Not one, but TWO bestselling inspirational authors are visiting Middlebury: Colleen Coble and Denise Hunter! Join Colleen and Denise for a conversation about books, friendship, writing, and the publishing world, followed by a book signing. Copies of their books will be available for purchase, or you can bring your own books for them to sign.
Please join us for an interactive storytime, where we’ll focus on early literacy skills, socio-emotional learning, and engaging experiences in 3/4-week, generally themed segments. The stories and activities are carefully selected for ages 2-5 (toddler to early pre-school).
Give back by making a no-sew blanket to donate to the Middlebury Food Pantry! We’ll have snacks and all the supplies you need to make a cozy fleece blanket.
Calling all anime lovers! Relax with friends, enjoy some snacks, try new foods (from Japanese culture), and watch a few episodes together.
Aubrey is back this month to show us all the ways we can repurpose items to make something creative and new without creating waste, using money, or needing fancy supplies. Art is for everyone! Bring your own shirt for this project. We will have some in various sizes available.
Visit our library’s activity and story table at Bonneyville Mill this Saturday! Come early and bring your family and friends for a delicious pancake breakfast, followed by a few lessons on fishing, plus crafts and games for kids. Come catch yourself a trout!
Check Out All Our Programs and Events
Kids
Parents, you’re not alone. We can find your kid’s next favorite book, read stories with your little ones, or help out with a homework assignment.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages your reader through an incentivized, engaging program! Sign up at our Children’s Desk at the library.
Reading Ready! Early Life Storytime
Bring your little ones for an interactive storytime, where we’ll focus on early literacy skills, socio-emotional learning, and engaging experiences in themed segments.
STEM with a Story
Saturdays are for STEM! Join us as we embark on this weekend series at MPL that includes: a story read aloud relating to that month’s theme, a STEM experiment to work on together, and knowledge to take with you!
Teens
There’s home. There’s school. Then there’s here.
Volunteens
Volunteer at the library and around town for National Honor Society credit and Civics Points you may need, or just because you want to! These opportunities will be every other month for two-hour increments beginning in February 2024. We’ll have a lot of fun together while giving back to our community.
Frame by Frame: A Graphic Novel Book Club
Calling all graphic novel lovers! This book club will use both J and YA books from our collection and meet on one Monday each month. Sign up in-person at the youth desk and pick up your copy to borrow from the library today!
Art Nights
Join us the last Thursday evening of each month for various art programs with different artists, presenters, and mediums! The audience for this series will rotate between teens, children, and families so there are plenty of creative and fun options for yourself and your family to choose from.
Adults
View our many programs geared toward adults.
Books & Brews
Enjoy a lighter read? Join Books & Brews – an informal book club held at local restaurants the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Register and pick up your book at the library front desk.
Cinema Showcase
Join us every first Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. for a matinee showing of a new movie on the big screen. Popcorn and coffee are provided.
Let’s Talk About It!
At this long-standing book club, we read books on a theme each spring and fall. Speakers present on the theme and then lead a group book discussion. Register and pick up your book at the library front desk.