The Middletown Library Service Center collections includes books, book discussion sets, kits, and other resources. Libraries the borrow books from MLSC can loan them to their patrons. Libraries can use MLSC equipment and kits to support library programming.
Books
Use Primo, the CT State Library's online catalog, to search for books available from the MLSC. Select "Middletown Library Service Center" from the drop down menu to the right of the catalog's search bar. All book have a 90 day loan period
- Picture Books
- Juvenile nonfiction
- YA Fiction
- Books on CD (fiction and nonfiction)
- Large Print books
- Professional Development Collection
- Neal-Schuman "How-To" series for librarians
- Most ALA Publications
- All the Wilson Core Collections
- Other titles relevant to the library profession
Book Discussion Sets
Use the MLSC Equipment catalog to browse for and reserve book discussion sets. All Book Discussion Sets have a 45 day loan period, unless otherwise noted. Most sets have 12 copies of each title.
Kits
Use the MLSC Equipment catalog to browse for and reserve kits. Most kits have a 45 day loan period, unless otherwise noted.
Puppets and Dolls
Use the MLSC Equipment catalog to browse for and reserve puppets and dolls. These items have a 90 day loan period.