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Two FUN & FREE Family Events!
Mr. Unpoppable's Twisted Christmas
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 2 pm
in our 2nd Floor Community Room
The holidays have a NEW TWIST as Mr. Unpoppable brings his Blizzard of Balloons to
Middletown Thrall Library. You don't want to miss the Master of Balloons, Mr.
Unppopable, as he climbs inside a 6ft Christmas balloon ornament. A must see event for
the whole family! This program runs for approximately 45 minutes. Registration is
required. Registration begins on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Bells & Motley
Olden Music, Dance, and Storytelling
Saturday, December 14, 1 pm
in our 2nd Floor Community Room
Celebrate the holidays with a live concert performance with Bells & Motley. Performing
traditional Christmas Carols and Dickens'/Victorian Carols. Bells & Motley are sure to
evoke the warmth and spirit of Christmas traditions. A must see family event! This family
event runs for approximately 45 minutes. Registration is required. Registration starts
Monday, November 18, 2024.
How You Can Register...
You can register by telephone by calling 1-845-341-5470, or you
can register in person by visiting our 2nd floor Children's Dept.
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Meet & Read to Addy!
a Certified Therapy Dog
in our 2nd floor Story Time Room on these dates:
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024, starting at 4:30 pm
Registration begins October 23rd.
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024, starting at 4:30 pm
Registration begins November 20th.
We invite you to meet and read to Addy, a five-year-old certified therapy dog who loves stories!
Kids have to practice to become good readers, and this is a great way to sharpen your child's reading skills by letting them read to Addy!
Registration required. You can either register in person in our Children's Department, or call us at 1-845-341-5470.
You can also
register online by following this link.
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Homework Help!
2024-2025 Program at Middletown Thrall Library
Homework Help will be available on...
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4 pm - 7 pm
for students in grades 1 through 6
starting Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.
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.
Homework Help will conclude
on June 5, 2025.
Parents, here's what you need to know:
- Homework help is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for grades 1 through 6 starting
on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
- Each homework help session will be one hour long.
- The program will operate on a first-come first-serve basis.
- Homework Help sessions will be conducted in the Story Time Room with up to three
students per table.
- At the start of each session, students will be directed to a Homework Help instructor.
- 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.
- 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.
- Homework Help will conclude on June 5, 2025.
- Parents must stay in the building during your child's homework help session.
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
Past Events & Posts for 2024
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Honoring Our Veterans
Saturday, November 2, 2024, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
in our 2nd floor Community Room
Join us in honoring and thanking our veterans.
Learn about our military and experience a firsthand account of what it is like to serve in the U.S. Military.
Army Veteran Christian Farrell will share what it's like to serve in the U.S. Army.
Participants will be able to make thank you cards, which will be distributed to veterans in Orange County for Veterans Day.
Take-N-Make cards can be picked up during library hours starting Tuesday, October 1st in the Children's Room.
All cards should be returned by November 2, 2024.
This is a family event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration required. Registration starts on Monday, October 7, 2024. Space is limited.
For questions and to register, please call 1-845-341-5470.
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Celebrate Fall!
Celebrate Fall with your very own take-n-make pumpkin bear!
Participants receive a fluffy furry pumpkin bear to stuff. Each bear comes with its own “birth certificate.”
Pick up Oct. 28, 2024 - Nov. 1, 2024 during library hours in our 2nd floor Children’s room
Ages: 7 - 12 years old
Registration is required.Register online at thrall.org/ecal or call 1-845-341-5470.
Registration starts Tuesday, October 15th.
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
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Halloween Trick or Treat
Story Time & Parade
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
in our Children's Department Story Time Room
Join us in reading Halloween stories, stuffing your very own holiday themed bear and participating in our costume parade around the library. Show off your costumes to our library staff...maybe you will get some tricks or treats.
Ages: 3 - 6 years old
Registration is required. Register online or call 1-845-341-5470
Registration starts Tuesday, October 15th.
