'Zining Workshops For Adults At Middletown Library This Winter

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — As the Middletown Public Library prepares to open its new history room sometime later in 2025, the library will host a series of free 'Zining Workshops for adults from Jan. - April, with the first workshop next week:

This is the first of the library's zining series with resident archivist Laura Poll. It begins next Wednesday, January 22.

The monthly Adult Zining Workshop will kick off at 1 p.m. Jan. 22 in the library’s community room. Additional workshops are scheduled for February 27, March 26 and April 24. You must register in advance; register here: https://mtpl.libcal.com/calend...

The workshops will introduce the fun and easy concept of 'zines: Handwritten, drawn or collaged self-published works of any length that share a creator’s knowledge, experiences or opinions on a variety of topics. Participants will learn about 'zines, read a few, and try their hand at creating one or two — no artistic skill required. All supplies will be provided.

Also, the Middletown Library's new History Room is coming soon. This space will be home to the library’s local history books and displays and will offer research assistance, classes and speakers on historical topics. Additional information and an opening date will be shared in coming months.