What Happening Middletown Township Public Library 1/8-13/18

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Big Sick on January 8th @ 2:30 pm.

THE GREAT COURSES, continuing education in the Computer Lab. Higgs Boson and Beyond. Friday, January 12th @ 10:30 am.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish – Monday, January 8th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners – Thursday, January 11th @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, January 8th @ 7:00 pm.

TEAM TRIVIA FOR ADULTS 50+, a fun basic trivia game. Thursday, January 11th @ 10:00 am.

FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY meet on Tuesday, January 9th @ 6:30 pm.

Medicare Counseling provided by SHIP. Thursday, January 11th. Call SHIP @ 732-728-1331 for an appointment.

New Year’s Resolution: Learn French Part 2 - Wednesday, January 10th @ 3:30 pm.

DIY Night – Maker for grown-ups meets on Wednesday, January 10th @ 7:00 pm.

Budgeting: The Foundation to Financial Freedom - Thursday, January 11th @ 7:00 pm.

A New Year, A New Me – Prevent injuries while reaching weight loss goal. Saturday, January 13th @ 2:00 pm.

GROUPS:

Red Bank Writer’s Group meets on Monday, January 8th @ 7:00 pm.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, January 9th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, January 9th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

MS Group meets on Tuesday, January 9th @ 10:00 am.

BOOK GROUPS:

Mystery Book Group meets on January 10th @ 10:00 am.

Science Fiction Book and Film Group meets on Thursday, January 11th @ 5:30 pm.

Film Discussion Group views and discusses 12 Angry Men; film @ noon, discussion @ 2:00 pm. Friday, January 12th.

WRITING GROUPS:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, January 10th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, January 10th @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS: Register online @ mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise noted.

QuickBooks - Pat DeSan on the ins and outs of Quickbooks. Bring questions and learn how to use this popular and powerful accounting software. Monday, January 8th @ 7:00 pm.

Finding a Job Online - Learn how to use the internet effectively to find and apply for jobs. We will finding job listings, filling out online applications, and uploading electronic resumes. Thursday, January 11th @ 4:00 pm.

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

Maker Teens: Bullet Journals - Start your New Year off right with getting organized. Bullet Journaling is a fun, creative way to organize yourself. Monday, January 8th @ 3:30 pm.

4-H Theatre Club - Develop and share theatre skills such as acting, set design, costuming, music, dance, playwriting, directing, makeup, lighting and more! No auditioning. No prior theater experience necessary. Monday, January 8th @ 7:00 pm.

Math Tutoring - Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Half-hour tutoring sessions are 3:30-5:00 pm. Tuesday, January 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Study Skills for Success - Learn useful and effective study strategies in this weekly group. Increase confidence and study with skill! Bring your homework and notes you need to study. Tuesday, January 9th @ 7:00 pm.

Crochet for a Cause - Crochet a baby blanket to donate to Project Linus. Thursday, January 11th @ 3:30 pm.

Budgeting: The Foundation to Financial Freedom - Thursday, January 11th @ 7:00 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, January 13th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Math Tutoring - Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Half-hour tutoring sessions are 3:30-5:00 pm. Tuesday, January 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session – We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, January 10th @ 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, January 13th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Magical Musical Me – A fun and interactive music and movement experience. Sing, dance, wiggle, giggle and shake! Play with instruments and fun props, listen to a musical story, and play a real guitar! Monday, January 8th @ 10:00 am.

Maker Monday: Chemistry ROCKS! For ages 7-11. Monday, January 8th @ 4:00 pm.

Kids Playgroup – A Drop-In playgroup for all ages that encourages children to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Tuesday, January 9th @ 10:30 am.

Math Tutoring - Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Half-hour tutoring sessions are 3:30-5:00 pm. Tuesday, January 9th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Despicable Me 3 film - For Grades K-5. A Drop-In program, an early dismissal day. Wednesday, January 10th @ 2:30 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session – We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, January 10th @ 6:30 pm.

Schoolage Storytime – For ages 5+. Thursday, January 11th @ 4:00 pm.

Balloon Animal Storytime - Teen volunteer Abhay will read a story or two about animals while he creating those animals with balloons. Each child will go home with a balloon animal. For ages 5+. Thursday, January 11th @ 7:00 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, January 13th @ 3:30 pm.

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