What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 3/17-23/19

HOME SELLER SEMINAR presented by Mary Ann Azzolina of Long & Foster real estate. Learn from local experts how to prepare your home for a successful top dollar sale. Monday, March 18th @ 6:00 pm.

Bridge Builders in Petticoats: Emily Warren Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge – Learn How Emily Warren Roebling carried on her husband’s role in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Presented by Carol Simon Levin in period costume. Tuesday, March 19th @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, March 18th @ 7:00 pm.

Knotted Scoubidou - Make variations of Scoubidou using plastic lace, make a key chain, bracelet, or lanyard. All supplies will be provided. Wednesday, March 20th @ 3:30 pm.

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS:

English Language Conversation – A relaxed weekly drop-in group to practice English speaking skills. Must have some basic knowledge of English. For adults 18+. Presented by Literacy Volunteers Monmouth County. Wednesday, March 20th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners – For adults only. Register online @ mtpl.org. Thursday, March 21st @ 7:00 pm.

Free Income Tax Assistance Mondays-Wednesdays. Register in person at the Reference Desk. First Come, first served. Slots go quickly.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Desk Set (not rated). March 18th @ 2:30 pm.

TRUSTEES MEETING on Wednesday, March 20th @ 7:00 pm. Open to the public.

New Jersey Makers Day – It’s the 5th annual NJ Makers’ Day and here is who is coming: Home Depot: assorted building projects; Middletown Recreation: Craft Stick Connectors; Teen from Middletown High School North: paper chromatography; STAR Astronomy: telescope education and more; Academy of Allied Health & Science: assorted experiments; Henry Hudson Regional HS-STEM Club: Bobsled; RWJ Barnabas Wellness on Wheels 35-foot bus: mobile greenhouse and cooking school; Oasis VRX: virtual reality experiences; Big Brothers/Big Sisters Crafting Activities (NHS students from Allied Health); Teen inventors from High Tech High. For all ages. Saturday, March 23rd, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm in the Community Room.

In the MTPL Gallery – Oldies but Goodies presented by the Arts Council of Monmouth County. Through Saturday, March 30th.

Groups:

History Lovers Book Club discusses The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore on Tuesday, March 19th @ 10:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, March 19th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, March 19th @ 12:30 pm.

Intermediate French Class meets on Tuesday, March 19th @ 3:00 pm.

WINGS meets on Thursday, March 21st @ 7:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writers Group meets on Tuesday, March 19th @ 7:00 pm.

Noble Writers meets Wednesday, March 20th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, March 20th @ 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, March 18th @ 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, March 18th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 19th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Tools for Achievement: Study Skills for High School and Beyond - A 60-minute workshop presented by Huntington Learning Center for parents and students in high school or college who are facing challenging course work while managing daily responsibilities. Learn how to develop the study skills needed to achieve success in school and reach full academic potential. Tuesday, March 19th @ 7:00 pm.

Knotted Scoubidou - Make variations of Scoubidou using plastic lace, make a key chain, bracelet, or lanyard. All supplies will be provided. Wednesday, March 20th @ 3:30 pm.

Mosaic Tile Design - Use different glass tile colors and sizes to create a one-of-a-kind design in this two-day program. Create and glue the design the first day and allow the adhesive to dry before applying grout the second day. Wednesday, March 20th, Friday, March 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

Crochet for a Cause - Crochet blankets, scarves or hats to donate. If you do not know how to crochet we will teach you! For teens in grades 6-12. Earn community service hours for participation. Thursday, March 21st @ 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 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, March 22nd @ 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, March 18th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 19th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Knotted Scoubidou - Make variations of Scoubidou using plastic lace, make a key chain, bracelet, or lanyard. All supplies will be provided. Wednesday, March 20th @ 3:30 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, March 20th @ 6:30 pm.

Crochet for a Cause - Crochet blankets, scarves or hats to donate. If you do not know how to crochet we will teach you! For teens in grades 6-12. Earn community service hours for participation. Thursday, March 21st @ 3:30 pm.

Mosaic Tile Design - Use different glass tile colors and sizes to create a one-of-a-kind design in this two-day program. Create and glue the design the first day and allow the adhesive to dry before applying grout the second day. Wednesday, March 20th, Friday, March 22nd @ 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 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, March 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

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

Gymboree for Toddlers – For ages 16-36 months with a parent. Monday, March 18th @ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for Crawlers – For ages 6-16 months with a parent. Monday, March 18th @ 11:00 am.

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, March 18th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 19th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Read to a Dog - Trained therapy dogs will be on hand for our young readers to practice reading skills. Reading to our furry friends is highly motivational and fun, building confidence and self-esteem. Children will read to a dog for five minutes, and have a second turn if time allows. There will be "reading buddies" available for younger siblings as well as for the K-5 readers to practice with prior to their "dog time." For independent readers grades K-5. Monday, March 18th @ 4:30 pm.

Magical Musical Me meets on Tuesday, March 19th @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup - An all-ages playgroup that 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. Tuesday, March 19th @ 10:30 am.

Simply Storytime – A Drop-In program for all ages. Wednesday, March 20th @ 10:00 am.

Knotted Scoubidou - Make variations of Scoubidou using plastic lace, make a key chain, bracelet, or lanyard. All supplies will be provided. Wednesday, March 20th @ 3:30 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, March 20th @ 6:30 pm.

Mosaic Tile Design - Use different glass tile colors and sizes to create a one-of-a-kind design in this two-day program. Create and glue the design the first day and allow the adhesive to dry before applying grout the second day. Wednesday, March 20th, Friday, March 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

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, March 20th @ 3:30 pm; Thursday, March 21st @ 6:30 pm.

DIY Music Harmonica - Meet friends and create music together by making your own harmonica. Ages 7 and up. A #MAKERMARCH event. For ages 7+. Thursday, March 21st @ 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 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

Makers Day Coding Experiences - Coding projects will be take place in the Computer Lab with Minecraft, Star Wars, Frozen and Harry Potter Coding Games. to introduce kids and teens to coding. Register for one of the three half-hour sessions. Ages 7+. Saturday, March 23rd beginning @ 2:30 pm.

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