Holiday Story Time

Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 10:15 - 10:45 am

in the Story Time Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Join us as we share some of our favorite classic holiday stories followed by a holiday craft to take home.

A light snack will be provided!

This event is FREE!

For ages 3 - 5 years old.

Registration required: space is limited.

Questions? Please call 341-5470.

Let's Count Sheep!

Mon., Dec. 23, 2019, 10:30 - 11:45 am

in the Story Time Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Please join us as we experience a fun read-aloud story together.

Each participant will receive a 15-inch fluffy furry sheep to stuff and make it "come alive" with your imagination!

Each sheep comes with its very own "Birth Certificate."

So, start thinking of some possible names for your new fluffy furry friend!

For ages 5 - 12 years old. This event is FREE! Registration required.

Registration begins Mon., Dec. 9.

Questions? Please call 341-5470.

Middletown Thrall Library

Youth Council

Friday, December 6, 2019, 4 - 5 PM

in the 2nd floor Story Time Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Are you between the ages of 13 - 17?

Do you have great ideas for programs and events for teens at MTL?

If so, please join our Youth Council!

At our first meeting, we'll discuss how we can move forward with new ideas and programs for teens!

FREE! Registration is required.

Questions? Please call (845) 341-5470.

Beaded Wire Bracelets

with Oluwafiropo Margaret Ibitoye, a local Orange County artist

Monday, November 4, 2019, 4 - 6 PM

in the Story Time Room at Thrall

Just in time for the holidays!

Join us and learn how easy it is to create the "perfect gift" - for someone or yourself!

We will design our very own bracelet using beads and memory wire!

This event is FREE! Registration required: space is limited, so please register early!

For ages: 8 - 13 years old.

Questions? Please call 341-5470.

Drawing Haunted Houses

Presented by Cathy DeMaio

October 27, 2019, 2 - 3:30 PM

in the Story Time Room at Middletown Thrall Library

We're kicking off the Halloween season with Haunted Houses!

Learn how you can draw a "creepy crawly" Haunted House with art instructor Cathy DeMaio!

For ages 6 - 13 years old.

FREE! Registration required.

Registration begins Monday, October 14, 2019.

Questions? Please call 341-5470.

Peter Pan

A Traveling Lantern Theatre Performance

Saturday, October 19, 2019, 1 PM

in our 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Witness this treasured tale of an adventurous boy "who never grows up" come to life through the very talented performers of Traveling Lantern Theatre!

In the performers' words: "Fly away with the Darling children to Neverland, where Peter battles with a band of pirates and his arch enemy: the villainous Captain Hook. Peter is a daring, courageous and mischievous boy - an incurable prankster with a valiant heart! This ageless story of love and bravery is one of our most popular shows!"

This event is free and open to the public!

No registration required. Questions? Please call 341-5470.

Middletown Thrall Library's Youth Services Dept. and Encore Performing Arts proudly present...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

The Classic Tale of Mystery & Adventure

October 9, 2019, 1 PM

in our 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Experience Washington Irving's most famous American ghost story in a fresh and dynamic production, full of comedy and excitement!

Richard Stillman and Jonathan Luks will breathe new life into the humorous villagers of Sleepy Hollow.

Their memorable theatrical performance will be even further enhanced with mime, music, and dance!

This event is free and open to the public!

For more information, please call 341-5470.

For more on Encore Performing Arts: www.encoreperforming.com

Experience the magic and joy of...

Story Time

Fall 2019

* Wednesdays in our Story Time Room

(* no session October 16, 2019)


Starting Sept. 25, 2019
Ending Nov. 5, 2019

Registration required.

Please choose from...

1. "First Step Growing Time"

   Time: 9:30 AM - 10 AM
   For children ages 18 months through 35 months. This Story Time focuses on literacy through stories and play. At this stage in your toddler's life he or she is happiest playing alongside rather than with other children. "First Step" encourages independent play as well as social skills with other toddlers in a safe environment.

