanic porthole view of an iceberg.
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Community room
  Ages: 5- 12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Tuesday July 12:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Under the Sea Diorama"
  Featuring age appropriate stories and creating an amazing under the Sea Diaroma
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3- 6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Wednesday July 13:

• "All kinds of Fish"
  Featuring age appropriate stories, felt board, puppets, group activities, songs and simple craft
  Time: 9:30 am - 10:00 am,
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 18 months- 3 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, July 5, 2022
• "Boats"
  We will play boat bingo and a memory game. "Build a boat puzzle
  picture & craft paper sail boats to complete a sea picture.
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am,
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 18 Months- 3 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Thursday, July 14:

• Traveling Lantern Theatre Company Presents "Camp Ocean"
  Welcome to Camp Ocean, little guppies!
  Mr. Sharky, your snaggle-toothed camp counselor, has planned fish-fact-filled voyage to the bottom of the sea. Learn the ropes: how to puff like a puffer fish, flop like a flounder and fence with a swordfish. You'll search for buried treasure and dive into the mysteries of the ocean, and you might even earn a badge or two. All hands on deck as we get underway for a summer of fun!
  Where: 2nd floor community room
  Ages: Family Event
  Show time is 1:00 pm sharp. Estimated program time is 45 minutes. Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Friday, July 15:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Beach Towel Yoga"
  Beach Towel Yoga @ MTL, where you will explore Yoga Animals at the Seashore. Participants will use Yoga poses to stretch and move their bodies. Participants must bring a yoga mat or a beach towel to perform yoga stretches. Parents are welcomed to participate.
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am,
  Where: Community Room
  Ages: 5-7
  Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, July 5, 2022
• Ocean of Possibilities: "Ice Walk"
  Delve into the Ice Walk Game. Ice Walk is a game similar to musical
  chairs, but there's a cool treat if you lose your seat!
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3-12
  Registration is required. Registration starts Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Monday, July 18:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "A Day the @ Beach Sticker Craft"
  Create your own day at the beach with cool beach and ocean theme stickers.
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am,
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3-6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 11, 2022
• "Magic Tiles"
  Learn how to craft tiles for a bathroom or a fridge. Make a set using choice
  shells, fish or ocean creatures.
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Community room
  Ages: 5-12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 11, 2022

Tuesday, July 19:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Stuffed Ocean Animals Craft"
  Featuring age appropriate stories on ocean animals and a special
  activity of crafting their very own sea animal.
  Time: 10:30 am - 11: 15 am,
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3-6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 11, 2022
• Ocean of Possibilities: "Stuffed Ocean Animals" Pick-Up Craft
  Special activity of crafting their very own sea animal.
  Age: 7-12 years old
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 11, 2022.
  This is a pickup craft. All crafts Must be picked-up on Tuesday, July 19, anytime during library hours. No exceptions.

Wednesday, July 20:

• "Explore Sea Shells"
  Featuring age appropriate stories, felt board, puppets, group activities, songs and simple craft
  Time: 9:30 am - 10:00 am,
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 18 months -3 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 11, 2022
• "Octopus' Garden"
  Featuring age appropriate stories, songs, finger play, puppets, group activities, and a simple craft. Participants will make a colorful octopus, and create an under-the-sea garden collage picture.
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am,
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 4-6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 11, 2022

July 21:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Mommy & Me, Grandpa & Me, Caregiver & Me
  This program is designed to create memories using age appropriate puzzles & STEM activities to bond, interact and engage your child.
  Time: Session #1: 10:30 am - 11: 00 am & Session #2: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3-6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 11, 2022.

July 22:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Fit Kids"
  Join us for a day of fun with getting fit and having fun.
  Time: 10:30 am - 11: 15 am
  Where: community room
  Ages: 3-6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 11, 2022
• Ocean of Possibilities: "Sea Glass Mosaic Art"
  Create your own master piece.
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 7-12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 11, 2022

Monday, July 25

• Ocean of Possibilities: " Legos, Legos, and more Legos!"
  Join us for a morning filled with free Lego play. Create, build, and explore with Legos.
  Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 am
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3-12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 18, 2022
• "Something Fishy"
  Craft a Japanese Koi fish with fancy scales of recycled magazines, foil paper, and sequins. Add streamers and a beaded hanging string
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: community room
  Ages: 5-12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 18,2022

Tuesday, July 26

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Ocean Bingo"
  Featuring age appropriate Bingo for preschoolers. Loads of fun!
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3-6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 18, 2022
• Ocean of Possibilities: "Underwater 3-D Treasure Chest Diorama"
  Make your very own 3-D treasure chest diorama.
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Community room
  Ages: 7- 12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 18, 2022

