What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 3/14-20/21

Helping Young Brainiacs Explore the Brain: a neuroscience programs for grades K-5 and tweens to learn about the brain. Presented by Drain Bunch. Monday, March 15th @ 4:00 pm. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link.

Geraldine L. Thompson – Monmouth County’s Forgotten Benefactor: Thompson Park; Thompson Middle School. Geraldine L. Thompson Care Center. Who is the person behind the name? Brookdale Prof. Jane Scimeca describes Thompson’s life from her childhood friendship with Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt through her accomplishments in politics and her dedication to social reform. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Tuesday, March 16th @ 1:00 pm.

Rubber Duckie Book Club Storytime: Thursday March 18th @ 4:00 pm. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link.

Book and Author Talk presents Elise Hooper discussing her book, Fast Girls, a novel about the 1936 Women’s Olympic Team. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Friday, March 19th @ 1:00 pm.

SLP Musically with Miss Kat meets on Sunday, March 14th and Saturday March 20th @ 11:00 am. Zoom link may be found on the Library’s calendar.

Monologues and Scene Writing meets via zoom on Monday, March 15th @ 7:00 pm. For teens and tweens. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link.

School-Age Storytime for grades K - 5. At the end of the session, receive instructions on what to do with “Storytime Swag Bag” and for picking up your bag at the library. Register online @ mtpl.org.

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, March 19th all day.

Teen DIY Hologram for Smartphone: Pick up an Activity Kit while supplies last. March 15th - 31st.

Introduction to Neuroscience: The Virtual Brain for Teens - a free, neuroscience program via zoom for teenage students to learn about the brain. Students will engage in scientific demonstrations and activities right from their homes, including microscopy, neural circuit constructions, optical illusions, and more. Wednesday, March 17th @ 7:00 pm. Register online @ mtpl.org.

Adult DIY Craft: Whale Planter. Kit available while supplies last.

History Lovers Book Club meets on Tuesday, March 16th @ 10:00 am. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link.

Middletown Makers: Share a photograph of anything made with your hands during the past year, with an emphasis on learning-through-doing. Photographs will be displayed in a virtual slide show at #MakerMarch! Details are on the Library’s website.

Virtual Math Tutoring: Need help with math? Sign up for a free virtual tutoring session with high school honor students on Monday and Thursday afternoon. Have your math work with you, textbook and/or homework. Tutoring is for students in grades K-12 only. Each tutoring session is 60 minutes long, starting at 3:30 pm. Register online @ mtpl.org.