What's Happening Middletown Township Public Library 1/13-19/2019

BOOK AND AUTHOR TALK: Jeff Ryan discusses A Mouse Divided – How Ub Iwerks Became Forgotten…and Walt Disney Become Uncle Walt. Saturday, January 19th @ 2:00 PM.

LOWER BACK PAIN AND SCIATICIA: lecture presented by Soul Focus. Tuesday, January 5th @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Searching (PG13) on January 14th @ 2:30 pm.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES meets on Wednesday, January 16th @ 7:00 pm. Meeting open to the public.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, January 14th @ 7:00 pm.

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS:

English Language Conversation group. Must have some basic knowledge of English. For adults 18+. A Drop-In Program presented by Literacy Volunteers Monmouth County. Wednesday, January 16th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, January 17th @ 7:00 pm. Register online @ mtpl.org.

TEAM TRIVIA for adults 50+ meets on Thursday, January 17th @ 10:00 am.

SCORE Tax Seminar meets on Tuesday, January 15th @ 6:00 pm.

Red Cross Blood Drive: log onto https://www.redcrossblood.org/ to register to donate blood. Friday, January 18th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Groups:

Resources for Retirees meets on Monday, January 14th @ 11:00 am.

History Lovers Book Club discusses The Looming Tower: Al Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright on Tuesday, January 15th @ 10:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, January 15th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, January 15th @ 12:30 pm.

WINGS meets on Thursday, January 17th @ 7:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meet Wednesday, January 16th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, January 16th @ 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, January 14th @ 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, January 14th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 15th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Crochet for a Cause: Join us to crochet blankets, scarves or hats to donate. If you do not know how to crochet, we will teach you. Wednesday, January 16th @ 3:30 pm.

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, January 16th; Thursday, January 17th.

Learning to Code for Artificial Intelligence: Learn coding (python), watch cool demos, and apply skills to artificial intelligence with computer-generated art and poetry. Wednesday, January 16th @ 4:00 pm.

Cooking Class: Learn to make a quick and easy meal of Rice and Bean Bowls with Corn and Avocado Crema. Allergy Alert. Thursday, January 17th @ 3:00 pm.

Coloring Stress Relief: Friday, January 18th @ 2:30 pm.

Chess and Table Top Games: 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 18th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, January 18th @ 3:30 pm

Friends Connect: Tabletop gaming; Saturday, January 19th @ 10:00 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, January 14th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 15th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Crochet for a Cause: Join us to crochet blankets, scarves or hats to donate. If you do not know how to crochet, we will teach you. Wednesday, Jan 16th @ 3:30 pm.

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, January 16th; Thursday, January 17th.

Learning to Code for Artificial Intelligence: Learn coding (python), watch cool demos, and apply skills to artificial intelligence with computer-generated art and poetry. Wednesday, January 16th @ 4:00 pm.

LEGO Building Session: We'll have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, January 16th @ 6:30 pm.

Cooking Class: Learn to make a quick and easy meal of Rice and Bean Bowls with Corn and Avocado Crema. Allergy Alert. Thursday, January 17th @ 3:00 pm.

Chess and Table Top Games: 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 18th @ 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 parent. Monday, January 14th @ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for Crawlers: for ages 6-16 months with parent. Monday, January 14th @ 11:00 am.

HYGEE Hangout: Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is Danish for cozy, warm or homey. It is a national pastime that is expressed in homespun pleasures involving candlelight, knitted socks, coffee, cake, family, and friends. It's a good way to cope with long, dark winters. Join us as we transform our cafe area to a space where we can create, play and enjoy the moment with the Hygge spirit. Wear comfy clothes and bring a favorite pillow and/or blanket. Learn how to finger knit, make a gnome, play games or puzzles or just cozy up by the fire and read. Allergy Alert - hot cocoa will be served. For ages 7+. Monday, January 14th @ 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, January 14th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 15th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Kids Playgroup: Encourages children to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Adults chat and connect with other parents/caregivers while supervising children's play. A Drop-In program. For all ages. Tuesday, January 15th @ 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, January 16th; Thursday, January 17th.

Simply Storytime: For all ages. Wednesday, January 16th @ 10:00 am.

LEGO Building Session: We'll have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, January 16th @ 6:30 pm.

ScienceStarts – Meteorology: For grades PreK-1. Thursday, January 17th @ 4:00 pm.

Chess and Table Top Games: 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 18th @ 3:30 pm

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