What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 11/15-21/20

DREAM BIG: An introduction to engineers and engineering for people of all ages, especially families and children, including a free film screening of the award-winning documentary Dream Big: Engineering Our World and several virtual panels in November where patrons can join live conversations with the Dream Teams of young, diverse engineers who will answer questions, share their personal stories and what inspires them to make a positive difference in the world. Travel the world to see engineering in action, from the Great Wall of China, to solar car races in Australia, and underwater robots in the USA. Click on the appropriate dates in the Library’s online calendar for details and links. For all ages. This week: Tuesday, November 17th all day; Thursday, November 19th @ 3:00 pm; Friday, November 20th @ 2:00 pm.

Bate-papo – Portuguese Conversation: In this second zoom session presented by Albert Recierdo learn Portuguese pronunciation; listen to different genres of Brazilian music; learn the verb gostar (to like). For adults. Click on MTPL calendar for link. Wednesday, November 18th @ 7:00 pm.

School-Age Storytime via zoom. This week’s theme: A Literary Feast. Register online @ mtpl.org by 10:00 am on Monday, November 16th to receive zoom invitation. For Grades K+. Tuesday, November 17th @ 4:00 pm.

Make a Thankful Tree using real branches for the holiday table. Materials available November 9th-14th. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Monday, November 16th @ 4:00 pm. For ages 9-12.

Monologues and Scene Writing: Create characters that come alive through original scripts. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. For teens and tweens. Monday, November 16th @ 7:00 pm.

SLP MUSICALLY WITH KATHERINE – a sing along from home for children of all abilities. AAC users welcome. Click on the MTPL calendar to zoom link. For ages 4-9. Saturday, November 21st @ 1:30 pm.

ZANIMALS: During this zoom family event, meet strange creatures from around the world. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Thursday, November 19th @ 4:00 pm.

Rubber Duckie Book Club Storytime: Stories, songs, show-and-tell and more. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. For ages birth to 6. Friday, November 20th @ 10:00 am.

Adult DIY Craft: Fall Leaf Cross Stitch Ornament Craft Kit. Kits available for pickup beginning November 10th while supplies last. There are two variations of the Fall Leaf Cross Stitch Ornament Craft Kit. View the online reference photo and specify which you prefer. NOTE: we cannot guarantee a preference but will accommodate if that version of the craft kit is still available. Adult DIY Craft Kits are first come, first served. Did you acquire the Fall Leaf Cross Stitch Craft Kit DIY for adults but want to know how to assemble it? Our Reference Librarians Katherine and Liz will be doing a live tutorial on how to assemble the Fall Leaf Cross Stitch and answer any questions you may have. Please register in advance as space is limited. We will also discuss our Thanksgiving traditions, what we are thankful for, and swapping our favorite recipes. We will send recipes to the attendees so they can recreate them. For ages 18+. Tuesday, November 17th @ 3:00 pm.

History Lovers Book Club will discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean via ZOOM. Register in advance to reserve your spot. Copies of the selected book are available for loan at the Circulation Desk. Tuesday, November 17th @ 10:00 am.

Youth DIY Tile Art Kit: Available beginning November 19th while supplies last! For grades 6+.

Youth DIY kit: Sand Art Mandalas. Kit pickup while supplies last. For Grades 6+.

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, November 20th all day.