What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 05/05-11/19

SKYPE Author Talk with Patti Callahan Henry, author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis. Monday, May 6th @ 6:30 pm.

BOOK AND AUTHOR TALK: Francine Garson, author of My Journey from Writer Wannabe to Published Author. Tuesday, May 7th @ 7:00 pm.

TALKING THRONES: Love Game of Thrones? Need someone to talk to about the new season? Join us for a discussion of the final season. Bring your predictions and theories. For ages 18+. Wednesday, May 8th @ 7:00 pm.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Backyard Birds – Photography by Jerry Deutsch. Through May 31st.

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: Register online @ mtpl.org unless otherwise designated.

Russian for Beginners, for adults only, meets on Thursday, May 9th @ 7:00 pm.

English Language Conversation Group for adults 18+ with some basic knowledge of English. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, May 8th @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Aquaman, (PG-13) on May 6th @ 2:30 pm.

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

IN THE LOBBY SHOWCASE: Spring has Sprung, a display by Library patron Anita Keyser.

Medicare Counseling: The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about their health insurance. To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at 732-728-1331.

Mayor’s Wellness Campaign: The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign launches Thursday, May 9th. Join the Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance for a seminar about “Nutrition & Movement” from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Community Room. Health & Wellness lectures will be held on Thursdays through October. Thursday, May 9th @ 6:00 pm.

Groups:

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

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

Intermediate French Class meets on Tuesday, May 7th @ 3:00 pm.

Mystery Book Group discusses Roseanna by Peter Wahloo on Wednesday, May 8th @ 10:00 am.

Dwortesky Financial meets on Wednesday, May 8th @ 6:00 pm.

Friends Connect – Hands-On Gardening: Thursday, May 9th @ 4:00 pm.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group views The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (1953) and discusses the book The Fog Horn by Ray Bradbury on Thursday, May 9th @ 5:30 pm.

Film Discussion Group views Silver Lining Playbook (R). Film @ noon, discussion @ 2:00 pm. Friday, May 10th @ 12:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

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

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

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

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

Math Tutoring: Need help with Math? Sign up for a free tutor at the library. Tutors are high school honor students and are available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes long. Monday, May 6th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 7th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Improvisational Theatre meets on Monday, May 6th @ 7:00 pm.

AP Cram Session: Tuesday, May 7th @ 4:00 pm, Wednesday, May 8th @ 3:30 pm.

LGBTQ+ Support Group meets on Wednesday, May 8th @ 4:00 pm.

Stock Market Challenge: Thursday, May 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Tabletop Games and Chess: Friday, May 10th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Practice ACT Test: Saturday, May 11th @ 9:30 am.

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

Math Tutoring: Need help with Math? Sign up for a free tutor at the library. Tutors are high school honor students and are available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes long. Monday, May 6th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 7th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Improvisational Theatre meets on Monday, May 6th @ 7:00 pm.

LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, May 8th @ 6:30 pm.

Stock Market Challenge: Thursday, May 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Tabletop Games and Chess: Friday, May 10th @ 3:30 pm.

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

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

Children’s Author Annie Silestro Visit: Her newest books include: Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish, Squirrel's Family Tree and Sealed With a Kiss. Monday, May 6th @ 4:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: Need help with Math? Sign up for a free tutor at the library. Tutors are high school honor students and are available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes long. Monday, May 6th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 7th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Toddler Time for Walkers: A Drop-In program. For ages up to 30 months. Tuesday, May 7th @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup: a playgroup that encourages children to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. A Drop-In program for all ages. Tuesday, May 7th @ 10:30 am.

Reading Buddies: Each child will be paired with a teen Reading Buddy to practice reading skills by reading out loud. Register for one of the time slots. Wednesday, May 8th beginning @ 3:30 pm; Thursday, May 9th beginning @ 3:30 pm.

Dress For Mess – Pom Pom Collage: For ages 2-6. Wednesday, May 8th @ 4:00 pm.

LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, May 8th @ 6:30 pm.

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 have a chance to play a real guitar. For ages 2-6. Friday, May 10th @ 10:00 am.

Tabletop Games and Chess: Friday, May 10th @ 3:30 pm.

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