2. "Explorers" Story Time & Craft

   Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
   This fun event promotes creativity and a love of stories among participants of ages of 3 to 4 years old.

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

Knitting & Crochet

at Maple Hill Park

Thursday, September 26, 2019

from 12 noon to 4 PM

Please join us as we gather at the large shelter that is next to the big parking lot located on 105 California Avenue, Middletown, New York, 10940.

This is a FREE event. Registration required.

This event is open to all knitters and crocheters who would like to get together with other knitters and crocheters.

Please feel free to bring your own lunch as well as your projects. It will be a day of fun!

Questions? Please call 341-5470.

Homework Help 2019-2020

Homework Help will be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 4 PM to 7 PM

starting Tuesday, September 24, 2019

*in the Story Time Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Please note:

• On Tue., Oct. 15, 2019, we will meet in our Community Room.
• No Homework Help on Wed., Oct. 16, 2019 (due to carpet installation)
• On Thursday, October 17, 2019, we will meet in our Community Room.

This is for students in grades 1 to 6.

Yes, it's FREE! No registration required!

Please note:

• There will be no Homework Help when either the Middletown School District is CLOSED or when after-school activities are cancelled.
  
  Also, there is no Homework Help on...
  
  
  • Tuesday, Oct. 1 (Rosh Hashanah)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 9 (Yom Kippur)
  • Nov. 5, 27, & 28
  • Dec. 19 through Jan. 2, 2020

In 2020, Homework Help resumes on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Afterwards, no Homework Help on: Apr. 7 through Apr. 9, 2020.

Homework Help will then resume on Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2020 and conclude on Thursday, June 4, 2020.

Questions? Please call 341-5470.

Four Fall 2019 Events

1. Cooking it Up: Back to School with Healthy Snacks!

   Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11 AM - 12 Noon
   Young library patrons will learn how to prepare healthy snacks, including basic safe kitchen and food prep skills. Participants will get to prepare three tasty and healthy snacks (ham & pineapple tidbits, banana dippers, and apple slice donuts). For ages: 8-13. Registration required and begins on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

2. Ghoulish Treats for Halloween!

   Saturday, October 26, 2019, 11 AM -12 Noon
   Participants will learn basic safe kitchen and food prep skills as we prepare not-so-scary eats (bloodshot eyeballs, bloody punch, and mini eye-popping pops). For ages: 8-13. Registration required and begins on Monday, October 7, 2019.

3. Give Thanks for Super Spuds!

   Saturday, November 16, 2019, 11 AM - 12 Noon
   Participants will learn basic safe kitchen and food prep skills, and how to prepare basic baked potatoes. Set up toppings as well (grated cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, butter substitute, steamed broccoli, scallions, and flavored cream cheese). For ages 8 - 13. Registration required and begins on Monday, October 28, 2019.

4. Celebrating the Holidays with Tasty Doughnuts!

   Saturday, December 7, 2019, 11 AM - 12 Noon
   Participants will learn basic safe kitchen/food prep skills, as we prepare quick and easy fried donuts using an electric skillet. We will make a glaze to drizzle over the warm doughnuts, then decorate with seasonal sprinkles or shake in a bag with powdered sugar or cinnamon & sugar. following cleanup, we'll enjoy eating yummy creations! For ages: 8-13. Registration required, and begins on Monday, November 18, 2019.

All four events will be held in the Story Time Room in our Children's Department.

Questions? Please visit our Children's Dept. or call 341-5470.

Knitting & Crochet Workshops

Sept. - Dec. 2019

Individualized Instruction

• Have you ever dreamed of creating or designing your very own scarf, hat, or sweater? If so, learn from the masters! Lu specializes in crochet projects and Betsy specializes in knitting projects. For beginners, we offer one-on-one instruction. Ages 9 and up. If you are interested in learning how to crochet or knit call (845) 341-5470 to schedule an appointment with Ms. Lu (crochet) or Ms. Betsy (knitting).

