What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 3/4-10/28

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meets on Monday, March 5th @ 7:00 pm.

French Language Class continues on Wednesday, March 7th @ 3:30 p.m.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, March 8th @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, March 5th @ 7:00 pm.

AARP Free Income Tax Assistance - Mondays-Wednesdays. Register in person at the Reference Desk each Saturday at 9:00 am for slots available for the following week. First come, first served. Slots go quickly.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Art Society of Monmouth Country presents Oldies But Goodies through March 31st.

4th ANNUAL NEW JERSEY MAKERS DAY – a statewide event celebrating, promoting and introducing the Maker Culture and the values associated with making, tinkering and STEAM-based learning. A Drop-In program. Saturday, March 10th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

NEAR –DEATH/MYSTICAL EXPERIENCES IN THE UNITED STATES presented by Rev. Karen Herrick on Thursday, March 8th @ 6:30 pm. Register online @ mtpl. org.

BOOK AND AUTHOR TALK presents Megan Callus: Ignitable Fitness. She discusses her new book on Tuesday, March 6th @ 7:00 pm.

FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY meet on Tuesday, March 6th @ 6:30 pm.

NEW AT THE LIBRARY: For the past three years, local artist Bob Willie’s Belford waterfront seascapes and landscapes have been displayed in the meeting rooms and periodicals section of the Library. He has excitedly unveiled his newest painting of ships docked in Belford, inspired by “the chaos and jumble of the masts”. The painting is hung next to the Library fireplace in the lounge area.

Medicare Counseling is free of charge and offered on the second Thursday of each month from 1:00-5:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, March 6th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, March 6th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

French Language Class continues on Wednesday, March 7th @ 3:30 p.m.

Film Discussion Group views and discusses the film This Film Is Not Yet Rated about Hollywood’s film rating system. Film @ noon, discussion @ 2:00 pm. Friday, March 9th.

Book Groups:

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group views The Lathe of Heaven (1980) and discusses the novel by Ursula K. LeGuin on which it based. Thursday, March 8th @ 5:30 pm.

First Friday Book Club discusses The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore. Coffee @ 9:00 am, discussion @ 9:30 am on Friday, March 2nd.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writers Group meets Monday, March 5th @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, March 7th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, March 7th @ 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 for constructive feedback. Monday, March 5th @ 3:30 pm.

4-H Theatre Club - Looking for a place to express yourself and make new friends? The 4-H Theatre Club is for you. Develop and share theatre skills such as acting, set design, costuming, music, dance, playwriting, directing, makeup, lighting and more. No auditioning, no prior theater experience necessary. For grades 6-12. Monday, March 5th @ 7:00 pm.

Math Tutoring - Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Half-hour tutoring sessions are 3:30-5:00 pm. Tuesday, March 6th @ 3:30 pm.

Study Skills for Success - Learn useful and effective study strategies in this weekly group. Increase confidence and study with skill. Bring your homework and notes you need to study. Tuesday, March 6th @ 7:00 pm.

Wrapped Yarn Resist Arts - Abstract resist art inspired by artist Gustav Klimt. For grades 5-8. Wednesday, March 7th @ 4:00 pm.

TableTop Gaming - Play board games and RPGs. Wednesday, March 7th @ 7:00 pm.

Crochet for a Cause - Crochet a baby blanket to donate to Project Linus. If you do not know how to crochet, we will teach you. Thursday, March 8th @ 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 9th @ 3:30 pm.

JUSTS FOR TWEENS: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

4-H Theatre Club - Looking for a place to express yourself and make new friends? The 4-H Theatre Club is for you! Develop and share theatre skills such as acting, set design, costuming, music, dance, playwriting, directing, makeup, lighting and more. No auditioning; no prior theater experience necessary. For grades 6-12. Monday, March 5th @ 7:00 pm.

Math Tutoring - Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Half-hour tutoring sessions are 3:30-5:00 pm. Tuesday, March 6th @ 3:30 pm.

Wrapped Yarn Resist Arts - Abstract resist art inspired by artist Gustav Klimt. For grades 5-8. Wednesday, March 7th @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session – We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, March 7th @ 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 9th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Magical Musical Me - Sing, dance, wiggle, giggle and shake. Play with instruments and fun props, listen to a musical story, and play a real guitar! For ages 2-6. Tuesday, March 6th @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup – A Drop-In playgroup for all ages that encourages children to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Tuesday, March 6th @ 10:30 am.

Math Tutoring - Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Half-hour tutoring sessions are 3:30-5:00 pm. Tuesday, March 6th @ 3:30 pm.

Simply Storytime - Foster early literacy skills and prepare children for learning to read with stories, rhymes and more. For all ages. Wednesday, March 7th @ 10:00 am.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session – We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, March 7th @ 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 9th @ 3:30 pm.

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