For families with children entering Pre-K - 5th grade. This take and make program will provide you with everything you need to make a yummy caramel apple and a tote bag to take apple picking. The first 50 registrants will be contacted to arrange a curbside pickup time. Visit the library's YouTube channel on September 26th at 9:30am to follow along with the instructions. Please register each child in your family. | Program details » >>

For children entering 1st - 5th grade. This Take-and-Make program will provide you with everything you need to explore this cool science experiment and make your own art collage. The first 25 registrants will be contacted to arrange a pickup time to get your supplies. Then tune in to mcpl.tv for a two-part instructional video. | Program details » >>

For children in Pre-K - 2nd grade. Using fun craft items create your own unique rocket ship! The first 35 registrants will be contacted to arrange a curbside pickup to receive a kit containing the needed supplies and instructions. On October 2nd tune into mcpl.tv to view video instructions. | Program details » >>

For children in Kindergarten - 5th grade. The Great Give Back is a day of community service throughout libraries in New York State. Cards for Troops is a Take and Make program for school age children and their families. Kits will include materials to create a special card that will be returned to the library and then donated to Boots on the Ground NY A certificate of community service will be emailed when the cards are returned. The first 30 registrants will be contacted to arrange a curbside pickup of needed supplies and instructions. Then tune into the library's YouTube channel, mcpl.tv at 10 am to view the instructional video. | Program details » >>

The Great Give Back is a day of community service throughout libraries in New York State. Kindness Place Mats for Seniors is a Take and Make program for children in Kindergarten through 12th grade and their families. Kits will include materials to create a place mat for senior citizens that will be returned to the library, laminated and then donated to different food outreach programs. A certificate of community service will be emailed when the place mats are returned. The first 30 registrants will be contacted to arrange a curbside pickup of needed supplies and instructions. Then tune into the library's YouTube channel, mcpl.tv at 11:30 am to view the instructional video. | Program details » >>

Live Homework Help by Brainfuse is a free resource that allows you to work one-on-one with online tutors. You can draw or type your question in their online classroom and receive live homework assistance from a Brainfuse-certified tutor. Tutors are trained to not only provide answers but to help you master the homework assignment’s underlying academic concepts. | Program details » >>

The Nature Explorium is open for families by appointment! Since there is no way to disinfect the outside area, we will be limiting the number of visitors in the Nature Explorium as well as the materials available for play. MCPL will allow Middle Country residents and library card holders to pre-register for time slots on their website, over the phone and in-person at the library. PLEASE REGISTER EACH MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY ATTENDING. Click here to view and book open time slots on our program calendar: | Program details » >>

Our newest Museum Corner exhibit, "Tell the World a Story: Folk Tale from Around the Globe," is open for families by appointment! Enjoy different folktale-themed stations and activities for school-age children. Each hour- long session will allow ONE family (6 people) with children in K-5th grade to register (older and younger siblings are welcome.) Click this link to view and book open time slots on our program calendar: | Program details » >>