What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 1/20-26/19

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Children Act (rated R) on January 21st @ 2:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, January 21st @ 7:00 pm.

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS:

English Conversation group presented by Literacy Volunteers Monmouth County meets on Wednesday, January 23rd @ 7:00 pm. A Drop-In program.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, January 24th @ 7:00 pm. Register online @ mtpl.org.

TONI WILCZEWSKI MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW reception: Saturday, January 26th @ 1:00 pm. Open to the public.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, January 22nd @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, January 22nd @ 12:30 pm.

Friendly Connection meets on Friday, January 25th @ 1:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writer’s Group meets Wednesday, January 23rd @ 10:00 am.

Noble Writers meet Wednesday, January 23rd @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, January 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

Computer Classes: register online @ mtpl.org unless otherwise designated.

BCUG PC Roundtable: Discuss your PC problems with the experts in this Drop-In program. Tuesday, January 22nd @ 12:00 pm.

Personal Tech Help: Book a one-on-one hour-long appointment with one of our librarians to discuss any type of tech-related questions, including setting up mobile devices, computer/internet basics, downloading e-books, and more. Wednesday, January 23rd @ 2:30 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 21st @ 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. Tuesday, January 22nd beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

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 23rd @ 4:00 pm.

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 23rd @ 3:30 pm.

Coloring Stress Relief: Friday, January 25th @ 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 25th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, January 25th @ 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. Tuesday, January 22nd beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

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 23rd @ 4:00 pm.

LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, January 23rd @ 6:30 pm.

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 23rd @ 3:30 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 25th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, January 25th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Helping Backyard Birds in the Winter: Wild Birds Unlimited will discuss feeding birds in winter, as well as the Project FeederWatch program. There will be a craft project to make a bird feeder or bird bath. Monday, January 21st @ 1:00 pm.

Maker Monday – Chemistry ROCKS! Explore, predict, tinker and make. This program encourages young people to develop confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, arts, and learning as a whole through making. For ages 7-11. Monday, January 21st @ 3:30 pm.

Read To A Dog: Trained therapy dogs are available for young readers to practice out loud reading skills in a highly motivational and fun atmosphere, 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 prior to their dog time. Monday, January 21st @ 4:30 pm.

Simply Storytime: For all ages. Tuesday, January 22nd @ 10:00 am.

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 22nd @ 10:30 am.

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. Tuesday, January 22nd beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

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.

LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, January 23rd @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storyime for Prewalkers: A gentle introduction to the library for pre-walking babies with a caring adult. Share poetry, picture books, puppets, and play. For ages up to 17 months. Thursday, January 24th @ 10:00 am.

“Bored” Game Afternoon: Beat the winter blues with our "bored" game afternoon. Drop by anytime between 3:45 and 5:00 pm to play a variety of board games. For grades K-5. Thursday, January 24th @3:45 pm.

Toddler Time: Toddlers through movement and play with a caring adult. A children's department staff member will lead families through active learning and literacy activities. Move, sing, play and learn together. For ages 15-32 months. A Drop-In program. Friday, January 25th @10:00 am.

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 25th @ 3:30 pm.

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