Wednesday, July 27:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Ocean Bingo"
  Here is your chance to test your ocean knowledge with Ocean Bingo!
  Time: 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 7 - 12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 18, 2022

Thursday, July 28:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Ocean Snacks"
  Cooking up delicious tasty ocean snacks.
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3-6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 18, 2022

Friday, July 29:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Velvet Mandala Posters
  Family program: Parents and children are encouraged to relax
  and color a velvet Mandala.
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 7-12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 18, 2022
• Ocean of Possibilities: Beach Themed Votive Candle"
  Create your own hand decorated Tall Beach Votive Candle.
  Time: 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 8-12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 18, 2022

Monday, August 1:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Ocean Themed stories with a Sea Horse Craft"
  This fun-filled ocean themed Jeweled Sea Horse Craft.
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3-6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 25, 2022
• Ocean of Possibilities: "Ocean in a Jar"
  Time: 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 25, 2022

Tuesday, August 2:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Puzzle Day"
  Featuring age-appropriate puzzles. Puzzles are a great way to develop fine motor skills, problem solving skills, hand and eye coordination, just to name a few benefits.
  Time: Session #1: 10:30 am - 11: 00 am & Session #2: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3-5 year old
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 25, 2022
• Ocean of Possibilities: "Sea shore Craft"
  Create and design beach decor for your room using objects from the sea.
  Time: 4:00 pm -5:30 pm
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 7-12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 25, 2022

Thursday, August 4:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Baby Shark"
  Let's swim with Baby Shark, song and dance Party!
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3- 6 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 25, 2022

Friday, August 5:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Steal the Bacon"
  Let's play "Steal the Bacon. Two teams are formed and a player from
  each team tries to "steal the Bacon".
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: community room
  Ages: 5-17 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, July 25, 2022

Monday, August 8:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Legos, Legos, and more Legos!"
  Join us for a morning filled with free Lego play. Create, build, and explore with Legos.
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 am
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 3-12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, August 1, 2022
• Ocean of Possibilities: "Quilling with Ms. Jacqueline"
  What is Quilling Art? Quilling is the art of rolled, shaped, and glued paper resulting in a decorative design.
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  Where: ST room
  Ages: 9 -17
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, August 1, 2022

Tuesday, August 9:

• Ocean of Possibilities: "Ice Walk"
  Delve into the Ice Walk Game. Ice Walk is a game similar to musical chairs but there's a cool treat if you lose your seat!
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  Where: Story time Room
  Ages: 3-12
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, August 1, 2022
• Ocean of Possibilities: "Decorative CD Fish"
  Using recycled CDs' you will be able to create a decorative CD Fish.
  Time: 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
  Where: Story time room
  Ages: 7-12 year olds
  Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, August 1, 2022

Here's what you need to know...

You've made it to the end of the 2022 Ocean of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.

Great Job!

Our Summer Reading Program ends on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

ALL READING LOGS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 to ensure your child receives a reading certificate on Friday, August 12.

All summer reading participants are invited to an Ocean of Possibilities end party.

Registration is required and begins Monday August 8th.

Questions? Please visit our Children's Dept. or call us at 1-845-341-5470.

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Celebrate and Honor Dads!

Let Dad know he's one of your favorite parents!

Sunday, June 19, 2022, is Father's Day, a day all Dads are celebrated everywhere!

Show your Dad know how special he is with an awesome handmade photo frame!

You can make your dad, your grandpa, or your uncle that special gift to show you care, and you can include your favorite photo in your frame!

This photo frame craft is available for PICK-UP ONLY:

Pick up your FREE craft materials between Monday, June 13, through Saturday, June 18 and assemble your photo frame at home!

Please check library hours for possible pick-up times.

This craft is for ages 3 through 12 years old. Parental supervision is required for this craft.

Registration is required.

Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.

TOTE BAG GIVEAWAY!

2022 NYS Summer Reading Program for Children & Teens
at Middletown Thrall Library

The first 20 registrants will receive a FREE Ocean of Possibilities Tote Bag!

Teen Registration begins Monday, June 13, 2022

Children/Tween Registration begins Tuesday, June 21, 2022

For more Summer Reading Program details, or, if you have any questions, please call 1-845-341-5470.

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Teen Book Reviewers

Teens & Tweens, we are looking for you!

Do you like to read?

Are you between the ages of 12 through 17?

If so, please think about becoming a MTL Tween/Teen Book Reviewer!