"Sit 'n Knit" or "Sit 'n Crochet"

• This is an opportunity for knitters and crocheters to get together with other crafters and work on projects. A FREE event, but registration is required. Please note: these sessions are not for learning how to knit or crochet. When: Mondays on these dates:
  • September 16 & 30
  • October 7 & 21
  • November 4 & 18
  • December 2 & 9

Afternoon Knitting + Crochet

• Enjoy knitting with Ms. Betsy or crochet with Ms. Lu. Registration required. When: Thursdays (2 - 4 PM) on these dates:
  • September 19 & *26*
  • October 10 & 24
  • November 7 & 21
  • December 5

*Please note: On Thursday, September 26, 2019, please join our Knit & Crochet Club for a special afternoon session held at Maple Hill Park (Large Shelter) from 12 - 4 PM. Registration required.


Questions? Please visit our Children's Dept. or call 341-5470.

Craft Extravaganza Returns!

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
or
3 - 5 PM
in our Story Time Room at Thrall

Do-it-yourself crafts: Necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and more!

For ages 3 - 13.

This is a FREE event!

No registration required!

Questions? Please visit our Children's Dept. or call 341-5470.

Our Cosmic Neighbors

Animals in Constellations

Wed., Aug. 28, 2019, 11 - 11:45 AM

in the Story Time Room at Thrall

What do you see when you look up at the night-time sky?

There's a whole menagerie up there!

Join us as we explore the origins of these constellations and learn to identify some of the many animals sharing the night sky!

For ages 5 - 13 years old.

A FREE event. Registration required.

Questions? Please visit our Children's Dept. or call 341-5470.

Math Enrichment Program

Registration for all grades begins on Monday, July 22, 2019.

Participants, please select the grade you will attend this fall:

• Grades 1 - 3:

  We will focus on addition, multiplication, and solving basic word problems. Ages: 6 - 8. Starting: Tuesday, August 13, 2019. When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3 - 4:30 pm (August 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29). Registration required. Space is limited. Registered participants must attend all sessions. Anyone missing a session will be dropped from the program. This program concludes Thursday, August 29, 2019.

• Grades 4, 5, 6:

  We will develop a greater understanding of multiplication, fractions, and word problems. Ages: 9 - 11. Starting: Tuesday, August 13, 2018. When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 - 6:30 pm (August 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29). Registration is required and space is limited. This program concludes on Thursday, August 29, 2019.

• Grades 7 & 8:

  Learn to manually graph linear equations on graph paper, check work using a graphing calculator, and how to graph quadratic equations. Starting: Monday, August 12, 2019. When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3 pm - 4:30pm (August 12 ,14, 19, 21, 26, 28). Registration required. Space is limited. Registered participants must attend all sessions. Anyone missing a session will be dropped from the program. This program concludes Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

• Grades 9 & 10:

  Learn to use the sine rule, cosine rule, and tangent rule (and their inverses), how to manually graph linear equations on graph paper. We will review the Pythagorean Theorem, right triangle geometry, quadratic equations, and learn to check work using a graphing calculator. Starting: Monday, August 12, 2019. When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5 - 6:30 pm (August 12 ,14, 19, 21, 26, 28). Registration required. Space is limited. Registered participants must attend all sessions. Anyone missing a session will be dropped from the program. This program concludes Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Questions? Please visit our Children's Dept. or call 341-5470.

Middletown Thrall Library's Youth Services Dept. Presents

A Universe of Stories

The 2019 New York State Summer Reading Program at Middletown Thrall Library

Our Summer Reading Program begins

Monday, July 1, 2019

and concludes

Friday, August 9, 2019

Our Schedule of Events at Thrall
this summer...

Registration for July 1 - July 5 programs
begins Monday June 17.

For additional registration dates for future programs, please keep reading.