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
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Come Draw with Me!
Presented by Catherine DeMaio
October 26, 2024, 12 - 2 pm
in our Children's Department
Learn step-by-step how to draw a Haunted House with Art Teacher Catherine DeMaio!
For ages 8 to 12 years old.
All art supplies provided FREE!
Registration is requ
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.ired. Registration starts on Monday, October 7, 2024.
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Movie-N-Popcorn
Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, 1:30 pm
in our 2nd Floor Community Room
For ages 5 through 17 years old.
Movie running time: 90 min. Registration required.
Register starting Monday, September 16, 2024.
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
is recognized nationally from September 15 to October 15, 2024.
Please join us as we celebrate the rich culture
of Latin American countries through stories!
Also...
let's explore some very tasty treats from
two Latin American countries!
Friday, October 4, 2024, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
in our 2nd floor Community Room
This is a family event: adults (guardians/parents)
must be accompanied by children.
Registration required. Registration starts on
Monday, September 23, 2024. Space is limited!
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
El Mes de la Herencia Nacional Hispana
(reconocido nacionalmente desde el 15 de Setiembre al 15 de octubre, 2024)
Ven y unete a la celebración de la cultura de países
Latino Americanos a través de historias
propias de nuestros países.
Así como también,
Prueba y saborea diferentes y sabrosos platillos
de dos países Latino Americanos!
Viernes, 4 de Octubre de 2024
De 10:30am a 11:30 am
En el 2do. Piso de la Biblioteca (Salón Comunitario)
Este es un evento familiar: Adultos (cuidadores/padres)
deberán acompañar a sus niños.
Inscripcion es necesaria. La inscripcion empieza
el Lunes 23 de Setiembre de 2024 - Espacio es limitado.
Preguntas?? Por favor llamar al 1-845-341-5470.
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Board Games, Board Games,
and More Board Games!
Friday, October 4, 2024, 2 PM to 4 PM
in our 2nd Floor Community Room
We invite you to have fun
exploring the many wonderful
board games we have!
For ages 3 through 12 years old.
No registration required.
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
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"Hello, Autumn!"
Let's kick off the Fall Season with
"It's Time for a Story!"
"F is for Fall!"
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 9:30am – 10 am
Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.
Registration begins on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.
"Fall Animals"
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9:30 am – 10 am
Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.
Registration begins on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.
"Apples & Pumpkins"
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, 9:30 am – 10 am
Ages: 18 months-3 years old.
Registration begins on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
Youth Employment Program
2024-2025
Youth Employment Program 2024-2025 applications are available at Middletown Thrall Library in the children's room located on the 2nd floor or visit the link below for application and additional details:
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
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Meet & Read to Addy!
a Certified Therapy Dog
Sept. 16 & Sept. 30, 2024, 4:30 to 6 PM
in our 2nd floor Story Time Room
We invite you to meet and read to Addy, a five-year-old certified therapy dog who loves stories!
Kids have to practice to become good readers, and this is a great way to sharpen your child's reading skills by letting them read to Addy!
Registration required. You can either register in person in our Children's Department, or call us at 1-845-341-5470.
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Meet & Read to Addy!
a Certified Therapy Dog
Sept. 16 & Sept. 30, 2024, 4:30 to 6 PM
in our 2nd floor Story Time Room
We invite you to meet and read to Addy, a five-year-old certified therapy dog who loves stories!
Kids have to practice to become good readers, and this is a great way to sharpen your child's reading skills by letting them read to Addy!
Registration required. You can either register in person in our Children's Department, or call us at 1-845-341-5470.
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Meet & Read to Addy!
a Certified Therapy Dog
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 4 to 6 PM
in our 2nd floor Story Time Room
We invite you to meet and read to Addy, a five-year-old certified therapy dog who loves stories!
Kids have to practice to become good readers, and this is a great way to sharpen your child's reading skills by letting them read to Addy!
