What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 10/14-20/18

3RD ANNUAL TRASH TO TREASURE SALE: Saturday, October `13th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org unless otherwise noted.

French Beginners Class continues on Tuesday, October 16th @ 3:00 pm.

English Language Conversation Class meets on Wednesday, October 17th @ 7:00 pm. A Drop-In program.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, October 18th @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Solo - Star Wars (PG-13) on October 15th @ 2:30 pm.

S.T.A.R. PARTY: Astronomy observing Session: View the heavens through professional telescopes in the staff parking lot behind the building. All welcome. Monday, October 1th @ 7:00 pm weather permitting.

MTPL Board of Trustees meet on Wednesday, October 17th @ 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, October 15th @ 7:00 pm.

VISTA FINANCIAL meets on Thursday, October 18th @ 6:30 pm.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, October 16th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, October 16th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

History Lovers Book Club discusses Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann on Tuesday, October 16th @ 10:00 am.

WINGS Group meets on Thursday, October 18th @ 7:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writers Group meets on Tuesday, October 16th @ 7:00 pm.

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

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, October 17th @ 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, October 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Math Tutoring: Need help with Math? Tutors are high school honor students and each session is 30 minutes. Tutoring is available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Register for one of the three time slots. Tuesday, October 16th beginning @ 3:30 pm.

Meditation and Relaxation: Learn simple breathing techniques, meditations, and passively relax, while listening to a guided meditation. Bring a yoga mat. Thursday, October 18th @ 3:15 pm.

Coloring Stress Relief: Learn to relieve stress and relax with coloring. A Drop-In program. Friday, October 19th @ 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, October 19th @ 3:30 pm.

SAT Practice Exam: The Princeton Review will host a full length practice SAT exam. Get scores and feedback. Bring pencils, a calculator, and a snack. For Grades 9-10. Saturday, October 20th @ 2:30 pm.

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

Math Tutoring: Need help with Math? Tutors are high school honor students and each session is 30 minutes. Tutoring is available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Register for one of the three time slots. Tuesday, October 16th beginning @ 3:30 pm.

LEGO Building session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, October 17th @ 6:30 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, October 19th @ 3:30 pm.

Fall Tree Palette: Use your painting imagination to create your fall tree. Friday, October 19th @ 3:45 pm.

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

Gymboree for Toddlers: Ages 16-36 months with a parent. Monday, October 15th @ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for Crawlers: For ages up to 16 months with a parent. Monday, October 15th @ 11:00 am.

Read to a Dog: Trained therapy dogs will be on hand for young readers to practice their skills. Reading to furry friends is highly motivational and fun, building confidence and self-esteem. Children will read for five minutes, and have a second turn if time allows. 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, October 15th @ 4:30 pm.

Kids Playgroup: An all-ages playgroup that 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. Tuesday, October 16th @ 10:30 am.

Math Tutoring: Need help with Math? Tutors are high school honor students and each session is 30 minutes. Tutoring is available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Register for one of the three time slots. Tuesday, October 16th beginning @ 3:30 pm.

Friendship Circle Storytime: A 30-minute program geared toward children with special needs incorporating stories, music, movement and other sensory activities. There will be a 30-minute wind-down period for socialization.. For ages 5-9.Tuesday, October 16th @ 4:00 pm.

Simply Storytime: A Drop-In program for all ages. Tuesday, October 16th @ 10:00 am.

Reading Buddies: Be paired with a teen Reading Buddy to practice reading skills by reading out loud. Register for one of the three time slots. Wednesday, October 17th beginning @ 3:30 pm; Thursday, October 18, beginning @ 6:30 pm.

LEGO Building session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, October 17th @ 6:30 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, October 19th @ 3:30 pm.

SLP Musically Children’s Program: A fun, free, and accessible music experience for children of all abilities (in particular AAC users. Music of Laurie Berkner Band, camp songs, and some originals performed in a sing-a-long style. For ages 4-9. Saturday, October 20th @ 2:30 pm.

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