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Beaks & Talons

Presented by Raptor Inc.

2026-07-30 11:30:00 2026-07-30 12:30:00 America/New_York Beaks & Talons Up close and personal, you can see and learn about the adaptations which make birds of prey supreme hunters of the sky. Geared for school agers and up. MidPointe Library Middletown - Middletown Community Room

Thursday, July 30
11:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-30 11:30:00 2026-07-30 12:30:00 America/New_York Beaks & Talons Up close and personal, you can see and learn about the adaptations which make birds of prey supreme hunters of the sky. Geared for school agers and up. MidPointe Library Middletown - Middletown Community Room

MidPointe Library Middletown

Middletown Community Room

Up close and personal, you can see and learn about the adaptations which make birds of prey supreme hunters of the sky. Geared for school agers and up.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | School Age | Adults |

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MidPointe Library Middletown

Hours

MidPointe Library Middletown

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 7:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 5:00PM

We're closed Sunday July 12

Mon, Jul 06	10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 07	10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 08	10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 09	10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 10	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 11	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 12	Closed

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Mon, Jul 06	10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 07	10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 08	10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 09	10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 10	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 11	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 12	Closed

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About the branch

The MidPointe Library System originated in Middletown in 1913 and continues to provide essential educational and entertaining library activities in the heart of downtown.

About the branch

The MidPointe Library System originated in Middletown in 1913 and continues to provide essential educational and entertaining library activities in the heart of downtown.

Upcoming Programs

Thu, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Innovation Pointe Program - Drawing 101: Graphite Basics

Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Attendees are invited to the Makerspace to take part in a beginner friendly art class covering the basics of drawing, such as pencil grades, pencil pressure, and blending.

Rescheduled

Innovation Pointe Program - Drawing 101: Graphite Basics

Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

New date Thursday, July 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Attendees are invited to the Makerspace to take part in a beginner friendly art class covering the basics of drawing, such as pencil grades, pencil pressure, and blending.

Geo-Explorers - with MetroParks of Butler County

Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us to explore the creek edges to find ancient life that used to live in southwestern Ohio through fossils and rocks. Closed-toed shoes are recommended. meet at Shelter #3.

Fri, Jul 10, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

CRAFTernoon - Paper Tunnel Book

Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Join us each month for a different craft project. Supplies will be provided.

Mon, Jul 13, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Middletown Community Room

Join our yoga instructor for this free drop-in class. Beginners are welcome! Please bring your own yoga mat and towel. Ages 16 and up.

Free Blood Pressure Clinic - with the City of Middletown Health Department

Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Board Room

Medical professionals from the City of Middletown Health Department will be on-site to provide free blood pressure screenings.

Tue, Jul 14, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Innovation Pointe Program - DIY Dinosaur Dig

Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Innovation Pointe Middletown

Create your own dinosaur dig cup using Plaster of Paris, and a 3D printed dinosaur toy! Learn about how fossils are made.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Innovation Pointe Program - Teen Open Art Studio

Wed, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Innovation Pointe Middletown

Drop-In Teen-Only Art Studio: A creative space to experiment with limited project kits from the Middletown Arts Center. A Makerspace Technician will be available for guidance and support.

Dungeons and Dragons - Teen Gaming

Wed, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Middletown Board Room

Come explore the exciting world of D&D! Roll dice, embark on dangerous quests, and play through a level one adventure with pre-made characters. For beginner and experienced players alike.

Thu, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Ice Cream Creations

Thu, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Middletown Community Room

Come beat the heat with ice cream that you'll make yourself. There will be a variety of toppings available, large games to play, and music playing throughout the program.

Thu, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Middletown Community Room

Join us for some BIG FUN and friendly competetion! We will have mammoth-sized versions of your favorite games, including Connect 4, Jenga, Uno, Dominoes, Yahtzee and more!

Thu, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Middletown Board Room

Do you knit? Embroider? Crochet? Bring in your current project and socialize in a low-key crafting circle. No project? Supplies will be available for you to find your next craft obsession!