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Monday, July 1, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! "First Step" Story Time
  Ages: 18 months 35 months
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 9:30 am - 10:00 am
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! "Explorers" Story Time
  Ages: 3 & 4
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! "Moving on Up" Stories & More
  Ages: 5-7
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! "Learn to Knit"
  Is Knitting for girls only? Absolutely not! Check out Brooklyn Boy Knits @ www.brooklynboyknits.com
  So, why learn to Knit?
  1. Can improve concentration
  2. Help kids read
  3. Help kids develop patience
  4 Help kids relax
  5 Joining a knitting group encourages community with peers
  6 It's FUN!
  Ages: 9-17
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  Registration required.
  Dates: Mondays July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
• A Universe of Stories! Board Games for Everyone!
  Where: Story Time Room
  Ages: 6-12
  Program Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  No registration required.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Fun with Legos!
  Ages: 3-12
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
  No registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Color your own mandala!
  Ages: 6-12
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
  Registration required.
  Wednesday, July 3, 2019
• A Universe of Stories! Board Games for Everyone!
  Ages: 3-12
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon No registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Free Time with Launch Pad Tablets!
  Launch Pad Tablets are age appropriate, secure, pre-loaded
  STEM software just for children.
  Ages: 3-12
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Registration required.

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* Thursday, July 4, 2019: Library Closed *

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Friday, July 5, 2019

• A Universe of Puzzles! Puzzle Time!
  Puzzle time will help children develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and basic shape recognition.
  Ages: 18 months 35 months
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 9:30 am - 10:00 am
  Registration required. Space is limited.
• A Universe of Puzzles! Puzzle Time!
  Puzzle time will help children develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, shape recognition, problem solving skills, logical reasoning, and patience.
  Ages: 3-5
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
  Registration required. Space is limited.
• A Universe of Stories! Create your very own Bisque Pendant Necklace
  Ages: 6-13
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
  Registration required.

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Registration begins Monday, July 1, 2019
for July 8 - July 12 Events

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Monday, July 8, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Create your very own Animal Mask
  Ages: 3-5
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! "Learn to Knit"
  Ages: 9-17
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Aerospace Canvas Art with Miss Rainbow
  Ages: 6-13
  Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  Where: Community Room
  Registration required.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Popcorn-N-Movie showing "Dr. Seuss: The Lorax"
  Ages: 5-12
  Time: 9:30 am
  Running time: 1 hour 27 min
  Where: Story Time Room
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Sensory Tube Project
  Ages: 8-12
  Time: 4:00 pm -5:15pm
  Where: Story Time Room
  Registration required.
• 2019 Battle of the Books Meeting/Orientation
  Participants must be entering grades 6th - 12th. Additional meeting dates and times will be discussed at a later date: To join the "Battle" participants must read 8 books (books have been selected).
  
  "Battle of the Books" is a test of your comprehension of the 8 books you have read. You will BATTLE against other library teams. Go BATTLE or Go HOME!
  Time: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  Where: Story Time Room
  Registration required.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Free Time with Launch Pad Tablets!
  Launch Pad Tablets are age appropriate, secure, pre-loaded STEM software just for children.
  Ages: 3-12
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Mineral Mosaic Project
  Ages: 8-13
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Registration required.

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Jumbo Washable Hand Paint Activity
  Where: Story Time Room
  Ages: 3-5
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Doodle Puzzles
  Where: Story Time Room
  Ages: 6-12
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Registration required.

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Friday, July 12, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! With Ms. Eileen from "It's Time for a Story"
  "Embracing a Universe of Stars"
  Ages: 18 months - 35 months
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10: 00 am - 10:30 am
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! With Ms. Eileen from "It's Time for a Story"
  "3-2-1 Blast Off!"
  Ages: 4-7
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10:45 am - 11:30 am
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! L &L (late lunch)-N-Movie
  Showing "Captain Marvel"
  Ages: 8-17
  Time: 3:00 pm
  Running time: 124 minutes
  Where: 2nf floor Community Room
  Children 8 and under must be accompanied with an adult 18 years old or older. Film not appropriate for children 8 and under.
  Registration required.

