What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library 3/3-9/19

HEALTHY HABITS FOR A HEALTHY YOU presented by Nicolette Vasco. Identify the reasons for taking care of oneself while aging. List strategies to age well in cognitive activity, physical health and exercise, diet and nutrition and social engagement. Wednesday, March 6th @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Suffragette (PG-13) on March 4th @ 2:30 pm.

FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY meets on Tuesday, March 5th @ 5:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, March 4th @ 7:00 pm.

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS:

English Conversation Group, presented by Literacy Volunteers Monmouth County. A relaxed weekly group for adults 18+ to practice English speaking skills. Must have some basic knowledge of English. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, March 6th @ 7:00 pm.

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

AARP FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE – Monday through Wednesday. Register in person at the Reference Desk on Saturday morning for the following week. First come, first served. Slots go quickly.

In the MTPL Gallery –Oldies but Goodies presented by the Arts Council of Monmouth County. Monday, March 4th through Saturday, March 30th.

Alicorn Financial meets on Tuesday, March 5th @ 6:30 pm.

Dwortesky Financial meets on Wednesday, March 6th @ 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 7th @ 6:00 pm.

Revolutionary New Jersey - You might believe that everything fascinating, unusual and shocking is already known about the Revolutionary War in New Jersey. But, many dreadful realities of warfare in the Garden State have been forgotten. Join Bob Mayers, author and historian, as he rediscovers NJ battle and encampment sites lost or neglected by history. It’s an exciting adventure as described in his latest book Revolutionary New Jersey. Saturday, March 9th @ 2:00 pm.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, March 5th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, March 5th @ 12:30 pm.

20+ Book Club discusses Omensetter’s Luck by William H. Gass on Saturday, March 9th @ 3:00 pm.

Film Discussion Group: Network. Film @ noon, discussion @ 2:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writers Group meets on Monday, March 4th @ 7:00 pm.

Noble Writers meets Wednesday, March 6th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, March 6th @ 7:00 pm.

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

Job Seeker Essentials: LinkedIn - Learn how to use LinkedIn in your job search. Wednesday, March 6th @ 2:30 pm.

BCUG Word – Discuss Word issues with the experts in this Drop-In program. Thursday, March 7th @ 6:30 pm.

Quickbooks for Small Businesses – Presented by SCORE. Thursday, March 7th @ 12:00 pm. A Drop-In program.

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 4th @ 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 4th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 5th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

4-H Improvisational Theatre meets on Monday, March 4th @ 7:00 pm.

Tabletop Gaming - Meet to play board games and RPGs. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, March 6th @ 7:00 pm.

Crochet for a Cause - Join us and help 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 7th @ 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 8th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, March 8th @ 3:30 pm.

ACT Practice Test - A full length Practice ACT conducted by The Princeton Review. Receive scores, feedback, and analysis following the practice exam. Get experience taking the exam and learn how to improve scores in the real test. Saturday, March 9th @ 9:30 am.

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 4th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 5th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

4-H Improvisational Theatre meets on Monday, March 4th @ 7:00 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 6th @ 6:30 pm.

Tabletop Gaming - Meet to play board games and RPGs. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, March 6th @ 7:00 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 7th @ 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 8th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, March 8th @ 3:30 pm.

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

HYGGE Hangout: Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is Danish for cozy, warm or homey. It is a national pastime in Denmark expressed in homespun pleasures involving candlelight, knitted socks, coffee, cake, family, and friends. It’s a good way to cope with long, dark winters. Join us as we transport our cafe area to a space where we can create, play and enjoy the moment with the Hygge spirit. Wear your comfy clothes and bring your favorite pillow and/or blanket. Learn how to finger knit, make a gnome, play games or puzzles or just cozy up by the fire and read. For ages 7+. Monday, March 4th @ 4:00 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 4th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 5th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

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 5th @ 10:30 am.

Make Your Own Picture Book – A unique illustration lesson and craft for book-loving kids with illustrator David Udovic. David will show examples of his own illustrations from concept to completion, and teach students how to make their drawings come alive. The 45 minute craft program will include instruction in shading, shadow power, and direct drawing of animals. Free pop-up picture book craft and worksheets included. Tuesday, March 5th @ 4:00 pm. A #MAKERMARCH event.

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 6th @ 3:30 pm; Thursday, March 7th @ 6:30 pm.

Special Schoolage Storytime – Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey 2019 Millie Gonzalez will read books that embody the theme of Living Fiercely in her mission to increase positive awareness about and advocating for people living with disabilities throughout the state. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, March 6th @ 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 6th @ 6:30 pm.

Dress for Mess: Science Art – A #MAKERMARCH event. Thursday, March 7th @ 4:00 pm.

Toddler Time for Walkers - Movement and stories for toddlers and their families. Toddlers learn best when both body and mind are engaged, so there is lots of moving around during our toddler time. Librarian led activities will follow a short social time on the floor with books and toys. Siblings welcome. A Drop-In program. For ages 15-31 months. Friday, March 8th @ 10:00 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 8th @ 3:30 pm.

4-H Tails and Trails - Members of Tails and Trails 4-H club will talk about rabbit and cavy basic care, diet and nutrition, housing, few breed spot lights, gardening for your rabbits for food, how to choose your first lizard. A Drop-In program. A #MAKERMARCH event. Saturday, March 9th @ 10:00 am.

SLP Musically - A fun, free, and accessible music experience. Children of all abilities (in particular AAC users) are welcome to come listen and sing music of Laurie Berkner Band, camp songs, and some originals performed in a sing-a-long style. Let’s make music together! For ages 4-9. Saturday, March 9th @ 10:30 am.To subscribe to our free weekly e-newsletter What’s Happening, visit our website at mtpl.org and click on Get E-mail Updates. Complete three easy boxes and you are signed up. And we will never share your e-mail address with anyone!

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