Fri, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Paint-By-Number

Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Middletown Community Room

Painting by numbers is an easy way to create a beautiful work of art, even if you don't have any painting skills.

Butler SWCD Educational Trailer - The World Beneath Your Feet

Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Our friends at Butler Soil & Water Conservation District is bringing their educational trailer to the Library for you to experience the world beneath your feet!

Mon, Jul 20, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Community Blood Drive - Middletown Parking Lot

Mon, Jul 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Save a life, give blood on the Versiti Blood Center of Ohio mobile coach. Appointments are encouraged. Visit www.donortime.com or call (937) 461-3220 for an appointment. Use Sponsor ID #1702

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Middletown Community Room

Join our yoga instructor for this free drop-in class. Beginners are welcome! Please bring your own yoga mat and towel. Ages 16 and up.

Tue, Jul 21, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Megalodon Crafts, Facts, and Fun

Tue, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Middletown Community Room

Join us for crafts, facts, and fun centered around the largest shark to ever have lived...the Megalodon! Intended for ages 6-12 years.

Cave Art Creations

Wed, Jul 22, 10:15am - 10:45am

Middletown Community Room

Kids age 3-6 are invited to explore how ancient people lived, played, and made art. We'll learn about different types of cave art and make some of our own!

Wed, Jul 22, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Thu, Jul 23, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Anime & Manga Club

Thu, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Are you a fan of anime and manga? Come geek out about what you're reading and watching!

Fri, Jul 24, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Premier Health Mobile Mammography Coach - Middletown Parking Lot

Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm

If you haven't had a mammogram in the last 12 months, now you can. Images are reviewed by board-certified radiologists from Atrium Medical Center. Call (855) 887-7364 to schedule an appointment.

Bald Eagle Basics - with MetroParks of Butler County

Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Middletown Community Room

Join us for a fun interactive hour to learn about our American Bald Eagle's comeback story. No live animals will be at the program.

Mon, Jul 27, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Middletown Community Room

Join our yoga instructor for this free drop-in class. Beginners are welcome! Please bring your own yoga mat and towel. Ages 16 and up.

Tue, Jul 28, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Wed, Jul 29, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Innovation Pointe Program - Teen Open Art Studio

Wed, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Innovation Pointe Middletown

Drop-In Teen-Only Art Studio: A creative space to experiment with limited project kits from the Middletown Arts Center. A Makerspace Technician will be available for guidance and support.

Beaks & Talons - Presented by Raptor Inc.

Thu, Jul 30, 10:15am - 11:15am

Middletown Community Room

Up close and personal, you can see and learn about the adaptations which make birds of prey supreme hunters of the sky. Geared for school agers and up.

Beaks & Talons - Presented by Raptor Inc.

Thu, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Middletown Community Room

Up close and personal, you can see and learn about the adaptations which make birds of prey supreme hunters of the sky. Geared for school agers and up.

Thu, Jul 30, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Middletown Community Room

Kids, ages 0-18, eat free! The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the USDA and is provided through a partnership between MidPointe Library and Children's Hunger Alliance.

Prehistoric Eyes - Teen Drawing Workshop

Thu, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Middletown Community Room

Join us for an introductory lesson on drawing animal eyes using pencil and oil pastels. By the end of the program, you'll draw your own detailed dinosaur eye to take home.

Innovation Pointe Program - Drawing 101: Graphite Basics

Thu, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Innovation Pointe Middletown

Attendees are invited to the Makerspace to take part in a beginner friendly art class covering the basics of drawing, such as pencil grades, pencil pressure, and blending.

Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 9:00am

Rescheduled

Innovation Pointe Program - Drawing 101: Graphite Basics

Thu, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

New date Thursday, July 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Attendees are invited to the Makerspace to take part in a beginner friendly art class covering the basics of drawing, such as pencil grades, pencil pressure, and blending.