Kids' And Teens' Summer Programs At The Middletown Public Library

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The following are the kids' and teens' summer programs at the Middletown Public Library:

Registration for the summer reading challenge begins June 6! Visit mtpl.org to join a summer reading challenge on MTPL’s Beanstack reading tracker page. Logging begins on June 20!

See the play "The Little Mermaid" (Children’s Summer Reading Kick-off) – June 20 at 4:00 p.m.: Bright Star Theatre performs “The Little Mermaid," an imaginative story about learning to make one’s way in unfamiliar waters.

Oceans of Possibility virtual reality (Teen Summer Reading Kick-off) – June 29 at 2:00 p.m.: Enjoy an under-the-sea virtual reality experience with Oasis VRX!

"Nature on the Move!" with the Monmouth County Parks System – July 11 at 3:00 p.m.: The Monmouth County Parks System's Nature on the Move van will be at the library for a hands-on interactive program.

Virtual Teens Who Code – July 13, 19, 26 & August 2 at 6:00 p.m.: Learn to code this summer with weekly virtual sessions sponsored by ICIMS Girls Who Code.

Art For Sea Recycled Material Craft for Teens– July 13 at 6:00 p.m.: Learn about how recycled plastic and trash can become art with the Art for Sea organization. Display recycled art pieces at the library during the month of August.

Talewise Presents: "Pirates Lost at Sea" – July 21 at 11 a.m.: Set sail with a thrilling, action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island while learning about the science behind clouds and more!

No Bones About It! Invertebrates – August 10 at 11:30 a.m.: Learn about the most abundant animals on Earth with this hands-on program, featuring artifacts and live specimens including sea stars, urchins, snails and horseshoe crabs.

Visit mtpl.org to read more about summer reading challenges and prize drawings on the Beanstack reading tracker or to sign up for upcoming programs. Please contact Jenna O’Donnell at jodonnell@mplmain.mtpl.org for additional information.

The Middletown Public Library is located at 55 New Monmouth Road in Middletown.