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
Penn State Brandywine Lectures @ MFLJoin us as we welcome a few professors from Penn State Brandywine to the Middletown Free Library to give lectures on topics relating to their field of study or personal research.
Electronic Toys and Apps: A Guide for Caregivers Join us as Penn State Brandywine Professor Jennifer Zosh will be giving a presentation on parenting in the digital age and early brain development. Friday, May 4 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Understanding Gender and Cognition Join us as Penn State Brandywine Professor Margaret Signorella will be giving a presentation on Understanding Gender and Cognition. Gender differences in cognition are relatively small, but some have consequences for career choices and success. Education prepares us well in some areas but neglects some crucial skills. We will look at the current research on the many facets of gender and the impact on cognitive development. Thursday, May 17 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Translating West Berlin: From Nightmare to Novel Lecture and Reading by Penn State Brandywine Professor Maureen Fielding Maureen served in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1980. She was trained as a Russian Voice Intercept Operator, given a top-secret security clearance, and stationed in West Berlin to monitor Russian transmissions. When she received orders for West Berlin, she was overjoyed, but a brief encounter with an East German Stasi agent led to a much longer encounter with American Military Intelligence which left her in a Kafkaesque nightmare. After the Army, she earned an MA in English and creative writing and Ph.D. in English. She has been working on a novel inspired by her West Berlin experiences. She will talk about my experiences and read excerpts of my novel-in-progress. Friday, May 18 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! History Lectures @ MFLThe Civil War in Memory: Then and Now
Lecture by Roger Arthur Tuesday, April 24 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up! The History of Memorial Day in America Lecture by Dr. Gary Grove Friday, April 27 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! The "Copperhead" Vallandigham - the true story of the "The Man Without a Country" Lecture by Roger Arthur Tuesday, May 1 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Civil War Monumentation Lecture by Roger Arthur Tuesday, May 15 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Spring Opera SeriesThe Middletown Free Library is proud to announce our Spring 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, April 12 @ 12 PM – Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck Thursday, April 19 @ 12 PM – Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck The classic legend of Orfeo going into the Underworld to recover his lost love. Thursday, May 3 @ 12 PM– Norma by Bellini Thursday, May 10 @ 12 PM– Norma by Bellini The all time classic Bel Canto masterpiece of love, hate and power in old Gual. Thursday, May 24@ 12 PM– The Elixir of Love by Donizetti Thursday, May 31 @ 12 PM– The Elixir of Love by Donizetti A zany comedy of friendship, gossip and love in a small Italian village. @ 12– 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! ***PLEASE feel free to bring a lunch. Drinks and light pastries served at every session. Reading Cafe Book ClubThe Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck Thursday, April 26 @ 2 PM Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly Thursday, May 24 @ 2 PM w/ Live Skype Q&A w/ Author @ 2:30 PM Email mireference@delcolibraries.org or call Laura at 610-566-7828 if you have any questions.     Movies @ MiddletownMolly's Game
Monday, April 23 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Forever My Girl Monday, April 30 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! **All Ages Family Movie Night** Star Wars: The Last Jedi Friday, May 4 @ 5 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Hostiles Monday, May 7 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! All the Money in the World Monday, May 14 @ 2 PM Registration begins Monday April 30     Documentaries @ MiddletownLast Men in AleppoJoin us as we learn something new or gain a different perspective by watch a riveting documentary!
In May we will be watching Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary Feature: Last Men in Aleppo is a 2017 documentary film about the Syrian Civil War. Written and directed by Feras Fayyad, produced by Kareem Abeed and Søren Steen Jespersen, it documents the life in Aleppo during the war and particularly sheds light on the search-and-rescue missions of the internationally recognized White Helmets, an organization consisting of ordinary citizens who are the first to rush towards military strikes and attacks in the hope of saving lives. The documentary highlights the lives of three White Helmets founders, Khaled Omar Harrah, Subhi Alhussen and Mahmoud as they grapple the dilemma to flee their country or stay and fight for it. The film won the World Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival in 2017[2] and was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 90th Academy Awards. Monday, May 21 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Watch Opera @ MFLCome watch recorded productions of some of world's best operas on the big screen!
The Elixir of Love Opera by Donizetti Join us as we watch a recording of the opera The Elixir of Love starring Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villa? L'elisir d'amore is a comic opera in two acts by the Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti. Felice Romani wrote the Italian libretto, after Eugène Scribe's libretto for Daniel Auber's Le philtre.. Friday, May 11 @ 2 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Watch TED Talks @ MFL
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). They are driven by this goal: How can we best spread great ideas?
