What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 3/24-30/19

NEW AT THE LIBRARY: Tutoring Center. A space specially designed and designated for tutors and their students to work in a quiet and collaborative environment. Stop in and check it out. Located at the rear of the Reference Room.

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – Melissa Ziobro, Monmouth University’s specialist professor of public history and curator of the upcoming Bruce Springsteen exhibit at the Monmouth County Historical Association Museum, will present an enjoyable and fascinating talk about Freehold’s famous Bruce. Wednesday, March 27th @ 7:00 pm.

NEW: TEDxMTPL Discussion Group will meet monthly to watch a short TEDx video followed by a discussion about the topic, themes and subject discussed in the talk. First meeting Thursday, March 28th @ 7:00 pm. Register online @ mtpl.org.

GAMBLING ADDICTION – Lorraine Barry, NCPG, will be available in the Library lobby to provide information about free counseling serving in New Jersey for gamblers with an addition. Saturday, March 30th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Working Girl, rated R, on March 25th @ 2:30 pm.

FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE provided by AARP. Mondays through Wednesdays by appointment only. Register in person at the Reference Desk on Saturday. First come, first served. Slots go quickly.

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

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS:

English Conversation Group, hosted by Literacy Volunteers Monmouth County, is a relaxed drop-in group to practice English speaking skills. Must have some basic knowledge of English. For adults 18+. Wednesday, March 27th @ 7:00 pm.

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

In the MTPL Gallery – Oldies but Goodies presented by the Arts Council of Monmouth County. Through Saturday, March 30th. Reception Saturday, March 30th @ 1:00 pm.

Groups:

Community Assistance Network meets on Monday, March 25th @ 6:30 pm.

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

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

Intermediate French Class meets on Tuesday, March 26th @ 3:00 pm.

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

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meets Wednesday, March 27th @ 10:00 am.

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

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

BCUG PC Roundtable: Discuss your PC issues with the experts in this drop-in program. Tuesday, March 26th @ 12:00 pm.

Netcetra LLP Web Service: Learn how to use YouTube to grow your small business. Hosted by SCORE. Tuesday, March 26th @ 6:00 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 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, March 25th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 26th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Cardboard Challenge - Get creative with cardboard and other recyclables to make a unique creation/invention. Participants will work in pairs since "two heads are better than one’ then vote on the best overall creation. A #MAKERMARCH event. Tuesday, March 26th @ 3:45 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 29th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, March 29th @ 3:30 pm.

Scratch Coding with Code Ninjas - Learn to code through our engaging game-based curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and problem solving. Gain vital skills while having a blast. We will be conducting 30 minute demonstrations on coding with Scratch. Sessions begin at 10:00 am. Register for the appropriate session. Saturday, March 30th.

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

Cardboard Challenge - Get creative with cardboard and other recyclables to make a unique creation/invention. Participants will work in pairs since "two heads are better than one’ then vote on the best overall creation. A #MAKERMARCH event. Tuesday, March 26th @ 3:45 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 27th @ 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 29th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, March 29th @ 3:30 pm.

Scratch Coding with Code Ninjas - Learn to code through our engaging game-based curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and problem solving. Gain vital skills while having a blast. We will be conducting 30 minute demonstrations on coding with Scratch. Sessions begin at 10:00 am. Register for the appropriate session. Saturday, March 30th.

CHILDREN’S ROOM: 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 25th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 26th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Simply Storytime – A Drop-In program for all ages. Tuesday, March 26th @ 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 26th @ 10:30 am.

Cardboard Challenge - Get creative with cardboard and other recyclables to make a unique creation/invention. Participants will work in pairs since "two heads are better than one’ then vote on the best overall creation. For grades 3+. A #MAKERMARCH event. Tuesday, March 26th @ 3:45 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 27th @ 3:30 pm; Thursday, March 28th @ 6:30 pm.

ScienceStarts: Wind and Water Power – Wednesday, March 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, March 27th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for Prewalkers – A Drop In program. Thursday, March 28th @ 10:00 am.

Rubber Duckie Book Club meets on Thursday, March 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 29th @ 3:30 pm.

Scratch Coding with Code Ninjas - Learn to code through our engaging game-based curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and problem solving. Gain vital skills while having a blast. We will be conducting 30 minute demonstrations on coding with Scratch. Sessions begin at 10:00 am. Register for the appropriate session. Saturday, March 30th.

Snapology Event – Let’s build. For ages 3+. A #MAKERMARCH event. Saturday, March 30th @ 10:00 am.

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