What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 10/3-9/21

Movie Mondays presents 12 Mighty Orphans (PG-13) in the Community Room on October 4th @ 2:30 pm.

Gymboree: For walkers 12-36 months with parent @10:00 am. For crawlers 6-13 months with parent @ 11:00 am. Register online @ mtpl.org. Thursday, October 7th.

Snapology presents Creature Creators. For ages 6-12. Register online @ mtpl.org. Thursday, October 7th @ 6:30 pm.

School-Age Stortime meets at NEW TIME 4:30 pm on Tuesday, October 5th. For grades K-5.

Teen DIY Comic Books: celebrate ComicCon on Wednesday, October 6th @ 3:30 pm.

ZOOM a Scientist: Biomedical Engineering - from bike helmets to broken hips - Mechanical/biomedical engineer Emily Bliven’s international experience ranges from bicycle helmets to bone biomechanics testing. She will discuss how injury can be studied in a lab and what is required to build technologies that help repair and protect the human body. For grades 5-12. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Monday, October 4th @ 4:00 pm.

Monologues and Scene Writing: for middle/high school students meets in the Community Room on Monday, October 4th @ 7:00 pm.

Knitting Group meets in the Community Room on Tuesday, October 5th @ 12:30 pm.

Scrabble Group meets in the Community Room on Tuesday, October 5th 12:30 pm.

Science Fiction Book and Film Group meets in the Computer Lab on Thursday, October 7th @ 5:30 pm.

Russian Language Group is open to adults at all skill levels and meets weekly. No advance registration is required. Thursday, October 7th @ 7:00 pm in the NJ History Room.

Piracy to Prohibition: Between the Raritan Bay and Atlantic Ocean, Monmouth County has over 50 miles of shoreline. Throughout history, tidal streams and coastal inlets have provided communities like Middletown with a wide variety of marine resources, but they also provided inland access to pirates, privateers, and rum runners. Local historian Kristen Hohn discusses the illicit side of our coastal history, separating fact from fiction and providing historical sources for some well-known local legends. Register online to receive zoom link. Thursday, October 7th @ 6:30 pm.

Film Discussion Group views and discusses A Beautiful Day (PG-13) on Friday, October 8th @ 12:00 pm.

Teen Virtual Halloween Costume Contest: Post a picture of your Halloween costume this year, #MTPLTeens or email teen Librarian Marissa, mchimento@mtpl.org! Bonus points for dressing as your favorite book character or in the 1920s style in honor of MTPL’s 100thanniverary. Each photo will enter into our centennial raffle. Library visitors must follow current health and safety protocols. Registration required for all participants. Beginning Friday, October 1st.

Check out YouTube every Friday for a new Science Storytime video with Miss Jennifer. Click on the Library website calendar for the link. For ages 4+. Friday, October 8th all day.