Registration required. You can either register in person in our Children's Department, or call us at 1-845-341-5470.
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Adventures at Your Library:
Book Discussion Guild
Thursday, August 15th., 4 - 5 PM
in our Story Time Room
Author, Susan B. Wile will host a book discussion on her new book Extinction Warrior.
For ages 11 to 13 years old.
Registration is required.
The book will be available to checkout.
Please call to register at 845-341-5470.
About the Book (Extinction Warrior by Susan B. Wile):
Heart-stopping adventures unfold for 12-year-old Luki Sloan, a clairvoyant animal communicator, her pet arctic fox, Mig and Tuk, an android when they set out to find and catch the world's most notorious animal trafficker, White Wolf, leader of the Red Dragon gang.
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2024 NYS Summer Reading Program
& Project AIM
Adventures @ Your Library
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en español)
Come and Explore Middletown Thrall Library this summer!
Our Summer Reading Program is a place your child can go on an adventure at the library! This program allows your child to become engaged in reading books of interest and to be a part of a creative learning community. More importantly, the library is a safe place to make friends, learn something new, and have fun!
We are offering two Summer Reading Programs:
- Children/ Tween Programs (Ages: prereaders-12 years old)
- Teen Program (Ages: 13 through 17). Our Teen Summer Reading Program will offer life skills and career planning workshop presented by Project AIM
Please follow this link to view our Project AIM Flyer in English or Spanish.
Summer Reading Registration begins on Monday, June 17, 2024.
There is no cost to participate in the 2024 SRP! It's FREE!
The 2024 Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, July 8th
and concludes on Wednesday, August 7th.
2024 Summer Reading Program Completion Party
(Ice Cream Party) Friday, August 9th
Our Schedule of Summer Events
Please
follow this link to download our catalog of events for July and August 2024 (PDF)
Summer reading logs are due
no later than August 8th, 2024
Summer Reading Ice Cream Party
with Macaroni the Clown
ONLY OPEN TO SUMMER READING PARTICIPANTS.
Questions? Please call us at 1-845-341-5470
Battle of the Books 2024
About the Battle
Battle of the Books is a friendly regional competition in which participants from various libraries compete.
Each competing library forms a team, and team members are required to read eight pre-selected books.
Battle of the Books is a test of your comprehension of the books you have read. Battle of the Books is described as "a college bowl-type program for teens."
You will BATTLE against other library teams. Go BATTLE or Go HOME!
Here's what you need to know...
- 1. Participants must be entering grades 6 through 12.
- 2. Participants must attend weekly meetings on Mondays starting July 8th through August 19. All participants must attend all meetings. The competition will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
- 3. Parents & Participants MUST attend Orientation on Monday June 24, 2024, from 6 pm to 6:30 pm.
Registration is required to attend orientation.
Registration In-person or call Youth Services
@ (845) 341-5470. Space is limited!
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
Meeting Dates & Times
- Monday, June 24, 6 pm – 6:30 pm
Parent & Participant Informational/Orientation Meeting
- Monday, July 8, 6 pm – 7:00 pm
Our first official meeting!
- Monday, July 15, 6 pm – 7:00 pm
- Monday, July 22, 6 pm – 7:00 pm
- Monday, July 29, 6 pm – 7:00 pm
- Monday, August 5, 6 pm -7: 30 pm
(please note the time difference.)
- Monday, August 12, 6 pm – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 21, 6 pm -7: 30 pm
(please note the time difference.)
- Competition Date: Sunday, August 25
at SUNY Orange ( Orange County Community College), time: TBA.
Victory Celebrations...
Our team will celebrate with a party in September!
The date will be determined at a later time.
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
Annual Kids Celebration
June 8, 2024, 11 AM - 2 PM
Join the Middletown Thrall Library Youth Service Department @ The Annual Kids Celebration
at Thrall Park on
Saturday June 8th, 2024 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
The City of Middletown Police Department Juvenile Aid program will host the annual Kids Celebration 2024 at Thrall Park. Visit the Middletown Thrall Library tent. Learn about library services available to you and your family, many giveaways, and crafts for kids.
