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What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 05/19-25/19

Free programs at the Middletown Township Public Library

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 22nd, 7:00 pm.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Backyard Birds; photography by Jerry Deutsch. Through May 31st.

SHORE VOICES in concert performing a cappella music including barbershop arrangements, partner songs, TV themeS and more. Wednesday, May 22nd @ 7:00 PM.

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LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org unless otherwise indicated.

English Language Conversation presented by Literacy Volunteers Monmouth County. Participate in a relaxed weekly group to practice English speaking skill. Must have some basic knowledge of English. For adults 18+. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, May 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

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Russian for Beginners, for adults only. Register online @ mtpl. org. Thursday, May 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Wife (rated R) on May 20th @ 2:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, May 20th @ 7:00 pm.

IN THE LOBBY SHOWCASE: Notre Dame Just Before the Fire; photographs by Joe Strbo.

Harry Potter Escape Room: By appointment only. Saturday, May 25th.

How to Get a Small Business Loan through the Small Business Administration (SBA) presented by SCORE. Register online @ mtpl.org. Tuesday, May 21st @ 6:00 pm.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, May 21st @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, May 21st @ 12:30 pm.

History Lovers Book Club discusses Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks on Tuesday, May 21st @ 10:00 am.

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meets Wednesday, May 22nd @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, May 22nd @ 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 20th @ 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 20th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 21st beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Tabletop Games and Chess: Friday, May 24th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, May 24th @ 3:30 pm.

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 20th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 21st beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, May 22nd @ 6:30 pm.

Tabletop Games and Chess: Friday, May 24th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, May 24th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Gymboree for Toddlers: For ages 16-36 months with a parent. Register online @ mtpl.org. Monday, May 20th @ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for Crawlers: For ages 6-16 months with a parent. Register online @ mtpl.org. Monday, May 20th @ 11:00 am.

Maker Monday: Chemistry ROCKS! For ages 7-11. Register online @ mtpl.org. Monday, May 20th @ 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 20th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 21st beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Kids Playgroup: A Drop-In Program for all ages. Tuesday, May 21st @ 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 22nd beginning @ 3:30 pm; Thursday, May 23rd beginning @ 3:30 pm.

LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, May 22nd @ 6:30 pm.

Tabletop Games and Chess: Friday, May 24th @ 3:30 pm.

Saturday Story and Craft – DIY Frisbees: For ages 3+. Register online @ mtpl.org. Saturday, May 25th @ 11:00 am.

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