MTL Book Reviewers can earn cool prizes!

Interested? Please call Youth Services and ask for Bridget:

1-845-341-5470

But don't wait: positions are limited!

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Teens - dive into...

Oceans of Possibilities!

The 2022 NYS Summer Reading Program at Thrall


Teens, join our Summer Reading Initiative!

It's for ages 13 through 17 and runs from July 5, 2022 through August 9, 2022.

Sign up for FREE age-appropriate workshops on important topics like Mental Health, Social Media, Self-Advocacy, Self-Image, and Professional Development.

We'll also have crafting projects you'll enjoy!

Registration required.

Registration starts Monday, June 13, 2022.

Questions? Please call Youth Services at 1-845-341-5470.

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Ocean of Possibilities!

The 2022 NYS Summer Reading Program at Thrall


Here's what you need to know...

1. What is the 2022 Ocean of Possibilities Summer Reading Program? Middletown Thrall Library offers your child the opportunity to beat the "summer reading slide."
   
   The "summer reading slide" is a decline in a child's reading ability during the summer months. Don't let your child or loved one go down the slide! Instead, slide into the library for daily age appropriate fun-filled activities and events! The Library is a place where learning never stops!
2. Our Summer Reading Program will run from Tuesday, July 5, 2022 through Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
3. Registration is required and will begin on Monday, June 21, 2022. Register in-person or call Youth Services at (845) 341-5470.
4. Our Summer Reading is open to these age groups:
   • Caretaker & Me: Caretakers reading to pre-readers (0-3 years old)
   • M.T.L. Ocean of Possibilities Members: Ages 4 through 12 years old
5. Or Summer Reading Program is FREE!

Questions? Please call the Children's Department at 1-845-341-5470.

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Celebrate Moms with cards that say

I Love You

Sunday, May 8th, is a special day to show mom how much you love her!

Here's what you need to know...

• This activity is available for pick-up only.
• We are offering crafts for ages: 3-6 & 7-12
• Registration is required and begins Monday April 25
• Must have a active library card.
• Pick-up dates Saturday April 30 through Saturday May 7.
• Please check library hours for pick-up times

Questions? Please call (845) 341-5470.

UPDATE: Cards of Hope

A very big THANK YOU to our amazing community!

Our community's support and generosity for the people in the Ukraine has been wonderfully overwhelming!

We have received so many cards and donations that we have to, for now, suspend our donation requests until further notice.

All the items we have received will be tranferred soon to St. Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church, and they will be shipping the donations as soon as they can.

Thank you again for your kindness and for helping to make a positive difference in the lives of Ukrainian children and teens.

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One Hop Stop!

Easter is in the making with an Easter Egg Wreath crafting project!

This craft will make a wonderful gift or decoration, and it's fun to create!

This craft is for ages 6 through 12 years old and is available for pick-up only.

Registration is required.

You can register in-person or call 1-845-341-5470.

Pick-up dates: Monday, April 11 through Saturday, April 16, 2022. Please check library hours (thrall.org/hours) for pick-up times.

Questions? Please call the Children's Department at 1-845-341-5470.

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Bunny Kisses and Easter Wishes

Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 10:30 am - 11 am

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Please join us *in-person* for a very special Easter Story Time and Craft!

Our Early Literacy Adventures will focus on age-appropriate Easter stories followed by an exciting Easter Egg Wreath Craft!

This activity is open to ages 3 through 5.

Registration required.

To register, please call 1-845-341-5470.

2022 Summer Youth Employment Program

The 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program applications are now available in the Children's Department.

Please call 1-845-341-5470 for more information.

view event flyer → Middletown Thrall Library's Youth Services Dept. invites you to a live theatrical performance of

The Merry Tales of Robin Hood

Presented by Traveling Lantern Theatre Company

April 14, 2022, 11 AM

in our 2nd floor Community Room

Heroic deeds and jolly adventures!

Enjoy the exuberant tale of intrepid Robin Hood and his Merry Men, who are ever jauntily escaping from the clutches of the ill-disposed Sheriff of Nottingham!

This is a free in-person event for the entire family!

Registration is required.

To register, please call (845) 341-5470.

About the Presenters: "Traveling Lantern has been educating and entertaining children nationwide since 1985. Our mission is to bring great stories to children, to draw them into an active theater experience, to excite their minds and to tickle their imaginations." For more, please visit www.travelinglantern.com.

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Homework Help Returns!

Homework Help will be available on

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 4 pm - 7 pm

starting Tuesday, March 22, 2022 for students in grades 1 through 6.