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Registration begins Monday, July 8, 2019
for July 15 - July 19 events.

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Monday, July 15, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! With "Frogs &Toads"
  "Meet a live frog &toad! How are they the same and how are they different/ Learn about amphibian metamorphosis. Discover how adaptations help frogs and toads survive."
  Ages: 3-5
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! "Learn to Knit"
  Ages: 9-17
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Create your own Inspiring Word Bracelet
  Ages: 3-13
  Where: Story Time Room
  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Registration required.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! BINGO!
  Ages: 5-12
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
  Where: Story Time Room
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Let's Play "ICE WALK"
  Ages: 3-12
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Story Time Room
  No registration required.
  Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

• Celebrate A Universe of Stories with Traveling Lantern Theatre Company:
  "My Mother the Astronaut" - A live performance!
  To the moon and beyond!
  
  Aquarius' mom is an astronaut and today is "Take your child to work day". Aquarius can't wait to go to NASA and find out what it's like to be in space! They visit Mission Control where she meets scientists and engineers who show her what they do and she learns all about space travel. Her imagination blasts off and she dreams of incredible journeys through the cosmos!
  This is a family event!
  Time: 1:00 pm
  Where: Community Room
  No registration required!

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Have you ever dreamed of learning magic?
  If so, you don't want to miss Joe Fisher's Magic Workshop. Participants will learn how to recreate some of Joe's favorite tricks. Ages: 6 - 12
  Where: Community Room
  Time: 4 - 4:45 PM
  Registration required. Space is limited.

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Friday, July 19, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Fun with Legos!
  Ages: 3-12
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
  No registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Kaleidoscope Project
  Ages: 8-13
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Registration required.
  Registration begins Monday, July 15, 2018
  for July 22 - July 26 events.

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Monday, July 22, 2018

• A Universe of Stories! Board Games for Everyone!
  Where: Story Time Room
  Ages: 3-12
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.
  No registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! "Learn to Knit"
  Ages: 9-17
  Where: Story Time Room
  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm.
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Create your very own Bisque Pendant Necklace
  Ages: 6-13
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm.
  Registration required.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Create your own Inspiring Word Bracelet
  Ages: 3-13
  Where: Story Time Room
  11:00 am - 12:00 noon.
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! With Ms. Eileen from "It's Time for a Story"
  "Stained Glass Stars"
  Ages: 5-13
  Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Story Time Room.
  Registration required.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Color Me: Stand Up Robots
  Ages: 3-5
  Where: Story Time Room
  10:30 am - 11:00 am.
  Registration required.
• Aerospace Canvas Art with Miss Rainbow
  Ages: 6-13
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! With Ms. Eileen from "It's Time for a Story"
  "Zoom, Rockets, Zoom"
  Ages: 18 months- 35 months
  Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! With Ms. Eileen from "It's Time for a Story"
  "I Love Stars"
  Ages: 3-5
  Time: 10:45 am - 11:30 am
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! "Why Native Plants Are Important"
  "Native plants are the foundation of your ecosystem, providing food and shelter for insects and wildlife, contributing to soil health and water quality. Learn to identify local native plants."
  Ages: 8-13
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.

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Friday, July 26, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Let's Play "ICE WALK"
  Ages: 3-12
  Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am
  Where: Story Time Room.
  No registration required.
• Universe of Stories! Create your own Air Freshener
  Ages: 7-12
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.

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Registration begins Monday, July 22, 2019
for July 29 - August 2 events.

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Monday, July 29, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! "Cool Caterpillars"
  "Meet awesome live caterpillars! Discover how they eat, move and breathe. Learn about metamorphosis-what will our caterpillars turn into?
  Ages: 3-5
  Time: 10:30am - 11:00 am
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Night Constellations
  Ages: 5-13
  Time: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Paint a Stained Glass Pendant
  Ages: 6-12
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 11:00 am- 12:00 noon.
  Registration required.
  
