Summer Reading Challenge

June 1st – August 21st

Summer Reading Take-Out Bags

A Reading Take-Out Bag is 3 library books picked just for you, paired with a craft!  Registration goes live the first week of every month.  We offer Take-Out Bags for grades K-3 and for grades 4-12.

July K-3 Take-Out Bag: Fun in the Sun Suncatchers w/ Paint

July Tween/Teen Take-Out Bag: Plant the Cosmos Seed Bombs (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Storytimes

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.

Family Storytimes Outside

Join us for stories, songs, and movement outside on the back lawn of the library.  Best for ages 0-5.  Walk around the back of the library to find where we will be located at the stone picnic bench.  Please bring a blanket or something to sit on to make yourself comfortable.  No registration required.  In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be cancelled for the day.  Please check the website in case of cancellation.

Monday, June 28th at 10:30am

Tuesday, June 29th at 10:30am

Closed Monday, July 5th

Tuesday, July 6th at 10:30am

Monday, July 12th at 10:30am

Tuesday, July 13th at 10:30am

Monday, July 19th at 10:30am

Tuesday, July 20th at 10:30am

Monday, July 26th at 10:30am

Tuesday, July 27th at 10:30am

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!

Reading Recommendations and Lists

2022 Rhode Island Middle School Book Award Nominees

2022 Rhode Island Children’s Book Award Nominees 

Want more great book lists?  Register for Beanstack and take a look at our curated reading lists and also opt in to receive weekly reading recommendations.