EVENTS FOR TEENS and PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE Some programs require pre-registration. To register for these free programs, use the online link in the program description below, or call 608-827-7402, email jksenn@midlibrary.org, or stop by at the library's Service Desk. 
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Monday March 27   
 
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Monday Movie Marathon (All ages)

Monday, March 27

12:00pm: Ferdinand PG

2:00pm: The Bad Guys PG

Come for one or both movies! Movie snacks will be provided. 




Wednesday March 29   Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!
 
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

As a member of the Hawkins MS AV club, you are distraught to hear that your friend Will has gone missing. You and the remaining members of the party find yourselves in the principal’s office, where you discover a police file along with a strange locked box that you realize contains the mysterious portal between you and Will. Upon closer examination of the evidence in the file, you realize that Will is trying to communicate with you from the Upsidedown. Can you decipher his messages, and get him back to the portal before it closes for good?

Registration required. Please register for only 1 session of the escape rooms, ages 13-19.




Thursday March 30   Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!
 
In the Main Level Programming Room

Test your Mario Kart 8 skills - think you have what it takes to win 1st place? Race to claim your title!

12 players will face off across 3 rounds, earning points for wins. The top 4 will go on to race for the trophy!

Registration required, for ages 13-19.




Saturday April 1   
 
In the Main Level Programming Room

Come play some board games at the library! We'll have a selection of games available for you to choose from. Bring friends or family to play with, or meet new people at the library!




Thursday April 6   Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!
 
In the Main Level Programming Room

Join us each month for adventures from The Lost Mines of Phandelver.

Players are welcome to create their own level 1 character using any materials from the Player's Handbook, 5th edition, or they may request a help creating a character.

No experience is needed, all supplies will be available along with pre-made characters for anyone who wants them.

While this will be an ongoing campaign, it is not necessary to attend every month - it's structured so that players can join when they are able, but it won't cause issues if someone can't make it.

Registration is required, and opens March 9th.




Tuesday April 11   Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!
 
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Join the Teen Advisory Committee downstairs in the Archer Room, where we'll catch up, talk books, hang out, and plan future library events. Attending the T.A.Co. counts towards volunteering.

For ages 13-19.  Registration not required, but appreciated.

There will be snacks!




Tuesday April 11   
 
In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Monthly library board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month.  Agenda and minutes at midlibrary.org/board  

Public Meeting, Everyone Welcome. 




Wednesday April 12   
 
In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Drop Everything And Read (All Ages)

Wednesday, April 12  4-6pm

Celebrate Drop Everything And Read Day with a comfy and quiet reading space. Bring whatever you need to create a cozy reading space and your favorite book, and just read. Snacks will be provided.




Thursday April 13   Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!
 
In the Main Level Programming Room

The classic Perler Bead! We'll have some example patterns, some inspiration sheets, and some paper if you want to design your own! Come let your creativity go wild.

For ages 13-19, registration required.




Saturday April 15   
 
In the Lower Level Library

Enjoy Peeps-themed activities for all ages! See individual events for more information.




Saturday April 15   
 
In the Main Level Programming Room

Prepare for battle! Peeps face off on a paper plate, guarding themselves with a toothpick, whilst spinning in the jousting arena (AKA microwave). 




Saturday April 15   
 
In the Lower Level Library

Enjoy Peeps-themed activities for all ages! See individual events for more information.




Saturday April 15   Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!
 
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

A Very Serious and Authentic session on the Ancient Art of Peep Sushi.

Come learn to make a Peep Sashimi or Nagiri, a Peep Maki Roll, or a fluffy Rainbow Roll, using classic ingredients such as Peeps (birds), Peeps (buns), Rice Crispy Treats, Fruit by the Foot, Twizzlers, and Nerds.

For ages 13-19, registration required. Please note any food sensitivities in your registration.

 




Saturday April 15   
 
In the Upper Level Library

Vote for your favorite Peep diorama! Prizes will be awarded for the three top choices.




Thursday April 20   Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!
 
In the Main Level Programming Room

Join us each month for adventures from The Lost Mines of Phandelver.

Players are welcome to create their own level 1 character using any materials from the Player's Handbook, 5th edition, or they may request a help creating a character.

No experience is needed, all supplies will be available along with pre-made characters for anyone who wants them.

While this will be an ongoing campaign, it is not necessary to attend every month - it's structured so that players can join when they are able, but it won't cause issues if someone can't make it.

Registration is required, and opens March 23rd.




Tuesday April 25   Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!
 
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

During this one-hour education program participants will meet several education raptors species and learn about their natural history, breeding, habitat and behaviors. These raptors are some of the most beautiful and fascinating birds in the world. Hoo’s Woods program will leave you spellbound and anxious to learn more about these fascinating birds and others. 

*This event is geared towards ages 6 and older*

Hoo’s Woods is a non-profit organization established in 1998, dedicated to the rehabilitation and education of raptors.




Thursday May 4   Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!
 
In the Main Level Programming Room

Join us each month for adventures from The Lost Mines of Phandelver.

Players are welcome to create their own level 1 character using any materials from the Player's Handbook, 5th edition, or they may request a help creating a character.

No experience is needed, all supplies will be available along with pre-made characters for anyone who wants them.

While this will be an ongoing campaign, it is not necessary to attend every month - it's structured so that players can join when they are able, but it won't cause issues if someone can't make it.

Registration is required.




Saturday May 6   Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!
 
In the Main Level Programming Room

Come play some board games at the library! We'll have a selection of games available for you to choose from. Bring friends or family to play with, or meet new people at the library!

Registration is appreciated.




Tuesday May 9   Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!
 
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Join the Teen Advisory Committee downstairs in the Archer Room, where we'll catch up, talk books, hang out, and plan future library events. Attending the T.A.Co. counts towards volunteering.

For ages 13-19.  Registration not required, but appreciated.

There will be snacks!




Tuesday May 9   
 
In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Monthly library board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month.  Agenda and minutes at midlibrary.org/board  

Public Meeting, Everyone Welcome. 




Thursday May 18   Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!
 
In the Main Level Programming Room

Join us each month for adventures from The Lost Mines of Phandelver.

Players are welcome to create their own level 1 character using any materials from the Player's Handbook, 5th edition, or they may request a help creating a character.

No experience is needed, all supplies will be available along with pre-made characters for anyone who wants them.

While this will be an ongoing campaign, it is not necessary to attend every month - it's structured so that players can join when they are able, but it won't cause issues if someone can't make it.

Registration is required.




Saturday May 20   
 
In the Upper Level Library

The Middleton Arts Committee is hosting an Art Walk in downtown Middleton on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10am-5pm. This is a one-day festival featuring the works of fine artists in a variety of media. Painting, photography, ceramics, and more for show and sale. Demonstrations and music in vibrant downtown Middleton, which features locally-owned restaurants and boutique retailers!  Check https://www.cityofmiddleton.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1383 for more information.