• A Universe of Stories! Make a Wooden Pendant
  Ages: 5-12
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! With Ms. Eileen from "It's Time for a Story"
  Toddler Dinosaur Romp &Stomp"
  Ages: 18 months - 35 months
  Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! With Ms. Eileen from "It's Time for a Story"
  "Plants"
  Ages: 3-5
  Time: 10:45 am - 11:30 am
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Make a Stained Glass Suncatcher Mandala
  Ages: 7-13
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Free Time with Launch Pad Tablets!
  Launch Pad Tablets are age appropriate, secure, pre-loaded STEM software just for children.
  Ages: 3-12
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! Geometric Community Project
  This project has two sessions (session #2: Aug. 5).
  Ages: 8-13
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.

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Friday, August 2, 2019

REMINDER: ALL reading logs MUST
be handed in by Friday, Aug. 2)

• A Universe of Puzzles! Puzzle Time!
  Puzzle time will help children develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, shape recognition, problem solving skills, logical reasoning, and patience.
  Ages: 3-5
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 10:30am - 11:00 am.
  Registration required. Space is limited.
• A Universe of Stories! Free Time with Launch Pad Tablets!
  Launch Pad Tablets are age appropriate, secure, pre-loaded STEM software just for children.
  Ages: 3-12
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
  Registration required.

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Registration begins Monday, July 29, 2019
for August 5 - August 9 events.

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Monday, August 5, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Create your very own Mandala
  Ages: 6-12
  Where: Story Time Room
  Time: 11:00 am -12:00 noon
  Registration required.
  
• A Universe of Stories! Geometric Community Project
  Ages: 8-13
  Time: 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
  Where: Story Time Room
  Registration required.

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! Make your own "Body Lotion"
  Ages: 6-17
  Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  Where: Story Time Room.
  Registration required.
• A Universe of Stories! With Ms. Eileen from "It's Time for a Story"
  "Recycle Craft; Rockets &Space Helmets"
  Ages: 5-13
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: 2nd floor Community Room.
  Registration required.

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! "Steal the Bacon" Team Building Activity
  Ages: 5-13
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: 2nd floor Community Room.
  Registration required.

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

• Ice Cream Social with Special Guest...
  Stewart's Shop will provide Ice Cream Sundaes to SRP participants.
  Registration is required and is open only to registered Summer Reading participants.
  Where: 2nd floor Community Room
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  

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Friday, August 9, 2019

• A Universe of Stories! With Rizzo's Wildlife Discovery
  Ages: Family event
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Where: 2nd floor Community Room
  No registration required.

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

Learning How to Knit!

* Mondays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM

in the 2nd floor Story Time Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Let's kick off "A Universe of Stories" with Learning How to Knit!

So, is knitting only for girls? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Knitting is for everyone! For a great example, check out Brooklyn Boy Knits:

• http://www.lionbrand.com/blog/brooklyn-boy-knits-yarnementary/
• https://www.brooklynboyknits.com/

WHY learn to knit?

1. Knitting can improve your concentration.
2. Knitting can improve your reading skills.
3. Knitting can help you to develop patience.
4. Our "MTL" Kids Knitting Club encourages community with peers!
5. All of this is FUN and completely FREE!

* MTL Kids Knitting Club will meet on the following Mondays:

• July 1
• July 8
• July 15
• July 22
• July 29

Registration required. Registration begins Monday, June 17, 2019.

For ages 9 through 17. Questions? Please call 341-5470.

2019 Battle of the Books Meeting/Orientation

Participants must be entering grades 6th - 12th.

Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, July 2nd, 6 - 6:30 PM. Additional dates and times will be discussed later.

To join the "Battle," participants must read 8 books (titles have been selected). "Battle of the Books" is a test of your comprehension of the 8 books you have read.

You will BATTLE against other library teams. Go BATTLE or go HOME!

