Middletown Township Public Library, October 29 - November 4, 2017

BOOK AND AUTHOR TALKS presents Patricia Martz Heyer discussing her book, Ghostly Tales of Two Rivers. Monday, October 30th @ 7:00 pm.

SUPER MUSIC OF THE MOVIES presented by renowned violinist David Podles showcasing unforgettable and famous movie themes. Saturday, November 4th @ 2:00 pm.

JIM JOSSELYN GROUP and students from the School of Music & Drama present original modern jazz compositions and solo piano performances. Thursday, November 2nd @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, October 30th @ 7:00 pm.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meets on Monday, October 30th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, November 2nd @ 7:00 pm.

THE GREAT COURSES PRESENTS Sustainable Living on Friday, November 3rd @ 10:30 am.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Addams Family on October 30th @ 2:30 pm.

SPECIAL MOVIE SHOWING: Halloween on October 31st @ 2:30 pm.

SHOP SMARTER: GETTING THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK – Learn tips and tricks to shop smarter with websites and apps that can save you money. Register online @ mtpl.org. Saturday, November 4th @ 3:00 pm.

MAKING MATH WORK – Can you calculate a tip without using your phone app? Is your children’s/grandchildren’s math homework confusing? Stimulate your math memories and exercise your brain with Barbara Tozzi. Session 1: Language of Mathematics. Thursday, November 2nd @ 11:00 am.

Greenwich Village Halloween Parade – If you don’t want to get dressed up and trick-or-treat, you can watch live coverage of the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade in the Computer Lab. Tuesday, November 31st @ 7:00 pm.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, October 31st @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, October 31st @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Book Clubs:

First Friday Book Club discusses Dictionary of Mutual Understanding by Jackie Copleton; coffee @ 9:00 am, discussion @ 9:30 am.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, November 1st @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, November 1st @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Introduction to Computers and the Internet for Beginners Part 2 - Learn the basics of a computer and how to use the internet. Monday, October 30th @ 3:15 pm.

BCUG WORD – Discuss your problems with the experts in this Drop-In program. Thursday, November 2nd @ noon.

TEEN ZONE: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Creative Writing - Start with a writing exercise, work on personal writing projects, and share with each for constructive feedback. Monday, October 30th @ 3:30 pm.

Table Top Gaming - Play unique games featured on the YouTube series TableTop with Wil Wheaton. Wednesday, November 1st @ 7:00 pm.

AP Study Groups: Calculus, Thursday, November 2nd @ 4:00; Computer Science, Friday, November 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

Chess: If you haven’t played before, we will teach you. Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it’s fun. No registration required. Friday, November 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

JUST FOR TWEENS: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Fall Leaf Art Garland - Create a fall garland using leaves, chalk and craft materials. Wednesday, November 1st @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session - We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, November 1st @ 6:30 pm.

Chess: If you haven’t played before, we will teach you. Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it’s fun. No registration required. Friday, November 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

CHILDREN’S ROOM: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Monster On My Mind –Read by author Lauren Tortora. The story celebrates imagination and reminds children that they have the power to overcome their fears. Join us for a book reading, signing, and monster themed kids’ craft. For ages 4-9. Sunday, October 29th @ 2:00 pm.

Picture-Book Bingo-Halloween - Learn about different authors, book covers and titles with a Halloween theme. Children are welcome to come in costume. Win PRIZES! For ages 3-6. Monday, October 30th @ 10:00 am.

Halloween Parade - Decorate a trick-or-treat bag then parade around the library, stopping at nonfood “trick or treat” stations along the way. For all ages. Tuesday, October 31st @ 10:00 am.

Simply Storytime - Foster early literacy skills and prepare children for learning to read with stories, rhymes and more.. For all ages. Wednesday, November 1st @ 10:00 am.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session - We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, November 1st @ 6:30 pm.

Tasty Tales Storytime with Duck Donuts - Donut-themed stories and decorate a donut to take home! For ages 4+. Thursday, November 2nd @ 4:00 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for Pre-Walkers - Rhymes, songs, puppets, and picture books encourage language development. A Drop-In program for ages up to 32 months. Friday, November 3rd @ 10:00 am.

Chess: If you haven’t played before, we will teach you. Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it’s fun. No registration required. Friday, November 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

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