What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 2/24-3/2/10

New area in the Children’s Room: Leap Into Literacy. Board books for the very young listeners are on the two lowest shelves. Ready to Read books (Levels A-E and LB) are on the top shelf and in baskets on top of the bookcase. Couches and large armchairs are available for parents to sit beside early readers and to hold toddlers on their laps.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, February 25th @ 7:00 pm.

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS:

English Conversation Language class, a relaxed weekly group to practice English speaking skills. Must have some basic knowledge of English. A Drop-In program for 18+. Wednesday, February 27th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners, for adults only. Register online @ mtpl.org. Thursday, February 28th @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Juliet, Naked (rated R) on February 25th @ 2:30 pm.

MTPL Board of Trustees meets on Wednesday, February 27th @ 7:00 pm. Open to the public.

AARP Free Income Tax Assistance. Register in person at the Reference Desk on Saturdays. First come, first served. Slots go quickly.

GEORGE WASHINGTON REMEMBERS NEW JERSEY – Monday, February 25th @ 7:00 pm.

CREATE A BIRD NEST KIT - Hang it on a tree so birds can take materials to makes nests. All supplies provided. For all ages. Register online @ mtpl.org. Saturday, March 2nd @ 10:00 am.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, February 26th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, February 26th @ 12:30 pm.

Friends of Different Learners meets on Tuesday, February 26th @ 7:00 pm.

20+ Book Club discusses Omensetter’s Luck by William H. Gass on Thursday, February 28th @ 7:00 pm.

First Friday Book Club discusses Moonglow by Michael Chabon; coffee @ 9:00 am, discussion @ 9:30 am on Friday, March 1st.

LGBT Support Group meets on Saturday, March 2nd @ 11:00 am.

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meet Wednesday, February 27th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, February 27th @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS: Register online @ mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

BCUG PC Roundtable: Discuss your PC issues with the experts at this Drop-In program. Tuesday, February 26th @ 12:00 pm.

Introduction to PowerPoint: Learn how to make a presentation for work or school with this powerful program. Some knowledge of computers necessary. Register online @ mtpl.org. Thursday, February 28th @ 2:30 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, February 25th @ 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, February 25th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, February 26th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Murder Mystery Theater: On the maiden voyage of the S.S. Zorg, travelling from the Milky Way to the Andromeda galaxy people are getting ill. Someone has poisoned the water with a unknown parasitic alien that turns people into raving lunatics. Who poisoned the water? Who is infected with the parasite? Solve these mysteries before time runs out and the entire ship is doomed to drift forever in the blackness of space! For grades 6+. Wednesday, February 27th @ 7:00 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, March 1st @ 3:30 pm

Film Making Group meets on Friday, March 1st @ 3:30 pm.

Scratch Coding with Code Ninjas: Learn to code through a game-based curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and problem solving. Saturday, March 2nd @ 10:00 am, 10:30, am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am. Register online @ mtpl.org for the appropriate session. A #MAKERMARCH event.

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, February 25th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, February 26th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, February 27th @ 6:30 pm.

Murder Mystery Theater: On the maiden voyage of the S.S. Zorg, travelling from the Milky Way to the Andromeda galaxy people are getting ill. Someone has poisoned the water with a unknown parasitic alien that turns people into raving lunatics. Who poisoned the water? Who is infected with the parasite? Solve these mysteries before time runs out and the entire ship is doomed to drift forever in the blackness of space! For grades 6+. Wednesday, February 27th @ 7:00 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, March 1st @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, March 1st @ 3:30 pm.

Scratch Coding with Code Ninjas: Learn to code through a game-based curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and problem solving. Saturday, March 2nd @ 10:00 am, 10:30, am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am. Register online @ mtpl.org for the appropriate session. A #MAKERMARCH event.

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

HYGGE Hangout: Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is Danish for cozy, warm or homey. It is a national pastime in Denmark expressed in homespun pleasures involving candlelight, knitted socks, coffee, cake, family, and friends. It’s a good way to cope with long, dark winters. Join us as we transport our cafe area to a space where we can create, play and enjoy the moment with the Hygge spirit. Wear your comfy clothes and bring your favorite pillow and/or blanket. Learn how to finger knit, make a gnome, play games or puzzles or just cozy up by the fire and read. For ages 2-6. Monday, February 25th @ 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, February 25th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, February 26th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Simply Storytime: A Drop-In program for all ages. Tuesday, February 26th @ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for Toddlers: A gym class for toddlers who are 16 months to 3 year-olds to help walkers further develop gross motor skills. Children must be able to walk in order to participate. For ages 16-36 months with parent. Tuesday, February 26th @ 10:30 am.

Gymboree for Crawlers: Provides opportunities for adults and babies to play together. Adults are expected to stay and participate through the entire class. For ages 6-16 months with parent. Tuesday, February 26th @ 11:10 am.

Reading Buddies: Each child will be paired with a teen Reading Buddy to practice reading skills by reading out loud. Register for one of the time slots. Wednesday, February 27th, Thursday, February 28th.

ScienceStarts – Human Energy: For Grades PreK – 1 with an adult. Hands on science activities and reading aloud. Wednesday, February 27th @ 4:00 pm.

LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, February 27th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Special with Gymboree: A special program for pre-walkers with a caring adult. A Gymboree teacher will guide in gross motor games for infants and crawlers. For ages up to 17 months. Thursday, February 28th @ 10:00 am.

Rubber Duckie Book Club Storytime: Thursday, February 28th @ 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, March 1st @ 3:30 pm.

Scratch Coding with Code Ninjas: Learn to code through a game-based curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and problem solving. Saturday, March 2nd @ 10:00 am, 10:30, am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am. Register online @ mtpl.org for the appropriate session. For ages 7+. A #MAKERMARCH event.

Saturday Story and Craft – St. Patrick’s Day Mobile: A #MAKERMARCH event. Saturday, February 2nd @ 11:00 am.

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