Adult Programs at MFL
Registration is required for all programs!
Please register by either calling 610-566-7828 or email mireference@delcolibraries.org
Please register by either calling 610-566-7828 or email mireference@delcolibraries.org
Community ConversationsJoin us in having a facilitated community conversation on high-profile, current event topics in a safe and respectful environment. The "Community Conversations" provides a forum for civil, open discussion with the guidance of expert facilitators, connecting citizens in the communities we serve with local experts, stakeholders and community leaders.
Diversity Awareness Program Please join us for a community conversation workshop about Diversity. Justin Brown's Diversity Awareness Program's mission is to promote diversity and cultural awareness in all aspects of life to people, through active engagements of discussions on social trends, issues and ideas. D.A.P. serves as a resourceful tool in encouraging community members to seek opportunities to become more culturally aware and conscious. This 2-hour high energy presentation incorporates very strong fundamental ideas and concepts on topics relating to diversity. Topics are presented in a new and exciting way, which allows people to actively engage in discussions on social issues and ideas. Justin’s presentation style is high energy, while demonstrating his approach in interaction amongst the participating individuals. Thursday, October 25 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Justin L. Brown, D.A.P. Creator & President, works at West Chester University and in only being in its third year, his D.A.P. has reached over 1200 participants with over 650 members. Justin has traveled to universities all around the country presenting his Diversity Awareness Programs. He has written a book titled "Ugh!?! Not Another Diversity Book!" When Multicultural Competence Meets A Real Reality", which is available on Amazon. History of Medicine in America Series
Lectures by Nancy Webster
Join us as we learn about the history and evolution of medicine and doctors in America! "Herbal Traditions" Mon., Oct. 15 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! "Philadelphia Region's Contributions to Medicine" Mon., Oct. 29 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! "Traditional Midwifery" Mon., Nov. 12 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! "Early Veterinarian" Fri., Nov. 16 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Unlocking the Secrets to Your Dreams Workshop
Presentation by Ken Kaplan
Are you aware that your subconscious dreaming mind is literally a genius within you? More precise than an atomic clock, built to support you growth in the waking life, it is utterly devoted to you. Accurate beyond measure in revealing the depths of the interior of your emotional and psychological life, and able to connect to the highest Spiritual realms including visitations from departed loved ones, the dreaming mind is an extraordinary tool for self awareness, untangling unresolved conflict, and gaining amazing clarity as to what is going on within. In this highly regarded presentation we will go over how dreams work, then there will be time to experientially engage members of the audience directly and spontaneously with some dreams (or parts of dreams) brought forth to demonstrate the principles shared. Resources are provided. Thursday, October 11 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Rockwell and Wyeth: The Great American Storytellers
Art History Lecture by Fred Dixon
There is a saying, “Art speaks for itself.” But the art of Rockwell and Wyeth spoke to the public and critics in entirely different ways. Their works have always been beloved by the public but often attached by the critics. Their styles and subject matter were never even close to what was considered avant-garde art. But they tapped into middle class values and ideals and that added to their popularity. Hear how Rockwell painted the qualities one would like to see society return to and he did it with a sense of whimsy. Wyeth was accused of being a hopelessly sentimental painter of rural scenes. But Fred Dixon will argue the critics never completely understood his work. Often he takes you beneath the surface of Realism and he doesn’t spell it out for us. The lecture will conclude with the firestorm over the Helga paintings and a look at “Christina’s World.” Friday, October 19 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! 
Cooking Tutorials @ MFLLearn to cook some delicious snacks, meals, and treats at YOUR Middletown Free Library!
Air Fryer Tutorial: Air Fryers are one of the hottest cooking gadgets on the market right now! Learn how to cook snacks, meals, and treats using an air fryer, which is a healthier and faster way to cook some of your favorite foods. Spiced Chick Peas Today we will be learning how to make air fried spiced chick peas. They make a delicious healthy snack! There will be samples and each person will go home with the recipes. Thursday, October 25 @ 10:30 AM Click Here to Sign Up! Reading Cafe Book ClubThe Children Act by Ian McEwan Thursday, September 27 @ 2 PM A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness Thursday, October 25 @ 2 PM Prairie Fires: the American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Caroline Fraser Thursday, November 29 @ 2 PM Email mireference@delcolibraries.org or call Laura at 610-566-7828 if you have any questions.    Day of the Dead "Coco" Movie Night and Family Potluck DinnerWe invite you to celebrate Dia de los Muertos “Day of the Dead” with us with a family potluck , viewing of the hit movie “Coco”, and a small craft after the movie!
In remembrance of our ancestors/family who have passed away, bring a favorite dish of theirs to share with the group, which we will all enjoy while watching Pixar’s Coco! Could be a family member’s favorite meal, drink, snack, candy, etc.! Please make sure to include a card stating what the dish is and which ancestor/family member loved it. Friday, November 2 @ 5 PM ALL AGES WELCOME! Must bring something to participate! Click Here to Sign Up! 
Movies @ MiddletownMary Shelley
Monday, October 22 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again Tuesday, October 23 @ 6 PM Click Here to Sign Up!   Tech Help w/ Elliot
Is technology giving you a headache? Once a month our Volunteer Elliot will be here to help answer your technology questions. Some of the topics he can cover include:
Registration Required! Thursday, October 11 (Click on Time to Sign Up) 10:15-10:45 AM 10:45-11:15 AM 11:15-11:45 AM 11:45-12:15 PM SCORE SeminarsJoin us for a series of seminars for small business owners and entrepreneurs by the Chester and Delaware County SCORE organization.
