What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library 3/11-17

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org.

Conversation Spanish meets on Monday, March 12th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, March 15th @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group meets on Monday, March 12th @ 7:00 pm.

AARP FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE Mondays through Wednesdays by appointment only. Register in person at the Reference Desk each Saturday at 9:00 am for slots available for the following week. First come, first served. Slots go quickly.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Art Society of Monmouth County presents Oldies But Goodies through March 31st.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Fugitive on March 12th @ 2:30 pm.

A St. Patrick’s Day Concert with Bob and Mimi Harty-Koerner performing Irish music on a tin whistle, flute, fife and bodhran drum. Monday, March 12th @ 7:00 pm.

Affordable Housing Alliance: Meet various organizations that help Sandy victims and others that are in need of housing. Tuesday, March 13th @ 4:30 pm.

DIY Night: Maker for Grown-Ups focuses on upcycling old clothes. Learn how to reuse old t-shirts and pants to make bags. Wednesday, March 14th @ 7:00 pm.

Shop Smarter: Getting the Most Bang For Your Buck - Spending too much at the grocery store? Looking for the best deal on a new TV? Get the best tips and tricks to shop smarter and save money this year. Learn the various websites and apps that can save you money. Thursday, March 15th @ 11:00 am.

Near-Death and Mystical Experiences in the United States, Thursday, March 15th @ 6:30 pm.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, March 13th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, March 13th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

French Language Class continues on Wednesday, March 14th @ 3;30 pm.

WINGS Group meets on Thursday, March 15th @ 7:00 pm.

Book Groups:

Mystery Book Group discusses The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz on Wednesday, March 14th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, March 14th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, March 14th @ 7:00 pm.

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

QuickBooks with Pat DeSan on the ins and outs of QuickBooks. Bring questions and learn how to use this popular and powerful accounting software. A Drop-In program on Monday, March 12th @ 7:00 pm.

Digital Estate Planning: You have a will, but have you made a list of your passwords and internet documents? Learn ways for loved ones to have access to passwords (Facebook, ebay, etc.), bank information, digital photos and more. Friday, March 16th @ 11:30 am.

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 for constructive feedback. Monday, March 12th @ 3:30 pm.

Foreign Language Tutoring - Help with Spanish and French (currently French I and II available). Bring your homework, tests, or other school work with you. Monday, March 12th @ 7:30 pm.

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, March 13th @ 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. Tuesday, March 13th @ 7:00 pm.

MakerTeens: Edible DNA - Make your own DNA strand out of Twizzlers, marshmallows, and toothpicks. Learn about DNA, and eat your project later. Wednesday, March 14th @ 3:30 pm.

TableTop Gaming - Play board games and RPGs. Wednesday, March 14th @ 7:00 pm.

Crochet for a Cause - Crochet a baby blanket to donate to Project Linus. If you do not know how to crochet, we will teach you. Thursday, March 15th @ 3:30 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, March 16th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Foreign Language Tutoring - Help with Spanish and French (currently French I and II available). Bring your homework, tests, or other school work with you. Monday, March 12th @ 7:30 pm.

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, March 13th @ 3:30 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session – We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, March 14th @ 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, March 16th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Maker Monday: Chemistry ROCKS! - Explore, predict, tinker and make. Develop confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, arts, and learning as a whole through making. For ages 7-11. Monday, March 12th @ 4:00 pm.

Kids Playgroup – A Drop-In playgroup for all ages that encourages children to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Tuesday, March 13th @ 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, March 13th @ 3:30 pm.

Simply Storytime - Foster early literacy skills and prepare children for learning to read with stories, rhymes and more. For all ages. Wednesday, March 14th @ 10:00 am.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session – We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, March 14th @ 6:30 pm.

Toddler Time for Walkers - Toddlers learn by playing, moving, touching, making noise, looking at books, and being loved. For ages up to 30 months. Thursday, March 15th @ 10:00 am.

Miss Dore’s Dance and Draw - A creative movement dance class that uses drawing to help children understand the movements and dance positions. For ages 3-5. Friday, March 16th @ 11:00 am.

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 16th @ 3:30 pm.

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