Paper Pilot Contest Awards

The Paper Pilot Contest Awards have been announced!  The winners were...everyone!  That's right, the 19 children who entered our Paper Pilot Contest received an award certificate and a $5 gift certificate redeemable for ice cream at Frosty Freez!



After looking at all of the entries, and recognizing all the effort that each child had put into their creations, we could not decide who would win.  So, we made the decision to reward every child who submitted a flying machine.  

This would not have been possible without the generous support of the Friends of the Library who stepped in and paid for the gift certificates.  Thank you, Friends!


All of the entries are now hanging on display in the Children's Room, visit us to see the creativity of all who entered.

School Vacation Week Events

Middletown Public Library Director, Theresa Coish, announces school vacation week programs and open-mike poetry event.  All events are free.

Where: 700 West Main Road, Middletown, RI.

For Children: Contact Candise Prewitt, 401-846-1573

 

Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011, Time: 11AM

Science Magic, presented by the Boston Museum of Science. Tickets are available in the Children’s Room.

           

Date:  Friday, April 22, 2011, Time: 11AM

Earth Day storytime and craft, presented by author/illustrator, Wendy Taylor, who will be reading her new book, The Flower.  Books will be available for purchase and signing. Tickets are available in the Children’s Room.

Date:  Saturday, April 23, 2011 Time: 11AM

Rescheduled from last week - Paper Pilot Contest Awards Party. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middletown Public Library

For All Ages: Contact Theresa Coish, 401-846-1573

In Celebration of National Poetry Month – Readings by Ocean State Poets, followed by an open-mike.

            Date:  Saturday, April 23, 2011 Time: 1PM

Acclaimed poets Carol Anderhaggen, Heather Sullivan, David Dragone, and silent lotus will read their poems, followed by an open-mike session for all age groups.

Earth Day for Kids!

Copyright: Wendy Taylor

Local children's author and illustrator Wendy Taylor will be visiting the Middletown Public Library for a special story time of her book, "The Flower".  Following the story time there will be a special Earth Day craft of planting sunflowers to take home!

Beautifully illustrated, "The Flower" is a picture book of a lonesome flower who eventually finds many new friends.  This book will also be available for purchasing and autographing by the author.

Date: Friday, April 22

Time: 11:00 am

Ages: 4 and up

This program is free.   

Tickets are required for this program.  

To pick-up your tickets, please visit the Children's Room.

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

Copyright: Wendy Taylor

Science Magic for Kids

Ever wonder how magic tricks really work? This program from the Boston Museum of Science investigates the science behind the "magic" of several classic magic tricks.  You might learn how to snatch a tablecloth without disturbing the items on top, make a balloon fireproof, and use electro magnetism to defy gravity.  For the grand finale, an educator will demonstrate how science can make it safe to lie down on a real bed of nails!

Date: Tuesday, April 19th

Time: 11am

Where: Middletown Public Library Meeting Room

This program is FREE!

Tickets are required 

Please pick up tickets in the Children’s Room

Call the Children’s Desk at 846-1573 for more info

Toddler Time

Toddler Time is designed for children 18-36 months who attend with a parent or adult caregiver.  In addition to stories, there are engaging finger plays, songs, simple crafts, and movement activities.  Following the story time, there are snacks and playtime for the toddlers, while parents and caregivers can socialize with one another. 

 

When: Thursdays at 11 am

 

This 4 week session begins on April 28th and runs til May 19th 

Limited to 15 toddlers, so please call or visit the Children’s Room at 846-1573 to register for this free program!