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Welcome to the MPL Children's Blog! Here we'll be posting info on programming, books, new children's materials and links to other sites for kids and parents!

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Preschool Storytimes


Registration for Middletown Public Library's "Your Two and You" and "Playful Preschoolers" storytimes will begin at 9:30 am on Monday, November 2, 2009.

"Your Two and You" will be held on Wednesday's at 10:30 am beginning November 18. "Your Two and You" is a special sharing time for parent/caregiver and child. Children who have turned three years old and have never been to a storytime may also join this program. Registration is limited to 10 children.

"Playful Preschoolers" will be held on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am beginning November 19. This storytime is for children three to five years old who are ready to join a group. Registration is limited to 14 children.

All storytimes feature stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft on a weekly theme. Each session runs for four weeks. Parents may register for these free programs at the library or by calling the Children's Room Desk at 846-1573. We hope to see you here!

Monday, October 26, 2009

Trick-or-Treat at the Library!


Boo! It's Halloween and we have lots of spooky Halloween books for you to borrow!

Stop by the Children's Room on Thursday October 29th, Friday October 30th or Saturday October 31st to
pick up a candy treat and a Jack-o-Lantern bookmark! No costume needed!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Children's Programming at MPL!

The Middletown Public Library will be offering *free* Preschool Storytimes beginning October 8th. The weekly storytimes will run for four weeks, with the final storytime session for the Fall Season on October 29th.

"Playful Preschoolers" are on Thursdays at 10:30 am beginning October 8th. This storytime is for three to five year olds who are ready to join a group. There is a limit of 14 children per storytime.

Storytimes feature stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft based on a weekly theme. Each session runs for four weeks. Registration begins Wednesday, September 30th.

For info, questions and to register, please call the Children's Room of the Middletown Public Library at 846-1573. You can also register you and your child at the Children's Room desk. We look forward to seeing you!