This program operates on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Each student is entitled to a one-hour session.

There will be NO Homework Help when either the Middletown School District or the Pine Bush School District is CLOSED, or when after-school activities are canceled.

Also: no Homework Help Sessions from April 12-14 (Spring Break)

Homework Help will conclude on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

Parents, here's what you need to know:

1. Homework help is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for grades 1 through 6.
2. Each homework help session will be one hour long.
3. The program will operate on a first-come first-serve basis.
4. Homework Help sessions will be conducted in the Story Time Room with up to three students per table.
5. At the start of each session, students will be directed to a Homework Help instructor.
6. Students must have their own paper, pencils, and any other supplies needed to complete their homework assignment. Due to a limited amount of time, we ask that students be able to identify what assignment they need help with.
7. There is NO Homework Help; when either the Middletown School District or Pine Bush School District is CLOSED or when after-school activities are canceled.
8. No Homework Help Sessions: April 12-14 (Spring Break)
9. Homework Help will conclude on Thursday June 2, 2022.
10. Parents must stay in the building during your child's homework help session.
11. Masks are not required, but they are recommended.

Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.

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Cards of Hope

Middletown Thrall Library's Youth Services Dept. is calling on our "Young Community Members" to help Ukrainian Children & Teens!

So, you ask, "How can I help?"

We have the power to make a difference in someone's life! We will create Cards of Hope!


How this works...

1. Please come to our Children's Department and make a card of hope and encouragement for a Ukrainian child or teen. All materials will be supplied!

2. Our Youth Services Department is also accepting the following donations:

• children and/or teen books in English or Ukrainian
• toys
• sleeping bags
• bandages, first-aid supplies, gauze
• clothes (gently used, in good shape, and bagged)

All donations will be dropped off at



From there, all donations will be shipped to Ukraine.

Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.

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"Luck of the Irish"

Celebrate the "luck of the Irish" with a story and a take-home craft!

This activity is available for pick-up only.

Here's what you need to know...

1. This craft is for ages 3 to 12,
2. Registration is required.
3. You must have an active library card.
4. Pick-up dates: Saturday, March 12th through Thursday, March 17th.

Please check our library hours for pick-up times.

Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.

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Spring Story Time

"Good-bye, winter!
  So long, snow!
   It's time
    to watch
     the flowers grow!"

It's Spring Story Time, an Early Literacy Adventure!

Middletown Thrall Library Early Literacy Adventures focus on the skills needed to help your child become a successful reader!

Story Times will be held in-person!

Space is limited.

Here's what you need to know...

• This event is for ages 3 through 5
• Registration is required:
  • register on Monday, March 7, 2021
    for the Wednesday, March 23rd event
  • register on Monday, March 28, 2021
    for the Wednesday, April 6th event
  • register on Monday, April 11, 2021
    for the Wednesday, April 20th event
• Where and when: 2nd floor Story Time Room from 10:30 am to 11:00 am.

Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.

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Celebrating Dr. Seuss

It's Dr. Seuss's Birthday on Wednesday March 2, 2022!

Our Youth Services Departmentwill celebrate his birthday by offering two great programs to encourage and engage children to read!

1. Children ages 3 through 5 will explore rhymes through our interactive story time. Story time activity includes a Seuss craft that is a blast!
   
   When: Wednesday March 2, 2022
   Time: 10:30 am -11:00 am
   Where: 2nd floor Story Time Room
   Ages: 3-5
   Registration is required. Registration begins Wednesday,February 16, 2022.
   In-person registration or call 1-845-341-5470.
2. Ages 6 through 12, we have a Seussical Craft that will make you laugh!
   
   This craft is available for pick-up ONLY on Wednesday March 2, 2022
   
   Registration is required. Registration begins Wednesday,February 16. In-person registration
   or call 1-845-341-5470.
   
   Please check library hours for pick-up times.
   
   Parental supervision is required for this craft.

Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.

view event flyer → Celebrating African American History & Culture with

African American Book Bundles

Our Youth Services Department will offer African American Book bundles for the month of February 2022.

Book bundles are available for grades 3 through 12.

Each book bundle will contain 4 theme-related books.

Students who write an essay (100 words or more) on something new they have learned from one or all of the books in the bundle will have their names entered in a raffle to win a prize.

There are three categories for raffle prizes:

1. Elementary: grades 3 through 5
2. Junior High: grades 6 through 8
3. High School: grades 9-12

There will also be one CASH Grand Prize!

All essays must be submitted by Friday, February 25, 2022.

