What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 1/19-25-20

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Art Society of Monmouth County presents the Toni Wilczewski Memorial Photography Exhibit, a juried show. Awards Reception Saturday, January 25th @ 1:00 pm.

MONDAY MOVIES presents Downton Abbey (rated PG) on January 20th @ 2:30 pm.

TEAM TRIVIA for adults 50+ has a new event on Tuesday, January 21st @ 10:00 am.

TWO RIVER THEATER literary manager Taylor Barfield provides insights into William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. Tuesday, January 21st @ 7:00 pm.

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

GROUPS:

History Lovers Book Club discusses prohibition, compare/contrast. Tuesday, January 21st @ 10:00 am.

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

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

Monmouth Score meets Tuesday, January 21st @ 1:00 pm.

Mahjong for Adults meets Tuesday, January 21st @ 7:00 pm.

English Language Conversation Group meets Wednesday, January 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets Thursday, January 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

Genre Book Club discusses cozy mysteries, a story that takes a humorous take on crime fiction. The detectives are usually women and take place in a small, tight-knit community. Pick a cozy mystery of your choice and we will compare/contrast the storylines and characters. Saturday, January 25th @ 11:00 am.

WRITING GROUPS:

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

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, January 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

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

Home School Instruction: Monday, January 20th @ 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 20th @ 3:30 pm.

Math Tutoring: for grades K-12. Tuesday, January 21st beginning @ 3:30 pm. Register for the specific time slot.

Tabletop Gaming: Wednesday, January 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, January 24th @ 3:30 pm.

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

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

Math Tutoring: for grades K-12. Tuesday, January 21st beginning @ 3:30 pm. Register for the specific time slot.

LEGO Building Session: A Drop-In program. Wednesday, January 22nd @ 6:00 pm.

Cursive Writing: Thursday, January 23rd @ 4:00 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, January 24th @ 3:30 pm.

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

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

Interactive Harry Potter Movie: For ages 7+. Monday, January 20th @ 10:00 am.

Read to a Dog: Reading to furry friends is highly motivational and fun, building confidence and self-esteem. For independent readers only, grades K-5. There will be “reading buddies” available for younger siblings as well as for the K-5 readers to practice with prior to their “dog time”. Monday, January 20th @ 4:30 pm.

Kids Playgroup: A Drop-In program. For all ages. Tuesday, January 21st @ 10:30 am.

Math Tutoring: for grades K-12. Tuesday, January 21st beginning @ 3:30 pm. Register for the specific time slot.

Simply Storytime: A Drop-In program for all ages. Wednesday, January 22nd @ 10:30 am.

LEGO Building Session: A Drop-In program. Wednesday, January 22nd @ 6:00 pm.

Lapsit Storytime: A gentle introduction to the library for infants, parents, and caregivers. A half hour of circle time, led by a staff member, includes songs, rhymes, puppets, and baby books. A social time afterwards gives parents/caregivers a chance to connect with one another and helps babies with socialization. a Drop-In Program for prewalkers. Thursday, January 23rd @ 11:00 am.

Reading Buddies: Self-readers will read to teen buddies to improve their reading skills. For grades K-5. Thursday, January 23rd beginning @ 3:30 pm. Register for the specific time slot.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: For ages 6+. Friday, January 24th @ 3:30 pm.

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