What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 11/4-10/18

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online unless otherwise designated.

English Conversation Language class meets on Wednesday, November 7th @ 7:00 pm. A Drop-In program.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, November 8th @ 7:00 pm.

Beginners French Language Class concludes on Tuesday, November 6th @ 3:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, November 5th @ 7:00 pm. Special event: Lessons Learned: Job Help panel discussion presented by Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Monday, November 5th @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Adrift (rated PG-13) on November 5th @ 2:30 pm.

WORLD WAR I ARMISTICE AND THE ROLE OF FORT MONMOUTH presented by Monmouth University public history specialist professor Milissa Ziobro on Wednesday, November 7th @ 7:00 pm.

FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY meet on Tuesday, November 6th @ 6:30 pm.

BY GEORGE: SONGS OF GEORGE GERSHWIN presented by Barbara McCarthy, vocalist, and Regan Ryzuk, pianist. Saturday, November 10th @ 2:00 pm.

BOOK AND AUTHOR: Beth Ferry, children’s author will read from a bow or two and share news about upcoming books. Register online @ mtpl. org. Wednesday, November 7th @ 1:00 pm.

PEACE DAY PROJECT: Together-Peace Is Possible! We're inviting our community to come together to create symbols of peace. Whether it be a quilt square, a tile, a poster, an origami crane or just drawing a picture, they can all be symbols of peace. All the items will be on display throughout the library in time for the season of “Peace on earth and goodwill towards all”. Wednesday, November 7th.

Medicare Counseling: Free counseling by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331. Thursday, November 8th.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, November 6th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, November 6th @ 12:30 pm.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group meets on Thursday, November 8th @ 5:30 pm.

Film Discussion Group views and discusses Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri (rated R); film @ noon, discussion at 2:00 pm. Friday, November 9th.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writer’s Group meets on Monday, November 5th @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, November 7th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, November 7th @ 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, November 5th @ 3:30 pm.

4-H Improvisational Theater meets on Monday, November 5th @ 7:00 pm.

Volunteer Party: Tuesday, November 6th @ 6:30 pm.

Tabletop Gaming: Play board games and RPGs. Wednesday, November 7th @ 7:00 pm.

Meditation and Relaxation: Learn simple breathing techniques, meditations, and passively relax, while listening to a guided meditation. Bring a yoga mat. Thursday, November 8th @ 3:15 pm.

The Thankful Tree DIY project: Thursday, November 8th @ 4:00 pm.

Coloring Stress Relief: Friday, November 9th @ 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 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, November 9th @ 3:30 pm.

JUST FOR TWEENS: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

LEGO Building session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, November 7th @ 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 9th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Abilities in Action Free Screening: Free 20-minute speech screenings and/or fine motor screenings by a licensed speech therapist and a licensed occupational therapist. The evaluation findings are compared with expected age levels and can help those preschool children who may benefit from a more thorough evaluation. Information will be available regarding alternatives for more extensive evaluations. Registration is required for each appointment and made be done in person or by phone at 732-671-3700, Ext 340. Separate appointments must be made for both screenings. For ages 3-5. Monday, November 5th beginning @ 9:10 am.

Adventures of LEGO Star Wars: A special Star Wars® themed LEGO® building program where you will train to become a Jedi Master. Design your own space ship for our Star Wars® minifigures and compete in a LEGO® light saber battle. Bond over a love of Star Wars® and LEGO® bricks as we become true Jedi in this fun interactive program. May the force be with you! For ages 7+. Monday, November 5th @ 1:00 pm.

Hop On Over For Reading Bunnies: Independent readers can hop on over to practice reading skills with one of our 4-H bunnies. It encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener in our fluffy friends. Either bring along a book or pick one out from our collection. Children will read to a bunny for five minutes. For Grades K-5. Monday, November 5th @ 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. A Drop-In program. Tuesday,, November 6th @ 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, November 6th @ 10:30 am.

LEGO Building session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, November 7th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime: Introduce your baby to the library during this gentle lapsit program for pre-walkers accompanied by a grown-up. Rhymes, songs, puppets, and picture books encourage language development. Grown-ups get to socialize with other adults and babies get used to be around other babies. For ages up to 32 months. A Drop-In program. Thursday, November 8th @ 10:00 am.

The Thankful Tree DIY project: Thursday, November 8th @ 5:00 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 9th @ 3:30 pm.

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