What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 4/11-17/21

Special presentation of the film based on the book, In the Heart of the Sea, rated PG-13. An in-library showing in the Community Room. Preregistration required for socially-distanced seating. An NEA BIG READ event. Monday, April 12th @ 2:30 pm

The Twin Lights: a virtual exploration. Learn about the role of the Twin Lights, efforts to save shipwreck victims at the Jersey shore, and the development of wireless communication with ships at sea and those on land. A Q&A session will followed. Presented by Twin Lights. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. An NEA BIG READ event. Wednesday, April 14th @ 11:00 am.

Learn about Yankee whaling, life on board a whaleship and maritime folk art. Take part in a Scrimshaw Wintry Scene craft project. Craft kits available at the Library while supplies last. Present by the Whaling Museum at Cold Spring Harbor. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. An NEA BIG READ event. Saturday, April 10th @ 2:00 pm.

Whales and Tales: a special storytime recorded at the nautically-themed Wonder Wing at Monmouth Museum. Available for viewing on the MTPL YouTube channel through April 30th. An NEA BIG READ event.

Avoid Getting Scammed presented by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Learn about consumer scam artists and how to avoid them. Register online @ mtpl.org to obtain zoom link. Tuesday, April 13th @ 1:00 pm.

Book and Author Talk presents Sarah Weeks, author of more than 60 picture books and novels for young readers. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Thursday, April 15th @ 4:00 pm.

Rubber Duckie Book Club Storytime meets on Wednesday, April 14th @ 10:00 am. For ages birth to 6. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link.

I Survived Book Club will discuss I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic of 1912 by Lauren Tarshis. This in-person event will be held in the Children’s Department. Seating is limited to provide social distancing. Advance registration @ mtpl.org is required. For ages 7+. Monday, April 12th @ 4:00 pm.

Mystery Book Club meets Wednesday, April 14th @ 10:00 am. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link.

Book Buzz Book Club: Love to Read? Discuss Young Adult books you have read recently and discover some books to add to your TBR. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. For teens and tweens. Tuesday, April 13th @ 3:30 pm.

Off the Shelf with Christine and Katie: Enjoy daring seafaring adventures? In conjunction with our NEA BIG READ events based upon the book, In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick, Christine and Katie will be recommending read alikes and movies of adventurous survival stories. Video will be available on the MTPL YouTube channel for viewing at your leisure. Friday, April 16th all day.

Free virtual 60 minute tutoring session on Monday afternoons with high school honor students. Have your homework with you, textbook and/or homework. For grades K-12. Register online @ mtpl.org .

DIY Blackout Poetry kits available while supplies last. For grades 6+.

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 16th all day.