What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 11/25-12/1

CAMPFIRE GUITAR SING-ALONG with Joe Verga. Favorite standards, pop, rock, folk, country, Broadway and movie tunes. Fun, laughs, and music trivia with lots of audience participation. Wednesday, November 28th @ 7:00 pm.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Wing and A Prayer by Grace Modla. December 1st-29th; Reception December 15th.

TEAM TRIVIA FOR ADULTS (age 50+): New event Thursday, November 29th @ 10:00 am.

MTPL TRUSTEES MEETING Wednesday, November 28th @ 7:00 pm. Open to the public.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, November 26th @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Spy Who Dumped Me (rated R) on November 26th @ 2:30 pm.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS:

Conversation English Language Class: Participate in a relaxed weekly group to practice English speaking skills. Must have some basic knowledge of English. For Adults 18+. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, November 28th @ 7:00 pm.

RUSSIAN FOR BEGINNERS meets on Thursday, November 29th @ 7:00 pm. Register online @ mtpl.org.

Medicare Counseling: Free counseling provided by the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331. Wednesday, November 28th @ 12:00 pm.

Academy of Music and Drama: Two concert sessions, 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. Open to the public. Saturday, December 1st.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, November 27th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, November 27th @ 12:30 pm.

Friends of Different Learners meets on Tuesday, November 27th @ 7:00 pm.

LGBT Support Group meets on Saturday, December 1st @ 11:00 am.

Lupus Support Group meets on Saturday, December 1st @ 11:00 am.

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meet Wednesday, November 28th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, November 28th @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS:

BCUG PC Workshop: Discuss your PC problems with the experts in this Drop-In program. Tuesday, November 27th @ 12:00 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, November 26th @ 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 are available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes long. Monday, November 26th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, November 27th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Meditation and Relaxation: Learn simple breathing techniques, meditations, and passively relax while listening to a guided meditation. Bring a yoga mat. Thursday, November 29th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Film Making Group meets on Friday, November 30th @ 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 are available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes long. Monday, November 26th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, November 27th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

LEGO Building Session: We'll have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. . A Drop-In program. Wednesday, November 28th @ 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 30th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Magical Musical Me: A fun and interactive music and movement experience. Sing, dance, wiggle, giggle and shake! Play with instruments and fun props, listen to a musical story, and play a real guitar. Monday, November 26th @ 10:00 am.

Math Tutoring: Need help with Math? Sign up for a free tutor at the library. Tutors are high school honor students and are available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes long. Monday, November 26th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, November 27th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Simply Storytime: A Drop-In program for all ages. Tuesday, November 27th @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup: 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. For all ages. Tuesday, November 27th @ 10:30 am.

Dress for Mess – Painting on Chalk: A process-centered, open-ended art program . For ages 2-6. Tuesday, November 27th @ 4:00 pm.

Live Animal Presentation: by the Monmouth County Park System. For ages 6+. Wednesday, November 28th @ 3:00 pm.

Reading Buddies: Each child is paired with a teen Reading Buddy to practice reading skills by reading out loud. Studies show reading for about 20 minutes each day will improve your child's skills, especially if they read to someone! Register for a specific time slot. For grades K-5. Wednesday, November 28th , 3:30-4:30 pm, 30-minute time slots; Thursday, November 29th 6:30-7:30 pm, 30 minute time slots.

LEGO Building Session: We'll have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. . A Drop-In program. Wednesday, November 28th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime: For prewalkers. Thursday, November 29th @ 10:00 am.

Schoolage Storytime: For grades K-2. Thursday, November 29th @ 4:00 pm.

Toddler Time: Toddlers learn by playing, moving, touching, making noise, looking at books, and being loved. Each toddler should bring a favorite grown-up to share in the fun and learning. For ages 15-32 months. Friday, November 30th @ 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, November 30th @ 3:30 pm.

Saturday Craft and Story – Gingerbread Sticker Scenes: Tell the story of the runaway Gingerbread Man and create a gingerbread sticker scene.. For ages 4+. Saturday, December 1st @ 11:00 am.

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