April Adult Programs At The Middletown Library

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Here's what's planned for adults this April at the Middletown library.

Additional information and registration can be found at mtpl.org. Any questions, please contact the reference desk at 732-671-3700, ext. 320.

Virtual Talk: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal On Thursday, April 2 at 2 pm, join Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal as she shares her expertise on human spaceflight and brings to life the experiences of the impressive women who have left their mark in space. Visit mtpl.org to register for a link to the virtual presentation.

A Night of Entertainment and Music with NGXB Join us for live performance with classical crossover pianist NGXB on Tuesday, April at 7 pm. NGXG, a classically trained pianst, returns to MTPL for another live performance, reimagining popular music through the art of piano.

America 250 Lecture: War Within a War presented by Ed Devlin Explore American history with historian Ed Devlin on Thursday, April 9 at 7 pm as he uncovers the fierce inner conflicts that tore through New Jersey during the American Revolution. Learn about divided loyalties and violent infighting that gripped Monmouth County communities 250 years ago at the next installment in MTPL’s ongoing America 250 speaker series.

New Jersey Book Club: Paterson by William Carlos Williams Join us on Monday, April 13 at 12 pm for a National Poetry Month Discussion of Williams’ epic poem, Paterson, inspired by James Joyce. Participants may attend in person in the History Room or register at mtpl.org to receive a Zoom link.

Tech Tuesdays: Intro to Libby/Hoopla & Basic Video Design with Canva Level up your library borrowing or perfect your basic video editing skills with a Tech Tuesday session in April at MTPL. Join us on Tuesday, April 14 at 2:30 pm for an introduction on how to access books, audiobooks and more using the Libby (Overdrive) and Hoopla apps. Later in the month, on Tuesday, April 28 at 2:30 pm, learn the basics of creating eye catching videos using Canva, a free online design platform that makes it easy to create professional-looking graphics & short videos.

Virtual Talk: On Writing Action-packed & Suspensful Spycraft with Brad Taylor On Tuesday, April 14 at 7 pm, acclaimed author Brad Taylor will discuss his latest work, Shadow Strike, the newest entry in his bestselling Pike Logan series. Visit mtpl.org to register for a link to the virtual presentation.

Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning Join the Community Affairs & Resources Center (CARC) on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 pm as they share information about preventing lead poisoning in children and discuss other services offered by CARC.

Genealogy Club: Woodland Cemetery, Newark Join fellow researchers on Wednesday, April 15 at 2 pm as Warren Vincentz discusses efforts to restore Woodland Cemetery, established in 1855 as the West Newark Cemetery and also known as the “German Cemetery.”

Virtual Workshop: De-risk Your Retirement Learn how you can protect your income, lifestyle and legacy at this virtual session with Cornerstone College & Wealth Solutions on Thursday, April 16 at 7 pm. The workshop will cover vital topics such as inflation impact, withdrawal strategies, longevity of savings, Social Security optimization and more. Please register at mtpl.org for a link to join this virtual presentation.

Virtual Talk: Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller On Wednesday, April 22 at 2 pm, award-winning author Miranda Cowley Heller will lead an intimate journey through her poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows, a raw and delicate exploration of the life stages of a woman. Visit mtpl.org to register for a link to the virtual presentation.

America 250 Community Read: 1776 by David McCullough Join us at the historic Taylor-Butler House on Thursday, April 23 at 2 pm to discuss the final chapters of David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning account of the events of 1776, the American Revolution, and its effect on communities, soldiers, people of color, Native Americans, African Americans, and women. Please note this meeting will take place off-site at 127 Kings Highway in Middletown.

Adult Zining Workshop: Bookbinding for Zines Embrace your creativity at a special meeting of MTPL’s Zining group on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 pm, and learn how to create small booklets using bookbinding techniques with a guest from Monroe Township Library. No artistic skills are needed, and all supplies will be provided.

The Good, the Bad, and the Scary of Artificial Intelligence Join presenter Eddi Khaytman on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 pm for a discussion of the morals, values and ethics associated with Artificial Intelligence. The presentation will include a discussion of the promises and pitfulls of this powerful technology, including scams, deepfakes and intellectual property implications.

Studio Ghibli Trivia Night Think you know every secret hiding in the forests of Totoro or the Spirited Away Bathhouse? Come and test your Ghibli knowledge on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 pm and discover how well you know Miyazaki’s beloved animated worlds.