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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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Monday, October 25, 2010

Pumpernickel Puppets

The Pumpernickel Puppets will perform "The Lion and the Mouse" and "Three Billy Goats Gruff" at the Middletown Public Library on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 (Election Day - no school) at 10:30 am.

The show features colorful hand puppets, sound effects and lots of audience participation.  The performance is appropriate for children three years of age and older.

John McDonough's Pumpernickel Puppets have entertained families throughout New England for more than thirty years.  For more information, please call the Children's Room Library Desk at 846-1573.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Let the Wild Rumpus Start!

It's Halloween!

Meet Max's favorite monster at the Middletown Public Library when a life-sized "Wild Thing" will be visiting our library on Friday, October 29th at 4pm.  We'll also be reading from Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are".  Bring your camera for photos and pick up an activity sheet!


For more information, call the Children's Room desk at 846-1573

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

An Afternoon of Spooky Halloween Fun!

Join us for spooky stories and  make a spooky spider to take home!  Candy corn and pumpkin bookmarks for all! Grades PK -3 Thursday October 14th  @ 4 pm.  Please call  846-1573 to register!