Storytimes During Coronavirus
It is the highlight of our week to share storytime with your family. All storytimes are now virtual until further notice.
Please join us on our Facebook page where we post our virtual storytimes! A Facebook account or registration is not required for viewing. Simply click the links and enjoy.
Monday, February 22nd: Virtual Family Storytime
Monday, March 1st: Virtual Letter “M” Storytime. Join us for a storytime on Facebook that relates to the letter “M”! You can also pick up a Letter M Learning Packet in the library to go along with this storytime. The packet includes activities suitable for ages 3-6. Packets will be available in the Children’s Department. Quantities will be limited. While supplies last. Curbside pickup is available; please email us at middletownreads@gmail.com with your name and phone number.
Monday, March 8th: Virtual Family Storytime
Monday, March 15th: Virtual Letter “N” Storytime. Join us for a storytime on Facebook that relates to the letter “N”! You can also pick up a Letter N Learning Packet in the library to go along with this storytime. The packet includes activities suitable for ages 3-6. Packets will be available in the Children’s Department. Quantities will be limited. While supplies last. Curbside pickup is available; please email us at middletownreads@gmail.com with your name and phone number.
Monday, March 22nd: Virtual Family Storytime
Monday, March 29th: Virtual Letter “O” Storytime. Join us for a storytime on Facebook that relates to the letter “O”! You can also pick up a Letter O Learning Packet in the library to go along with this storytime. The packet includes activities suitable for ages 3-6. Packets will be available in the Children’s Department. Quantities will be limited. While supplies last. Curbside pickup is available; please email us at middletownreads@gmail.com with your name and phone number.
Tween/Teen Take-Out Bag
Tell us which genres the tween/teen is interested in and we’ll surprise them with 3 library books checked out to them, paired with a monthly craft/activities. Return the library books, but keep the craft and activities or extra goodies! This month’s craft is Mod Podge watercolor magnets.
Keep your reading journey going by logging 100 books read before High School! This challenge is meant for students in K-8. For every 20 books read, you’ll receive a free book. This challenge can only be completed once. Download the Beanstack Tracker to your phone or tablet, search for Middletown Public Library (RI), and follow the prompts to either create an account or sign in.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge
The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge fosters an early love of reading and builds early literacy skills. Open to babies through preschool. Find it on our Beanstack page!
Book Bundles
Popular for years with families in our library, our book bundles are also available for curbside pickup and book requests. Simply complete the book bundle request form below, and we will arrange a pickup for you. Don’t see a topic listed that you are interested in? You can still request it, and we’ll do our best to pull books for you on that topic.
Inside the Children’s Department: What to Expect
- We have removed all toys and seating, and tables have been turned into display spaces. Take-and-Make crafts are available, and we are more than happy to help you!
- We encourage patrons to keep their visits to 20 minutes in the building to allow more patrons to have an opportunity to use the library. The Children’s Department is open for browsing only.
- Patrons and staff are required to wear a mask at all times while inside the library, per the Governor’s mandate. Masks should fully cover the nose and mouth. Children under 2 are exempt.
Reading Recommendations and Lists
2021 Rhode Island Middle School Book Award Nominees
Find eBooks, videos, and more with these resources!