Come watch on the big screen some of the brillant TED Talks and be enriched by some great ideas from great minds around the world. Some of the talks include such topics as Music, Art, Technology, Human Interest, Psychology, and more! A short discussion of what we watch will follow. Wednesday, May 16 @ 10:30 AM Click Here to Sign UP! Qello Concerts @ the Library
Come watch a concert of a world class musician or artists! This month we are watch:
Bruce Springsteen: Live in Dublin Thursday, April 26 @ 10:15 AM Click Here to Sign Up! Cheek to Cheek Live: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga Thursday, May 31 @ 10:15 AM Click Here to Sign Up!   A Cup of Tea and the BBC
Once a month we will watch a BBC movie or mini-series while enjoying a cup of tea. We will pick a either a Drama or Mystery. It will be a surprise! Tea will be served, but feel free to bring some sweet treats in to share with the group. Thursday, May 10 @ 10:15 AM Click Here to Sign Up! Mystery Thursday, June 7 @ 1 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Drama If you have questions call 610-566-7828 or email Laura at mireference@delcolibraries.org. 
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, May 10 (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 Market Your Business On the Internet Presenter: Cary Baskin Monday, May 7th, 2018 @ 6:30-8:30 pm Click Here to Sign Up! |
Calligraphy Workshop for Adultsa Makery @ Middletown Program
Come learn how to do calligraphy by a local artist. This one and a half hour micro workshop will introduce students to the fun and colorful world of Crayola calligraphy. Thursday, June 7 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Zentangle Workshop w/ Sheryl Brucka Makery @ Middletown Project
Join us as we learn how to Zentangle by CZT Sheryl Bruck Wednesday, May 23 @ 6:30 PM Registration TBA Wood Burning Workshops
Today we are going to learn how to use cordless wood burners and burn beautiful designs.
Wooden Flowers Wednesday, April 25 @ 10:30 AM Click Here to Sign Up! Wooden Spoons Wednesday, May 30 @ 10:30 AM Click Here to Sign Up! Up-cycled Egg Cartons: Wisteria Flowers Workshop
Join us as we up-cycle cardboard egg cartons and create beautiful hanging wisteria flowers. Feel free to bring a small tree branch or wooden dowel to hang your wisteria.
Wednesday, May 9 @ 10:30 AM Click Here to Sign Up! Leather Leaf/Feather Charm Necklace Workshop
a Makery @ Middletown Workshop
Join us as we make a beautiful leather leaf/feather shaped necklace charm. The necklace chain will not be provided. Wednesday, May 23 @ 10:30 AM Registration TBA Origami Workshops for Adults
Join us each month as we learn how to fold paper and create something brand new! Origami is kind of like magic. You turn flat, boring paper into a three dimensional object using nothing but simple folds. It can be very calming!
All levels welcome! Step by Step instructions will be given! Friday, May 11 @ 10:30 AM Click Here to Sign Up! 
Bead Making for Beginners - 2 Night WorkshopJoin us as we learn how to make our very own beads out of clay. Make your own clay beads to turn into a bracelet. Great for any age! Great for those of us who have arthritis/ hand issues. 2 part class to complete project. Convection oven in your home is best to bake them . If not I’ll, the instructor will take them home to bake them for you.
2 Night Event!! Must be able to attend both nights!! Wednesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 26 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up! Paint Space @ MFLa 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, May 18 @ 10:15 AM -12:15 PM Friday, May 25 @ 10:15 AM -12:15 PM Friday, June 1 @ 10:15 AM -12:15 PM Friday, June 8 @ 10:15 AM -12:15 PM Friday, June 15 @ 10:15 AM -12:15 PM Registration Required!! 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, April 24 @ 2 PM Tuesday, May 8 @ 2 PM Tuesday, May 22 @ 10:30 AM If you have questions call 610-566-7828 or email Laura at mireference@delcolibraries.org.    Beginner Watercolor Painting WorkshopClass led by artist Terry Collington
Learn to paint with water colors while creating a beautiful painting! Have fun with friends while painting at your favorite library! Thursday, June 14 @ 10:15 AM Registration TBA 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 Fall weather! A photography walk ia 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 warm, 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. Tuesday, May 22 @ 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, May 2 @ 10:15 AM Wednesday, June 6 @ 10:15 AM Wednesday, July 11 @ 10:15 AM Wednesday, August 1 @ 10:15 AM Please bring your own laptop if you have one!! 
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.
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado Tuesday, April 24 @ 6:30 PM A Reunion of Ghosts by Judith Claire Mitchell Tuesday, May 22 @ 6:30 PM Scythe by Neal Shusterman Tuesday, June @ 6:30 PM The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying UpPresentation by Amanda Jefferson, Certified KonMari Consultant
Join us for an energizing talk by Amanda Jefferson, one of the world's first certified KonMari consultant. The KonMari method is the revolutionary process of de-cluttering and home organizing created by Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizing guru and author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Kondo's unique process focuses on surrounding yourself with only those things that "spark joy." Amanda will share the secrets of the KonMari method and also guide us through a fun, hands-on activity. You can learn more about Amanda's work at www.indigoorganizing.com, and you can follow her on Instagram at @indigo_organizing. Tuesday, May 8 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up Tuesday, June 5 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up 
Essential Oils WorkshopJoin us as Tina Mulholland RN, BSN teaches us about Doterra Essential Oils.
Class topics include: - Explain what an essential oil is & why they work so well - How to safely & effectively use essential oils for the entire family - Ways to support common issues such as sleep, seasonal threats, and immune boosting. Tuesday, May 22 @ 6:30 PM Click Here to Sign Up! 
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