What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 07/14-20/19

UNDERSTANDING ANNUITIES: Learn the benefits and the different types of annuities. Presented by Charles Matches. Wednesday, July 17th @ 7:00 pm.

HARRY POTTER ESCAPE ROOM: Test your detective skills in solving Harry Potter themed puzzles to escape from the Harry Potter Escape Room in 30 minutes. Additional information and registration procedure on the Library website.

MTPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES meets on Wednesday, July 17th @ 7:00 pm. Open to the public.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Upside (rated PG-13) on July 15th @ 2:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, July 15th @ 7:00 pm.

Claiming Social Security at the Wrong Age May Reduce Benefits By Up To 57%. Learn about taxation on Social Security benefits, how working in retirement may impact benefits, how spousal and survivor benefits work, and more. Presented by Retirement Income Advisory Group, LLC. Register by phone at 833-567-0414 or at www.youRSVP.com and enter code ZUPYEC. Two sessions, Tuesday, July 16th, Thursday, July 18th @ 6:30 pm.

Groups:

History Lovers Book Club discusses A Piece of the World by Christine Baker Kline on Tuesday, July 16th @ 10:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, July 16th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, July 16th @ 12:30 pm.

Intermediate French Class meets on Tuesday, July 16th @ 3:00 pm.

Genre Book Club: This month’s genre is science fiction; Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Thursday, July 18th @ 7:00 pm.

Film Discussion Group views and discusses Blackkklansman (rated R) on Friday, July 19th. Film @ 12:00 pm, discussion @ 2:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meets Wednesday, July 17th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, July 17th @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER CLASSES:

Library Resources for Job Seekers: Learn about the many databases and other tools the library has to offer in a job search. Monday, July 15th @ 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, July 15th @ 3:30 pm.

HamilTea: Whether you are already an expert about the ten-dollar-bill founding father without a father or you never heard of Aaron Burr, celebrate the musical that took the world by storm and the history behind it. Performers and an MC in period costume. Light refreshments (tea and cookies), a trivia game, and giveaways. Costumes, singing, history buffs welcome. Wednesday, July 17th @ 4:00 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming; Friday, July 19th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, July 19th @ 3:30 pm.

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

HamilTea: Whether you are already an expert about the ten-dollar founding father without a father or you never heard of Aaron Burr, elebrate the musical that took the world by storm and the history behind it. Performers and an MC in period costume. Light refreshments (tea and cookies), a trivia game, and giveaways. Costumes, singing, history buffs welcome. Wednesday, July 17th @ 4:00 pm.

LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, July 17th @ 6:30 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, July 19th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, July 19th @ 3:30 pm.

Python Coding Class meets on Saturday, July 20th @ 10:00 am.

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

Toddler Time: Toddlers learn best when both body and mind are engaged. Librarian-led activities will follow a short social time on the floor with books and toys. Siblings welcome. A Drop-In program. Monday, July 15th @ 10:00 am.

Reading/STEM Workshop: Build a catapult, Lego Mindstorms and more! For ages 7-10. Monday, July 15th @ 3:00 pm.

Space Wars Robotics: presented by Snapology. For ages 7+. Wednesday, July 17th @ 3:30 pm.

LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, July 17th @ 6:30 pm.

Penguin Visit presented by Jenkinson’s Aquarium. Learn about penguins from their handlers while seeing the penguin up close. For ages 5+. Two sessions: Thursday, July 18th @ 10:30 am, 11:00 am. Register online for one session.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, July 19th @ 3:30 pm.

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