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
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Celebrate Mothers Day
with a special "Take and Make" craft
Starting May 9, 2024
We invite you to create something beautiful and memorable for the one you love!
For ages 3-12. Registration required.
Registration begins on Monday May 6, 2024.
Craft Pick-Up Dates
(during library hours, while supplies last)
- Thursday May 9, 2024
- Friday May 10, 2024
- Saturday May 11, 2024
- Sunday May 12, 2024
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
with Stories & Crafts
Join the fun with your very own
Mariachi Maraca craft for ages 3-6
or for older participants ages 7-12
Personalize your own Fiesta Sign!
We'll host two Story Time & Craft Events:
- Session #1: May 4, 2024, 11:30 am
- Session #2: May 4, 2024, 2:30 pm
This event is open to parents with children (ages 0-12).
No registration required. Space is limited.
Crafts are available while supplies last.
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
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Homework Help!
2023-2024 Program at Middletown Thrall Library
Homework Help will be available on...
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4 pm - 7 pm
for students in grades 1 through 6
starting Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.
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.
Homework Help will conclude
on June 6, 2024.
Parents, here's what you need to know:
- Homework help is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for grades 1 through 6 starting
on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
- Each homework help session will be one hour long.
- The program will operate on a first-come first-serve basis.
- Homework Help sessions will be conducted in the Story Time Room with up to three
students per table.
- At the start of each session, students will be directed to a Homework Help instructor.
- 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.
- 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.
- Homework Help will conclude on June 6, 2024.
- Parents must stay in the building during your child's homework help session.
- Masks are not required, but they are recommended.
Questions? Please call 1-845-341-5470.
Summer 2024 Youth Employment Program
Applications are now available for the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program!
Youth Application for Orange County, NY, and the Frequently Asked Questions are included
using this link to the website where the youth application for the 2024 season may be found.
Youths between 14 and 20 years old receiving Public Assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid, HEAP, and/or SSI/D are encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in paper Summer Youth application you can pick up an application up at the Middletown Thrall Library Reference Desk during library hours.
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Meet & Read to Addy!
a Certified Therapy Dog
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en español)
* Starting, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, 2 - 4 PM
in our 2nd floor Story Time Room
* Dates:
- Mon., Feb. 12th, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Mon., Feb. 26th, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Sat., March 2nd, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Mon., March 4th, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Mon., March 11th, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Mon., April 15th, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Sat., April 20th, 11 am - 1:00 pm
- Mon., April 22nd, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Mon., May 6th, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
We invite you to meet and read to Addy, a five-year-old certified therapy dog who loves stories!
Kids have to practice to become good readers, and this is a great way to sharpen your child's reading skills by letting them read to Addy!
Registration is required and begins on Monday, February 12th.
Questions? Please call Youth Services at 1-845-341-5470.
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Middletown Thrall Library's Youth Services Dept.
invites you to get your free
solar viewing glasses for the 2024...
Total Solar Eclipse
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en español)
What is a Total Solar Eclipse? A Total Solar Eclipse happens when the moon fully obscures the sun as it passes in front of the sun, temporarily blocking the sun. During a solar eclipse, the moon casts its shadow on part of the earth. The next total eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024. With the proper solar glasses, you can watch that happen at home or wherever you are that day during the eclipse!
Thanks to the generous donation of solar-viewing glasses from Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the Space Science Institute, our library is a distribution hub for FREE Solar-Viewing Glasses!
Starting on Monday, March 25, 2024, during library hours, members of our community can come in for their free solar-viewing glasses!
Glasses will be distributed at the our first floor adult Reference Desk
and in our 2nd floor Children's Department for parents and children.
Questions?
- For Adults (age 18+) please call 1-845-341-5461.
- For Parents & Children (ages 17 or younger) please call 1-845-341-5470.
