What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library 12/9-15/18

MARK MIKLOS TRADITIONAL COUNTRY BAND performs on Wednesday, December 12th @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, December 10th @ 7:00 pm.

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS:

English Language Conversation, a Drop-In program presented by Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County. A relaxed group to practice English speaking skills. Must have some basic knowledge of English. For Adults 18+. Wednesday, December 12th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, December 13th @ 7:00 pm. Register online @ mtpl. org.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Wing And A Prayer, collages by Grace Modla. Through December 29th. Reception on Saturday, December 15th.

IN THE LOBBY DISPLAY CASE: Lighting Life Through Time. A collection candle holders.Through December 31st.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Meg (PG-13) on December 10th @ 2:30 pm.

Medicare Counseling: A free program of the New Jersey State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offered on Thursday, December 13th. To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at 732-728-1331.

Groups:

SCORE Seminar: Mariel – Monday, December 10th @ 9:00 am.

Resources for Retirees meets Monday, December 10th @ 11:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, December 11th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, December 11th @ 12:30 pm.

History Lovers Book Club discusses Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance on Tuesday, December 11th @ 10:00 am.

MS Group meets On Tuesday, December 11th @ 10:00 am.

Fulfill meets on Tuesday, December 11th @ 10:00 am.

Mystery Book Group discusses Miss Marple: Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie on Wednesday, December 12th @ 10:00 am.

Science Fiction Book and Film Group meets on Thursday, December 13th @ 6:30 pm.

Friends of Different Learners meets on Thursday, December 13th @ 7:00 pm.

Film Discussion Group views and discusses Loving (PG-13). Film @ 12:00 pm, discussion @ 2:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meet Wednesday, December 12th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, December 12th @ 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, December 10th @ 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, December 10th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, December 11th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

LGTBQ+ Support Group meets on Wednesday, December 12th @ 4:00 pm. A Drop-In program.

DIY Hanging Ornament: Create your own hanging ornament. Wednesday, December 12th @ 7:00 pm.

Coloring Stress Relief: Friday, December 14th @ 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, December 14th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, December 14th @ 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, December 10th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, December 11th 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, December 12th @ 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, December 14th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, December 14th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Maker Monday – Chemistry ROCKS: For ages 7-11. Monday, December 10th @ 4:00 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, December 10th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, December 11th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Simply Storytime: For all ages. Tuesday, December 11th @ 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, December 11th @ 10:30 am.

Pete the Cat Saves Christmas: In this 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! There will be a sing-a-long of the new holiday hit The 12 Groovy Days of Christmas. For all ages. Tuesday, December 11th @ 4:00 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, December 12th , 3:30-4:30 pm, 30-minute time slots; Thursday, December 13th, 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, December 12th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for Prewalkers: A Drop-In Program for ages up to 32 months. Thursday, December 13th @ 10:00 am.

ScienceStarts – Science Everywhere: For grades PreK-1. Thursday, December 13th @ 4:00 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, December 14th @ 3:30 pm.

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