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  The Middle Country Public Library recognizes that it may be appropriate to provide meals and/or refreshments at Library meetings, programs and events, which are being held for an educational, cultural, civic and/or business purpose.  Examples of authorized expenditures include, but are not limited to: light refreshments for community/library meetings and programs for which refreshments […]

  The Middle Country Public Library is in full support of the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights, and the American Library Association Freedom to View statements. The purpose of the selection process is to obtain materials which will serve to enlighten and entertain the people of the community. The authority for the formulation […]

  QUALIFICATIONS The Library District shall maintain free library service to anyone who resides in, or who owns, rents, or leases property within the library district. Any qualified person who agrees to comply with all the rules and regulations, to pay all fees, to make good any loss or injury to library materials, and to […]

  Computers are available throughout the library and are designated for different ages and specialized services. Please observe the following usage guidelines: MCPL patrons with library cards in good standing must log-on to the computer using their MCPL barcode. MCPL patrons with library cards not in good standing must check-in at the Customer Service Desk. […]

Policy on Public Use of the Internet To fulfill its mission of providing public access to information of all types in a wide range of formats, the Middle Country Public Library offers access to Internet resources. Internet users must comply with all Library policies. Any user’s traffic that crosses another network may be subject to […]

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Congratulations to “The Tributes of Middle Country”, who won the 2012 Suffolk County Battle of the Books! The 2012 Battle of the Books was held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Javits Lecture Center, Stony Brook University. The Suffolk County Battle of the Books program is an inter-library competition between teams of teens (students entering […]

For parents/caregivers and infants birth – 12 months Enjoy one-on-one time with your baby, learn new finger plays and other fun activities. Bring baby’s special blanket.

For children ages 6 – 8 years old Kids love to be active, so come learn some yoga poses at the library.

For children entering 4th – 5th grade Let’s celebrate the release of Rick Riordan’s latest Heroes of Olympus book! Join us for a fun craft and take home your very own demigod diary.

For children ages 3, 4, & 5 years old not yet in Kindergarten with parent/caregiver Celebrate September with a wide variety of arts and craft activities.

For children entering 4th and 5th grade Go green and make a carton wallet! Recycle a milk or orange juice carton into a clever carrying case for change, trading cards and more.

For families with children entering K – 3rd grade Older and younger siblings welcome. Parent/caregivers must attend. These engaging outdoor activities will encourage family exploration of nature. CHOOSE ONE DATE

The Old Bethpage Brass Band Trio will be performing as a mini-Civil War Band featuring an E b Cornet, a Tuba and a Drum. The Band will perform in period attire taking you back to a period in our history when brass band music was an important part of American community life.

For children entering K – 2nd grade Drop-in for some fun stories and crafts!

For families with children ages 3 and up Calling all kids! Join us for a morning full of fun. Lots of crafts, games, face painting and other surprises.

For children entering K – 3rd grade Join Jungle Bob for a fun critter tale and stay for a meet-and-greet with some of his live animal friends.