What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 11/11-17/18

SENIOR SCAMS presented by Middletown Officer Rick Cruz. Learn how to recognize the latest scams targeting seniors and how to deal with them. Monday, November 12th @ 6:30 pm.

BOOK AND AUTHOR TALK: Kevin Woyce, local author and photographer, gives a colorful tour of New Jersey’s coastal history, from the long-ago days of pirates, shipwrecks and lighthouses to the founding of today’s most popular beach resorts, illustrated with original photography and vintage images. Learn why there is an elephant-shaped building on the beach in Margate, a concrete ship stuck in the sand off Cape May Point, and why a town is called Ship Bottom. Tuesday, November 13th @ 7:00 pm.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Friday, November 16th, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm. For additional information, click on www.redcrossblood.org.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: Register online @ mtpl.org unless otherwise designated.

French Beginners Class meets on Tuesday, November 12th @ 3:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, November 15th @ 7:00 pm.

Conversational English Language, a relaxed weekly Drop-In program to practice English speaking skills. Must have some basic knowledge of English. For adults 18+. Wednesday, November 14th @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group meets on Monday, November 12th @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Tag (rated R) on Monday, November 12th @ 2:30 pm.

Irene Pomirchy art reception, Saturday, November 17th @ 2:00 pm.

FULFILL: Need help getting enough to eat and making ends meet? Learn if you qualify for: SNAP (Food Stamps) GA/TANF, Medicaid/Affordable Health Care ACT, Utilities Assistance (USF, LIHEAP, PAGE), Free Tax Preparation 2015, 2016, 2017. In order for your application to be submitted, you must have all paperwork needed (Income, Rent, Utilities and SS#). A Drop-In program. Tuesday, November 13th @ 10:00 am.

Groups:

Resources for Retirees meets Monday, November 12th @ 11:00 am.

MS Group meets Tuesday, November 13th @ 10:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, November 13th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, November 13th @ 12:30 pm.

Mystery Book Group discusses Manitou Canyon by William Krueger Kent on Wednesday, November 14th @ 10:00 am.

20+ Book Club discusses Oreo by Fran Ross on Wednesday, November 14th @ 7:00 pm.

WINGS Group meets on Thursday, November 15th @ 7:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, November 14th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, November 14th @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

QuickBooks: A Drop-In program with Pat DeSan on the ins and outs of Quickbooks. Bring questions and learn how to use this popular and powerful accounting software. Monday, November 12th @ 7:00 pm.

Library Resources for Job Seekers: The library has numerous online and print resources that will help you in your career and job search, all free with your library card. Thursday, November 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Shop Smarter – Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck: Black Friday and Cyber Monday is just around the corner! Learn how to shop smarter online and how to find the best deals available. Saturday, November 17th @ 11:00 am.

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, November 12th @ 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 is available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes long. Monday, November 12th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, November 13th beginning @ 4:00 pm.

LGBTQ+ Support Group meets Wednesday, November 14th @ 4:00 pm. A Drop-In program.

Meditation and Relaxation: Learn simple breathing techniques, meditations, and passively relax, while listening to a guided meditation. Bring a yoga mat. Thursday, November 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Coloring Stress Relief: Friday, November 16th @ 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, November 16th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, November 16th @ 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 is available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes long. Monday, November 12th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, November 13th beginning @ 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, November 14th @ 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, November 16th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Gymboree for Toddlers: For ages 16-36 months with a parent. Monday, November 12th @ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for Crawlers: For ages 6-16 months with a parent. Monday, November 12th @ 11:00 am.

Maker Monday – Chemistry ROCKS: Explore, predict, tinker and make. This program allows youngsters to develop confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, arts, and learning as a whole through making. Monday, November 12th @ 4:00 pm.

Simply Storytime: A Drop-In program for all ages. Tuesday, November 13th @ 10:30 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, November 13th @ 10:30 am.

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 all to socialize. For ages 5-9. Tuesday, November 13th @ 4:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: Need help with Math? Sign up for a free tutor at the library. Tutors are high school honor students and is available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes long. Monday, November 12th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, November 13th beginning @ 4:00 pm.

Reading Buddies: Each child will be paired with a teen Reading Buddy to practice reading skills by reading out loud. Register for the 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm or 4:30 pm time slot. For grades K-5. Wednesday, November 14th; Thursday, November 15th 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, November 14th @ 6:30 pm.

Dress for Mess – Painting on Chalk: For ages 2-6. Thursday, November 15th @ 4:00 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, November 16th @ 3:30 pm.

SLP Musically: A fun, free, and accessible music experience. Children of all abilities (in particular AAC users), are welcome to come listen and sing the music of Laurie Berkner Band, camp songs, and some originals performed in a sing-a-long style. For ages 4-9. Saturday November 17th @ 12:00 pm.

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