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

Tween/Teen Student Volunteer Opportunities

@ Middletown Thrall Library

Student volunteers are accepted from 6th grade (must have completed the 6th grade) through 12th grade.

Interviews will be held for volunteer positions on Wednesday, June 26, Thursday, June 27, and Friday, June 28.

ALL interviews must be scheduled. To schedule an interview with Bridget, please call her at (845) 341-5470 after June 10, 2019.

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

2019: A Universe of Stories!

The Official New York State Summer Reading Program at Thrall

Our summer reading program begins Monday, July 1, 2019, and concludes Friday, August 9, 2019.

Registration begins Monday June 17, 2019. Registration is in person only.

We will have events for pre-readers (6 years and under), parents / caregivers ("read to me"), as well as young readers in grades K through 7.

Please stay tuned for our full list of summer events!

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

National Volunteer Week 2019

National Volunteer Week runs April 7 - 13, 2019, and Youth Services at Thrall would like to take a moment to acknowledge - and to express our gratitude toward - all those who have offered their time and energy volunteering in our Children's Department. Thank you for your service to our community!

Mother's Day Art Project

with Miss Rainbow of Creative Arts

Friday, May 10, 2019, 4 - 5:15 PM*

(* clean-up time 5:15 pm -5:45 pm)
in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Participants will create a work of art for Mom!

This is a FREE event!

Registration required.

For ages 6 - 13.

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

Marie Segares

Knitting / Crochet Pro

of Underground Crafter

A Thrall Library Knit & Crochet Club Event

Saturday, May 4, 2019, 12 noon - 3 pm

in our 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Please join our MTL Knit & Crochet Club as we welcome Marie Segares, who will present a hands-on workshop on Freeform Crochet & Knitting.

Freeform Crochet and Knit is a fiber art that includes a number of creative techniques using a variety of stitches without a pattern.

Registration required. $5.00 materials fee required at the time of registration. Workshop Requirements...

• Participants must be proficient in crochet or knitting.
• Please bring different size crochet hooks or different size knitting needles.

The Day's Lineup...

• 12:00 pm - 12:30: Show & Tell with MTL Knit & Crochet Club
• 12:30 pm - 1 pm: Light Lunch
• 1:30 - 3 pm: Freeform Crochet & Knit Workshop with Marie Segares

You don't want to miss this event! There will be give-aways and a FREE raffle provided by Marie Segares. A day filled with projects, patterns, food, and old and new friends!

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

About the Presenter: Marie shares free crochet and knitting patterns, sewing projects, and more on the Underground Crafter blog at undergroundcrafter.com. Marie Segares has been hooked on crochet since she learned from her grandmother when she was 9, and she conquered her fear of knitting in 2010. In addition to designing, Marie is a professional member of the Crochet Guild of America and is a Digital Content Creator member of the Association for Creative Industries. Beyond teaching crochet and knitting in her hometown of New York City, Marie has also taught at the Finger Lakes Fiber Festival, The North Jersey Fiber Arts Festival, and the Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival.

Spring Story Time

"Spring has sprung!"

Wednesdays in our Story Time Room at Thrall:

• April 10, 2019
• April 17, 2019
• April 24, 2019

Registration required.

Choose from:

• "First Step Growing Time"
  Time: 9:30 AM - 10 AM
  For children ages 18 months through 35 months. This Story Time focuses on literacy through stories and play. At this stage in your toddler's life he or she is happiest playing alongside rather than with other children. "First Step Growing Time" encourages independent play as well as social skills with other toddlers in a safe environment.
• "Explorers" Story Time & Craft
  Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
  This fun-filled event promotes creativity and a love of stories among participants of ages of 3 to 4 years old.

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

FREE Popcorn + Movie

Bumblebee

Wednesday April 17, 2019, 1:30 PM

in our Story Time Room at Thrall

"Cybertron has fallen. When Optimus Prime sends Bumblebee to defend Earth, his journey to become a hero begins."

For ages 6 - 13. 113 minutes. Registration required.

