What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 10/7-13/18

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

LANGUAGE GROUPS: Register online @ mtpl. org unless otherwise noted.

French Beginners Class continues on Tuesday, October 9th @ 3:00 pm.

English Language Conversation Class: a relaxed weekly group to practice English speaking skills. Must have some basic knowledge of English. For adults 18+. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, October 10th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, October 11th @ 7:00 pm.

SKYPE AUTHOR TALK WITH Mary Kubica, author of When The Lights Go Out: Monday, October 8th @ 6:30 pm.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS; HOMEOPATHIC ALTERNATIVES presented by Nina Sabra, Wednesday, October 10th @ 7:00 pm.

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT concludes on Wednesday, October 10th @ 1:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, October 8th @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Won’t You Be My Neighbor (PG-13) on October 8th @ 2:30 pm.

MEDICARE COUNSELING: The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with or questions about their health insurance. SHIP is a statewide program sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Human Services with major funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal Medicare agency. To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331. Thursday, October 7th, beginning @ 12:00 pm.

GROUPS:

Resources for Retirees: a welcoming group for seniors to discuss ways to stay healthy and happy. Topics include: mobility, money concerns, brain health, downsizing, and staying active. Monday, October 8th @ 11:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, October 9th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, October 9th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

MS Group meets on Tuesday, October 9th @ 10:00 am.

Mystery Book Group discusses Total Recall by Sara Paretsky on Wednesday, October 10th @ 10:00 am.

Film Discussion Group views and discusses Loving (PG-13). Film @ noon; discussion @ 2:00 pm. Friday, October 12th.

WRITING GROUPS:

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

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, October 10th @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS:

QuickBooks: Join Pat DeSan on the ins-and-outs of QuickBooks. Bring questions and learn how to use this popular and powerful accounting software. A Drop-In program. Monday, October 8th @ 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 8th @ 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. Monday, October 8th beginning @ 6:30 pm.

Create Your Own Vision Board: Tuesday, October 9th @ 2:30 pm.

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 10th beginning @ 3:30 pm; Thursday, October 11, beginning @ 6:30 pm.

LGBTQ+ Support Group meets on Wednesday, October 10th @ 4:00 pm.

Jack O’Lantern Jars: Create your own. Thursday, October 11th @ 3:15 pm.

Coloring Stress Relief: Learn to relieve stress and relax with coloring. A Drop-In program. Friday, October 12th @ 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 12th @ 3:30 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. Monday, October 8th beginning @ 6:30 pm.

Create Your Own Vision Board: Tuesday, October 9th @ 2:30 pm.

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 10th beginning @ 3:30 pm; Thursday, October 11, 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 10th @ 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 12th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Maker Monday – Chemistry ROCKS: Explore, predict, tinker and make while developing confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, arts, and learning as a whole through making. For ages 7-11. Monday, October 8th @ 4:00 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. Monday, October 8th beginning @ 6:30 pm.

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

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 9th @ 10:30 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 10th beginning @ 3:30 pm; Thursday, October 11, beginning @ 6:30 pm.

Dress for Mess – Pipette Color Mixing: For ages 2-6. Wednesday, October 10th @ 4:00 pm.

LEGO Building session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, October 10th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for PreWalkers: Introduce your baby to the library during this gentle lapsit program for pre-walkers accompanied by an adult. Rhymes, songs, puppets, and picture books encourage language development. Adults socialize with other adults and babies get used to be around other babies. For age up to 32 months. Thursday, October 11th @ 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, October 12th @ 3:30 pm.

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