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What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 01/05/11/20

Free programs at the Middletown Township Public Library

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Toni Wilczewski Memorial Photography Exhibit, a juried show presented by the Art Society of Monmouth County. Through January 31st. Awards reception Saturday, January 25th @ 1:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Once Upon A Time in Hollywood (rated R) on January 6th @ 2:30 pm.

EN-VISIONING YOUR FUTURE presented by Nancy Range Anderson. Learn the steps to picture your future. Design a board to define the steps needed to achieve your aspirations. Monday, January 6th @ 7:00 pm.

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GARDEN FOR WILDLIFE presented by Kristen Hock, New Jersey Audubon. Entice humming birds and butterflies by transforming your outdoor space into a sanctuary. Tuesday, January 7th @ 2:00 pm.

NORMALIZING NUTRITION IN 2020 presented by Michelle Caravella, registered dietician. Learn about nutrition that is simplified, fun and stress-free without unnecessary restrictions and labels. Saturday, January 11th @ 2:00 pm.

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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, January 6th @ 7:00 pm.

MEDICARE COUNSELING meets Thursday, January 9th. Call SHIP for an appointment, 732-728-1331.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, January 7th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, January 7th @ 12:30 pm.

Mystery Book Club discusses The Serpent of Venice by Christopher Moore, Wednesday, January 8th @ 10:00 am.

English Language Conversation Group meets Wednesday, January 8th @ 7:00 pm.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group views Charly (1963) and discusses Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes; Thursday, January 9th @ 5:30 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets Thursday, January 9th @ 7:00 pm.

Film Discussion Group views and discusses Strangers on a Train. Friday, January 10th; film at 12:00 pm, discussion @ 2:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meets Wednesday, January 8th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, January 8th @ 7:00 pm.

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

Home School Instruction: Monday, January 6th @ 11:30 am.

Creative Writing: Start with a writing exercise at each meeting, work on personal writing projects, share with each for constructive feedback. Monday, January 6th @ 3:30 pm.

Math Tutoring: for grades K-12. Monday, January 6th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 7th beginning @ 3:30 pm. Register for the specific time slot.

4-H Improv Theater meets Monday, January 6th @ 7:00 pm.

Tabletop Gaming: Wednesday, January 8th @ 7:00 pm.

Chess Tournament: Friday, January 10th @ 3:00 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, January 10th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, January 10th @ 3:30 pm.

SAT Practice Exam: Saturday, January 11th @ 9:30 am.

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

Math Tutoring: for grades K-12. Monday, January 6th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 7th beginning @ 3:30 pm. Register for the specific time slot.

4-H Improv Theater meets Monday, January 6th @ 7:00 pm.

LEGO Building Session: A Drop-In program. Wednesday, January 8th @ 6:00 pm.

Cursive Writing: Thursday, January 9th @ 4:00 pm.

Chess Tournament: Friday, January 10th @ 3:00 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, January 10th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, January 10th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Math Tutoring: for grades K-12. Monday, January 6th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 7th beginning @ 3:30 pm. Register for the specific time slot.

Toddler Time: for walkers to age 36 months; Tuesday, January 7th @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup: A Drop-In program. For all ages. Tuesday, January 7th @ 10:30 am.

Simply Storytime: A Drop-In program for all ages. Wednesday, January 8th @ 10:30 am.

LEGO Building Session: A Drop-In program. Wednesday, January 8th @ 6:00 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for prewalkers: Thursday, January 9th @ 10:00 am.

Reading Buddies: Self-readers will read to teen buddies to improve their reading skills. For grades K-5. Thursday, January 9th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register for the specific time slot.

Chess Tournament: For ages 7+. Friday, January 10th @ 3:00 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, January 10th @ 3:30 pm.

Saturday Story and Craft – A Year of Fun: Saturday, January 11th @ 11:00 am.

To subscribe to our free weekly e-newsletter What’s Happening, visit our website at mtpl.org and click on Newsletter Sign-Up. Complete three easy boxes and you are signed up. For additional program information, visit our website at mtpl.org and click on CALENDAR.

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