Questions? Please contact our Children's Department: (845) 341-5470.

Craft Extravaganza!

Friday, April 19, 2019

10:00 am - 12:00 noon
or 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

or Monday, April 29, 2019

3:00 pm - 5:30 pm in our Story Time Room at Middletown Thrall Library

For ages: 3 - 13.

FREE! No registration required!

Questions? Please contact our Children's Department: (845) 341-5470.

Winter Story Time 2019

Wednesdays in our Story Time Room at Thrall

Registration begins Monday, January 28, 2019.

Story Time starts Wednesday, February 13, 2019 and concludes Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

Choose from:

• "First Step Growing Time" (9:30 - 10 am)
  No registration required.
  For children ages 18 months through 35 months. This Story Time focuses on literacy through stories and play. At this stage in your toddler's life he or she is happiest playing alongside rather than with other children. "First Step Growing Time" Encourages independent play as well as social skills with other toddlers in a safe environment.
• "Explorers" Story Time & Craft (10:15 - 10:45 am)
  Registration required.
  This fun-filled event promotes creativity and a love of stories among participants of ages of 3 to 4 years old.

Questions? Please visit our Children's Dept. or call 341-5470.

Attention: All Knitters!!!

Learn to Knit Cables

Mon., March 4, 2019, 6 - 7:45 PM

We will be working on how to knit a Cabled Hat, Cabled Scarf, or a Cabled Cowl. You can choose your pattern (hat, scarf, or cowl)!

Registration required. Participants must be able to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off.

We will provide the pattern and light refreshments.

Registration begins on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.

When you register, you can select your FREE pattern. Based on your pattern selection, we will explain what you will need to complete your project.

Registration begins on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.

Questions? Please visit our Children's Dept. or call 341-5470.

Arctic Animal Workshop

Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, 3:30 - 4:45 PM

Build your very own arctic plush toy with its own birth certificate! For ages 5 to 13 years old. Registration required.

Please note: Due to popular demand for this workshop, we are asking anyone interested in this event, who also attended our Dec. 7, 2018 Winter Wonderland Workshop, to please register first to be on our wait list. As space becomes available, wait list persons will be called. In doing so, it is our hope our Children's Department can provide as many children as possible the opportunity to make their very own plush toy. Thank you very much for your interest, support, and understanding!

Questions? Please visit our Children's Dept. or call 341-5470.

Teen Book Club

Please join us for our next reading: Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein.

About the book: "About the book: "Oct. 11th, 1943: A British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are best friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the game before it's barely begun."

You can borrow or reserve free copies of the book through our library / library system. Ask a librarian about that!

Our Book Club will meet at 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm in our Story Time Room at Middletown Thrall Library on...

• Feb. 8, 2019

Registration is required.

For students in grades 6 through 12.

Questions? Please visit our Children's Dept. or call 341-5470.

Teen Book Club

Please join us for our next reading: Bone Gap by Laura Ruby.

About the book: "Eighteen-year-old Finn, an outsider in his quiet Midwestern town, is the only witness to the abduction of town favorite Roza, but his inability to distinguish between faces makes it difficult for him to help with the investigation, and subjects him to even more ridicule and bullying."

You can borrow or reserve free copies of the book through our library / library system. Ask a librarian about that!

Our Book Club will meet at 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm in our Story Time Room at Middletown Thrall Library on...

• January 11, 2019

Registration is required.

For students in grades 6 through 12.

Questions? Please visit our Children's Dept. or call 341-5470.

Homework Help 2019

Homework Help will be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 4 PM to 7 PM, until Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Please note: There will be no Homework Help on Jan. 30, 2019.

This is for students in grades 1 to 6.

Yes, it's FREE! No registration required.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Homework Help when either the Middletown School District is CLOSED or when after-school activities are cancelled.

No Homework Help from April 15, 2019 through Apr. 22, 2019: Homework Help later resumes on Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2019.

Questions? Please call 341-5470.