Solar-viewing glasses are available while supplies last.
Please note: you must read all user instructions that come with
the solar-viewing glasses before attempting to use them.
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation website:
www.moore.org
Space Science Institute website:
www.spacescience.org
Learn more about eclipses and
viewing safety at NASA's website:
science.nasa.gov/eclipses
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How to Care for a Cat or a Dog
March 27, 2024, 11 am - 12 noon
in our 2nd floor Community Room
Middletown Humane Society will share their Do's and Dont's on how to care for your pet. Learn how to adopt a cat or dog, and learn how you can get involved! Best of all come meet a four-legged friend!
This event is free and for all ages!
Registration required. You can register in-person
in our Children's Dept. or call 1-845-341-5470.
To learn more about Middletown Human Society,
please visit
www.middletownhumanesociety.com.
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Peeps!
March 26, 2024, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
in our 2nd floor Community Room
Fiber Artist Christine Adams will host
a free PEEPS Needle Felt Workshop!
What is Needle Felting?
Needle Felting is an art form using needles
and wool fibers to create 3D objects.
For ages 10 through 14.
Registration is required.
You can register in-person
or call (845) 341-5470.
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Meet "Bubbles" the Blue Elephant
for a very special story time!
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
10:30 am in our 2nd floor Community Room
Middletown Thrall Library invites you to Happyville to meet our special story guest "Bubbles" the Blue Elephant!
Please join us as we share humorous stories focusing on Print Awareness, Phonological Awareness, and Letter Knowledge.
Here's what you need to know...
- Registration is required in-person or call 1-845-341-5470
- This is a family event for children ages 2 through 6.
- Registration begins on Monday, February 5th, 2024.
For more about The Learning Experience, Academy of Early Education
please visit
www.thelearningexperience.com
Questions? Please call Youth Services at 1-845-341-5470.
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African American History Month
Trivia and Wall of Art
How much do you know about African American History?
!!!PRIZES!!! Youth Services will raffle off Special Prizes on
February 20th for weeks 1 & 2
and on March 5th for weeks 3 & 4
Weeks #1 and #2
"African American Olympic Gold Medalists"
Complete an Olympic Gold Medalist Trivia sheet from February 7th
through February 18th and be entered in a special raffle to win a prize.
Drawing will be held on Tuesday February 20th.
Weeks #3 and #4
"African American Inventors"
Complete an African American Inventors Trivia sheet from February 21st through
March 4th and be entered in a special raffle to win a prize.
Drawing will be held on Tuesday March 5th.
Here's what you need to know...
1. All submissions must include your name, telephone number and email address. All winners will be notified via telephone or email.
2. Answers must be legible. Open to ages 8 through 17 (grades 3-12).
3. This is a research activity for your child to utilize the library's print and non-print resources.
4. Children ages 5 and up can draw or color a picture of people, places, or situations that represent
positive and uplifting aspects of African American culture. Submissions should be no larger than
8.5 x 11 inches.
The Children's Room will also have coloring sheets and crayons available.
All art work will be placed on our African American History Month Wall of Art in the Children's Department.
For Questions and Registration Please Call (845) 341-5470
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Valentine Bumble Bee Bear
Nothing says "love" more than a plush
Valentine Bumble Bee Teddy Bear!
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Take-N-Make! Each Valentine Bumble Bee Teddy Bear comes unstuffed with its own kit, which includes a stuffing packet, a "wish star" to insert into the bear, as well as a birth certificate and a buddy bag!
Pick-up Dates (during library hours):
- Monday, February 12th
- Tuesday, February 13th
- or Wednesday, February 14th
About this Craft:
- Registration is required (while supplies last). Registration starts Monday, January 29, 2024.
- You must have an active Middletown Thrall Library card.
- This is for ages 3 through 12 years.
Questions? Please call Youth Services at 1-845-341-5470.
Homework Help Update
Homework Help for January 9, 2024, has been cancelled due to weather.
