What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 11/8-14/20

Dream Big: Engineering Our World - 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. Beginning Tuesday, November 10th.

School-Age Storytime via zoom video conferencing. This week’s theme: Literary Safari. Register online @ mtpl.org by 10:00 am on Monday to receive zoom invitation. For Grades 8+. Tuesday, November 10th @ 4:00 pm.

Didgeridoo Down Under Variety Show: An energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation. Aboriginal Australians have played the otherworldly sound on the didgeridoo for at least 1,500 years. Super fun for all ages. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Wednesday, November 11th @ 4:00 pm.

Rubber Duckie Book Club Storytime via zoom: Stories, songs, show-and-tell and more fun. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. For ages up to 6. Thursday, November 12th @ 4:00 pm.

Wellness via Homeopathy presented by Nina Sabra. Learn more about homeopathy/alternative healthcare practices in this online presentation. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Wednesday, November 11th @ 7:00 pm.

For the Love of Movies film discussion group will discuss Gaslight with Charles Boyer, Ingrid Bergman and Joseph Cotton via zoom. Register online @ mtpl.org. Friday, November 13th @ 2:00 pm.

SLP Musically with Katherine sing-along from home. A fun accessible music experience for all children of all abilities. Zoom link can be found on the Library’s online calendar. Saturday, November 14th @ 1:30 pm.

Youth DIY kit: Sand Art Mandalas. Kit pickup beginning November 5th 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 13th all day.

Mystery Book Club discusses Miami Blues by Charles Willeford. Weather permitting the group will meet in the Library’s outdoor patio, social distanced and with masks. If inclement weather, it will be moved to an online meeting. There is a limit of 10 people. Register online @ mtpl.org. Wednesday, November 11th @ 10:00 am.

Teen Art Club: The Magic of Grids - Learn to use grids to reproduce and draw your favorite images. Grids can be used to enlarge and reduce these images as well. Video instructions will be posted on the Library’s YouTube page. Use your own materials or pick up a kit of materials at the Library prior to the event. Supplies limited; registration required for kit. Kits available beginning Tuesday November 10. For teens. Thursday, November 12th.

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. For instruction on how to assemble the ornament, go to the Library calendar to register for a live online tutorial. For ages 18+.