April Events For Kids And Teens At Middletown Library

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Celebrate spring break, National Poetry Month and Earth Day at the Middletown Township Public Library with April programs for children and teens.

All the free events planned:

Cartooning Lessons with Mike Dawson – April 4 at 11 a.m.: The local cartoonist behind The Fifth Quarter series returns for cartooning lessons. This program is for grades 3 and up and registration is required.

Plant a Garden for Teens – April 5 at 4 p.m.: Decorate a ceramic pot and plant a seed just in time for Earth Day at this teen program.

Water Safety Presentation for Grades K through 5 – April 5 at 4 p.m.: Bubbles (the official goldfish mascot) and an instructor from Goldfish Swim School will lead a fun, interactive program to help children learn about water safety.

Minecraft Mining Building Basics & Advanced – April 6 at 10 a.m. (ages 5-8) and 11 a.m. (ages 9-12): Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks at a Snapology program. Please register for the appropriate age-group session.

Nature on the Go: Forests – April 19 at 4 p.m.: Learn about forests as Monmouth County Parks System’s eye- catching nature van visits the Middletown Library just in time for Earth Day.

Still Life Drawing Class with One River Art Studio – April 19 at 7 p.m.: Learn how to draw a still life from observation with pencils and charcoal at this teen program. Registration is required.

Artist Café Spotlight on Writing & Poetry – April 22 at 2 p.m.: Writers and poets are invited to attend a panel discussion that will be followed by networking and an opportunity to share works via open mic. For teens & adults.

Dollars & Sense: The Game of Life with United Teletech Financial – April 26 at 7 p.m.: Learn budgeting life lessons with twists and turns at this fun program for high school students.

Visit mtpl.org to register for upcoming programs. Please contact Jenna O’Donnell at jodonnell@mplmain.mtpl.org for additional information. MTPL is located at 55 New Monmouth Road in Middletown, NJ