One winner from each category will be selected for a raffle prize, and one Grand Prize winner will be selected for best essay!

Winners will be announced Monday, February 28, 2022.

How to get started:

1. Pick-up an age-appropriate book bundle.
(You must have an active library card to borrow books.)
2. Essay submission deadline: Friday, February 25, 2022.
3. Winners will be announced on Monday, February 28, 2020.

Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.

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Valentine's Day Card

One of the best ways to show someone you care is to make a Valentine's Day Card!

You can make a special Valentine's Day card for that special person.

This craft is for ages 3 through 12.

Registration is required, and you need an active library card.

Each craft comes with materials to make a Valentine's Day card and theme-related decorations.

Crafts are available for pick-up ONLY:

Starting Monday February 7 through Monday February 14.

Please check library hours for pick-up times. The library is closed on Sundays.

Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.

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Gingerbread Bear Craft

Holiday wishes made with Gingerbread Bear kisses!

We will provide you with free materials so you can create your very own Gingerbread Bear!

Use your imagination - as well as hugs & kisses - to make your Gingerbread Bear "come alive" afterwards!

Each Gingerbread Bear will come with its own "Birth Certificate", instructions, and travel bag!

What you need to know...

• This activity is open to ages 3 through 12. Please call 1-845-341-5470 to register. You will need an active library card to borrow age appropriate holiday theme related materials from our children's collection.
• Please choose a day to pick up your Gingerbread Bear activity materials:
  • Saturday, December 18
  • Monday, December 20
  • Tuesday, December 21
  • or Wednesday, December 22
• Gingerbread Bears are available while supplies last!
• Adult supervision is required for this activity.

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Holiday Stories & Craft

'Tis the season for stories of cheer with Early Literacy Adventures @ Middletown Thrall Library! Our holiday Early Literacy Adventures is a personalized Story Time Adventure with a children's librarian.

Each children's librarian will focus on Phonological Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, and the skills needed to help your child to become a successful reader!

Time slots available:

• 10 am - 10:30 am, 10:30 am - 11 am, 11 am - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12 pm

Sessions average 20-25 minutes long with 5 minutes for cleanup.

Holiday Early Literacy Adventures will operate on a first-come-first-serve basis.

1. Early Literacy is open to ages 3 - 5.
2. Registration is required. You can register in-person or call our Children's Department at 1-845-341-5470

For your convenience, Holiday Early Literacy Adventures will be offered on Monday, December 6th and Friday, December 10th.

Questions? Please call our Children's Department at 1-845-341-5470.

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Gobble Gobble!

It's the Season of Thanksgiving!

Let's celebrate "Turkey Time" with your very own "Butterball Turkey" craft!

Participants will receive a FREE 15-inch "big ole Butterball Turkey with all the fixins." We'll also provide you with the stuffing to stuff your own bird.

Use your imagination to make your turkey "come alive" after you create it!

Each turkey craft kit comes with its own "birth certificate," instructions, and travel bag!

What you need to know...
1. This activity is open to ages 3 through 12. Please call 1-845-341-5470 to register. You will need an active library card to borrow age appropriate Thanksgiving theme related materials from our children's collection.
2.Please choose a day (Monday, November 15; Tuesday, November 16; or Wednesday, November 17) to pick up your Butterball Turkey activity.
3. Butterball Turkeys are available while supplies last!
4. Adult supervision is required for this activity.

Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.

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Leaves Are Falling
& Autumn Is Calling!

It's time for our Fall Early Literacy Adventures @ Middletown Thrall Library's Youth Services Department!

Early Literacy Adventures is a personalized Story Time Adventure with a children's librarian. Each children's librarian will focus on Phonological Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Print Awareness, and the skills needed to help your child to become a successful reader!

Time slots available: 9:30 am - 10:00 am, 10:00 am - 10:30 am, 10:30 am -11 am, 11 am - 11:30 am, and 11:30 am - 12 pm.

Sessions average 20-25 minutes long with 5 minutes for clean-up.

Early Literacy Adventures will operate on a first-come-first-serve basis.

1.Early Literacy is open to ages 3 -5.

2.Registration is required. You can register in-person or call our Children's Department at 1-845-341-5470.

Wednesday October 20 ("Letter Sorting Tree"): our little adventurers will hear stories about fall, learn counting concepts, and create their very own Letter Sorting Tree craft.

Friday October 29 ("Candy Corn Math"): Let's have fun with Candy Corn Math concepts. Our craft will include Candy Corn! Wear your favorite costume if you like!

Questions? Please call (845) 341-5470.