What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 12/10-16

THE BAND OF THE TWO RIVERS in a holiday concert Sunday, December 10th @ 2:00 pm.

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY MUSICAL SHOWCASE – An all-star chorus featuring Lincroft and Leonardo Singers and The River Plaza Viking 5th Grade Band. Monday, December 11th @ 6:30 pm.

BE PREPARED: ACTIVE RESILIENCE – What to do in the event of an active shooter. Learn practical strategies to prepare for such an emergency. Presented by Lt. Jim Bruncati, NJSP (Ret). Thursday, December 14th @ 6:30 pm.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish – Monday, December 11th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners – Thursday, December 14th @ 7:00 pm.

THE GREAT COURSES – continuing education features the next episode of Our Night Sky on Friday, December 15th @ 10:30 am.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES meets on Wednesday, December 13th @ 7:00 pm. Open to the public.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Going in Style on December 11th @ 2:30 pm.

DIY Maker for Grown-Ups – Learn to make air fresheners and sachets. Wednesday, December 13th @ 7:00 pm.

MEDICARE COUNSELING - To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331. Thursday, December `14th @ noon.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, December 12th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, December 12th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, December 13th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, December 13th @ 7:00 pm.

Book Clubs:

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group meets on Thursday, December 14th @ 5:30 pm.

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

3D Printed Gifts for the Holidays: Ornaments - Learn how to make 3D Printed ornaments. There will be a brief presentation about 3D Printing followed by a demonstration of how it works. Saturday, December 16th @ 3:00 pm.

TEEN ZONE - Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Math Tutoring - Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Half-hour tutoring sessions are 3:30-5:00 pm. Tuesday, December 12th @ 3:30 pm.

Study Skills for Success - Learn useful and effective study strategies in this weekly group. Increase confidence and study with skill! Bring your homework and notes you need to study for. Tuesday, December 12th @ 7:00 pm.

AP Study Groups – World History, Tuesday, December 12th @ 3:00 pm; US History, Wednesday, December 13th @ 4:00 pm; Calculus, Thursday, December 14th @ 4:00 pm; Computer Science, Friday, December 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Crochet for a Cause - Crochet a baby blanket to donate to Project Linus. Thursday, December 14th @ 3:30 pm.

Chess - 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, December 15th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Math Tutoring - Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Half-hour tutoring sessions are 3:30-5:00 pm. Tuesday, December 12th @ 3:30 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session – free play in our quiet reading area. For ages 5+. Wednesday, December 13th @ 6:30 pm.

Chess - 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, December 15th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Kids Playgroup - Children explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Adults chat and connect with other parents/caregivers while supervising their children's play. A Drop-In program. Tuesday, December 12th @ 10:30 am.

Math Tutoring - Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Half-hour tutoring sessions are 3:30-5:00 pm. Tuesday, December 5th @ 3:30 pm.

Pete the Cat – A rockin' spin on the traditional tale, The Night Before Christmas. Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do! For all ages. Wednesday, December 13th @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session – Free play in our quiet reading area. For ages 5+. Wednesday, December 13th @ 6:30 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 toddlers up to 30 months. Thursday, December 14th @ 6:30 pm.

Reading Buddies – Children are paired with a teen 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 ages 3-9. Thursday, December 14th @ 3:30 pm.

Chess - 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, December 15th @ 3:30 pm.

What Kind of Dog Am I? – Author Kathleen DiMario visits. For Grades K-5. Saturday, December 16th @ 11:00 am.

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