SCORE in Chester & Delaware Counties has over 100 volunteers to assist those thinking of starting a business or those already in business who need help in growing their business. Their combined experience and knowledge matches those of most Business School faculties. How to Write an Effective Business Plan Presenter: Bob Wingerter Monday, October 15, 2018 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Let’s Talk: Product, Price, Place and Promotion of your Business Presenter: John Leggette Monday, October 29, 2018 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up! The Millennial Myth: Let’s Play Presenter: Carol Hatton-Holmes Monday, November 5, 2018 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Leverage Mobile Marketing to Your Advantage,Connect Directly with Your Customer Presenter: Barbara Casey Monday, November 19 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up! |
DIY Bath Bombs Workshop
Join us as we learn how to make our very own bath bombs! Turn your bath into a spa with these fizzy, beautiful smelling hard-packed mixtures of dry ingredients which effervesce when wet. They are used to add essential oils, scent, bubbles or color to bathwater. Feel free to bring dried flower petals, dried lavender, or your favorite essential oil to add to your bath bomb.
Wednesday, October 24 @ 10:30 AM Rescheduled Date! Click Here to Sign Up! Pulled String Painting
Make a pulled string art painting with paint, paper, and string. The process is captivating and the results are beautiful!
Wednesday, Wednesday, October 17 @ 10:30 AM Space is limited! Register Today! Click Here to Sign Up! Wood Burning Workshops
Today we are going to learn how to use cordless wood burners and burn beautiful designs.
Wood Burning Workshop Tuesday, October 23 @ 1 PM NEW TIME Click Here to Sign Up! Paint Space 5-Week Workshop
a Makery @ Middletown 5 week series
Learn to paint a beautiful painting at your own pace with the help of your IPad or Tablet! During this five week long program that meets one day a week for two hours we will use IPads to watch "how-to-paint" YouTube videos while listening to relaxing classical music. You pick your own subject to paint from YouTube or you can bring in your photograph to paint. At the end of the five weeks you will leave with your masterpiece! Discover your inner artist! Ages 12 and older! For Beginners and higher! All materials are provided, but please bring an apron or old shirt to prevent stains, as well as, headphones! **** You must be able to attend at least 4 out of 5 sessions!*** Friday, September 21 @ 10:15 AM -12:15 PM Friday, September 28 @ 10:15 AM -12:15 PM Friday, October 5 @ 10:15 AM -12:15 PM Friday, October 12 @ 10:15 AM -12:15 PM Friday, October 19 @ 10:15 AM -12:15 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Wine Cork Pumpkins Workshop
All you need is a little paint, hot glue, felt and a piece of twine to recycle some old wine corks into a cute fall table decoration that will last for years.
Wednesday, October 31 @ 10:30 AM Click Here to Sign Up! Zentangle ClubCome practice your tangles with other tanglers. Bring your own zentangle kits or borrow some of our supplies. We will put out a variety of Zentangle books to pick out some tangles to practice.
Keep up your Zentangle skills! Tuesday, October 16 @ 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 30 @ 2 PM If you have questions call 610-566-7828 or email Laura at mireference@delcolibraries.org.    Photography Walks at Ridley Creek State ParkAn Out and About w/ MFL Program
Join us for a photography walk at Ridley Creek State Park while we enjoy the beautiful weather! A photography walk in a communal activity of camera enthusiasts who gather in a group to walk around with a camera for the main purpose of taking pictures of things that interests each photographer. Photography beginners or experts will enjoy this experience that can boost ones creativity and see Ridley Creek State Park in a different light.
All ages and skill levels welcome!!! Have you ever wanted to learn how to take photographs using your smartphone or tablet? Laura will be there to help you use your device to take beautiful pictures. **Wear comfortable clothes and good walking/hiking shoes. **Bring your camera, smartphone, tablet, or whatever device you want to take pictures with. In registering you agree that the Library is not responsible to any injuries that may occur while at Ridley Creek State Park. Wednesday, September 26 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Friday, October 12 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! 
Genealogy @ MiddletownGenealogy Research WorkshopsBeginner and Intermediate Levels
(Come in the library to make use of the Ancestry.com Library Edition and get help with your research.) Bring your family tree questions! Get help to break down those brick walls in your research! Wednesday, September 5 @ 10:15 AM Wednesday, October 10 @ 10:15 AM Wednesday, November 7 @ 10:15 AM Wednesday, December 5 @ 10:15 AM Please bring your own laptop if you have one!! 
Fall Opera SeriesLed by Joseph Erdeljac
The Middletown Free Library is proud to announce our Fall Opera Series! The wonderful Joseph Erdeljac has picked out some opera fan favorites, as well as some never before presented at Middletown Free Library operas. We hope you will join us in listening to and learning about three beautiful operas! Thursday, October 18 – Aida by Giuseppe Verdi Thursday, October 25 – Aida by Giuseppe Verdi Thursday, November 8 – Anna Bolena by Gaetano Donizetti Thursday, November 15– Anna Bolena by Gaetano Donizetti Thursday, November 29 – A Masked Ball by Giuseppe Verdi Thursday, December 6 – A Masked Ball by Giuseppe Verdi @ 12– 2 PM ***PLEASE feel free to bring a lunch. Drinks and light pastries served at every session. Click Here to Sign Up! Night Owls Book ClubTo all who burn the midnight oil whilst reading an intriguing story, how about joining us for an evening of discussion? The Night Owls Book Club spends one night a month discussing a book from diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction novels that are sure to pique your interest. Come for the novels, stay for the discussion.
**Great American Read Selection** Catch 22 by Joseph Heller Tuesday, September 25 @ 6:30 PM Peony in Love by Lisa See Tuesday, October 30 @ 6:30 PM The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Sheffer and Annie Borrows Tuesday, November 27 @ 6:30 PM The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson Tuesday, January 29 @ 6:30 PM Penn Medicine and Delco RRC Presents:
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