What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 4/28-5/4/19

TEAM TRIVIA for adults 50+: a new event on Monday, April 29th @ 10:00 am.

GET TO KNOW YOUR NATIVE BIRDS: an adult program presented by David Saidnawey. Learn about the birds that visit your yard and how to attract them. Make and take home a spring nest (supplies provided). Tuesday, April 30th @ 1:00 pm.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Backyard Birds. Photography by Jerry Deutsch. May 1st -31st.

REMEMBERING PETE SEEGER: performed by Spook Handy. Wednesday, May 1st @ 7:00 pm.

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY: meet the survivors; hear their stories. Friday, May 3rd @ 2:00 pm.

ITAY GOREN performs the music of George Frideric Handel, Joseph Haydn, Johannes Brahms and Randall Svane. Saturday, May 4th @ 2:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents A Star is Born (rated R) on April 29th @ 2:30 pm.

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org unless otherwise indicated.

Russian for Beginners, for adults only, meets on Thursday, May 2nd @ 7:00 pm.

English Language Conversation: A Drop-In program for adults 18+ with some basic knowledge of English to practice English speaking skills. Presented by Literacy Volunteers Monmouth County. Wednesday, May 1st @ 7:00 pm.

Special Trustees Meeting on Thursday, May 2nd @ 7:00 pm.

IN THE LOBBY SHOWCASE: Spring has sprung. A display by Library patron Anita Keyser.

Groups:

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

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

Intermediate French Class meets on Tuesday, April 30th @ 3:00 pm.

Friends of Different Learners meets on Tuesday, April 30th @ 7:00 pm.

First Friday Book Club discusses The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel on Friday, May 3rd. Coffee @ 9:00 am, discussion @ 9:30 am.

LGBT Support Group meets on Saturday, May 4th @ 11:00 am.

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meets Wednesday, May 1st @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, May 1st @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

BCUG Microsoft WORD: Discuss your issues with the experts in this Drop-In program. Thursday, May 2nd @ 6:30 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, April 29th @ 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, April 29th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, April 30th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

AP Cram Session: Tuesday, April 30th, Thursday, May 2nd @ 4:00 pm.

Tabletop Games and Chess: Friday, May 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, May 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

Rainboot Garden Planter: Customize a planter with your own design to make a one-of-a-kind gift. Saturday, May 4th @ 2:00 pm.

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, April 29th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, April 30th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Tabletop Games and Chess: Friday, May 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, May 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

Rainboot Garden Planter: Customize a planter with your own design to make a one-of-a-kind gift. Saturday, May 4th @ 2:00 pm.

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

Children’s Author Beth Ferry Visit: Her newest books include: Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish, Squirrel's Family Tree and Sealed with a Kiss. For grades K-5. Monday, April 29th @ 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, April 29th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, April 30th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Rubber Duckie Book Club Storytime meets on Tuesday, April 30th @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup: A Drop-In program that encourages children to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Parents/caregivers can chat and connect with others while supervising their children's play. Tuesday, April 30th @ 10:30 am.

ScienceStarts – Magnet Power: Tuesday, April 30th @ 4:00 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, May 2st beginning @ 3:30 pm; Thursday, May 2nd beginning @ 3:30 pm.

Nature Story Walk: Join us as we lead the way along our story walk. We will meet in the Children's Room by the nature window. For ages 7+. Thursday, May 2nd @ 4:00 pm.

Tabletop Games and Chess: Friday, May 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

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