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What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 3/28-4/3/21

Free programs at the Middletown Township Public Library

Middletown Township Public Library continues its month-long NEA BIG READ event.

Whales and Tales, a special storytime recorded at the nautically-themed Wonder Wing at Monmouth Museum. Available for viewing on the MTPL YouTube channel, April 1-30 all day.

I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A discussion of the shark attack on 10-year-old Chet Roscow and his friends in Matawan Creek. Read the book and join in the discussion. NOTE: This is an in-person event in the Library’s Community Room. Limited seating to provide social distancing. Registration required @ mtpl.org. Monday, March 29th @ 4:00 pm.

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Whales of the Jersey Shore: a basic field guide to the different whales along the Jersey Shore. Presented by NJ Watershed Ambassadors. Register online to receive zoom link. Wednesday, March 31st @ 11:00 am.

Teen Creative Writing Club composes Family Friendly Sea Shanties: Tuesday, March 29th @ 3:30 pm.

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20+ Book Club will be reading and discussing Moby Dick by Herman Melville in two sessions. The group will be discussing Chapters 1-60 on Wednesday, March 31st @ 6:00 pm. Second discussion on April 28th. Register online @ mtpl.org.

Teen Book Discussion In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex. Wednesday, March 31st @ 7:00 pm.

Other events at the Library:

SLP Musically with Katherine: A sing-along from home for children of all abilities. Zoom link may be found on the Library’s website calendar, mtpl.org.

School-Age Storytime for grades K+. Register online at mtpl.org by 10:00 am on Monday, March 29th to receive zoom invitation for the Tuesday, March 30th event @ 4:00 pm.

An Evening of Irish Music with The Cook College Ramblers: Grab yourself a slice of Irish soda bread and a cup of Irish tea and join virtually. Band members will interact with the audience via zoom. Please…no dancing on the shamrocks! Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Wednesday, March 31st @ 7:30 pm.

Rubber Duckie Book Club Special Storytime. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Thursday, April 1st @ 4:00 pm.

Teen DIY Smartphone Hologram kit while supplies last.

Adult DIY whale planter kit includes the mini-whale planter, and paint and a paintbrush to paint your cute whale! While supplies last.

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, April 2nd all day.

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