Fall October Programming At The Middletown Public Library

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — October is already less than a week away! Here is everything planned for children and teens this October at the Middletown Public Library:

STEM Session with Mrs. McChem – October 3 at 4 p.m.: Learn about STEM through hands-on projects with Mrs. McChem. Best suited for grades 3 – 5. Registration is required at mtpl.org

Gymboree for Walkers (10 a.m.) & Babies (11 a.m.) – October 5: Join us for a fun gym class in the community room as Gymboree of Red Bank returns to MTPL. Registration required at mtpl.org.

Meet and Greet Visit from Roxxy the Therapy Horse – October 9 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Back by popular demand, Roxxy the Therapy Horse will return to MTPL for another meet & greet. Visit mtpl.org to sign up.

Family Movie Night: Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" – October 10 at 5:45 p.m.: Join us for a family movie night in the community room as we watch Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" (2023, rated PG)! Please sign up at mtpl.org.

Movie Night for Teens: Halloweentown – October 11 at 7 p.m.: Enjoy spooky treats and a Halloween movie in the computer lab. Please register at mtpl.org!

Read to a Dog – October 12 at 4 p.m. & October 16 at 6 p.m.: Students in grades K-5 are invited to improve their literacy skills with a non-judgmental therapy dog listener. Registration is required for 10-minute sessions.

Monmouth County Parks presents Silly Snakes – October 23 at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.: Enjoy silly stories and meet live snakes at this fun program for ages 3-5. Registration is required at mtpl.org.

Fall Foliage Art with One River Art School – October 26 at 7 p.m.: Join this free art class for teens led by One River Art School. Registration is required as space is limited.

Halloween Special School Age Story & Activity – October 30 at 4:15 p.m.: Read a Halloween story, do the Monster Mash, and then make a Lollipop Monster. Please be aware of food allergies! Registration required at mtpl.org.

Allergy-Safe Halloween Parade – October 31 at 10 a.m.: Come in costume to trick or treat at the library for non-food treats at MTPL’s annual allergy-safe Halloween parade.