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What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 4/4-10/21

Free virtual programs at the Middletown Township Public Library

Learn about Yankee whaling, life on board a whaleship and maritime folk art. Take part in a Scrimshaw Wintry Scene craft project Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. For all ages. Saturday, April 10th @ 2:00 pm. NEA BIG READ event.

In the Heart of the Sea, PG-13. A special presentation of the film based on the book. Two in-library showings in the Community Room, April 5th and 12th @ 2:30 pm. Preregistration at mtpl.org required for social-distance seating. NEA BIG READ event.

Jersey Shore Shipwrecks presented by New Jersey Historical Divers Association. There have been nearly 5,000 documented shipwrecks off New Jersey’s coast. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Tuesday, April 6th @ 7:30 pm. NEA BIG READ event.

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Sharks presented by the National Aquarium. A virtual program with live sharks. For all ages. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Wednesday, April 7th @ 7:00 pm. NEA BIG READ event.

Whales and Tales: a special storytime recorded at the nautically-themed Wonder Wing at Monmouth Museum. A Family Event all day April 1-30 on the MTPL YouTube Channel. NEA BIG READ event.

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Zoom School-Age Storytime for grades K+. Register online @ mtpl.org by 10:00 am on Monday, April 5th to receive zoom invitation. Tuesday, April 6th @ 4:00 pm.

Rubber Duckie Book Club Storytime on Wednesday, April 7th @ 10:00 am. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link.

Monologues and Scene Writing for teens and tweens. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Monday, April 5th @ 7:00 pm.

Goal Setting Strategies presented by Jersey Girl Health & Wealth. Learn strategies to define goals that match your vision and strategies to achieve those goals. Register online @ mptl.org to receive zoom link. Thursday, April 8th @ 6:00 pm.

For the Love of Movies film discussion group discusses The African Queen. Register online @ mtpl.org to receive zoom link. Friday, April 9th @ 2:00 pm.

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 9th all day.

Teen Virtual Poetry Night with Project Write Now: zoom link http://https//us02web.zoom.us/...

Wednesday, April 7th @ 7:00 pm.

Teen Art Club: 3D Mobiles: Follow along with art teacher Teresa Lau to create your own piece of art. Video instructions will be posted on the Library YouTube page; use your own materials or pick up a kit of materials at the Library prior to the event. Supplies limited; registration required for kit. Thursday, April 8th, all day.

Hoopla Reads with Miss Sue: Time for Bed's Story by Monica Arnaldo. For ages 3+. Thursday, April 8th @ 10:00 am on the Library YouTube channel.

Additional information regarding programs and events may be found on the Library's online calendar @ mtpl.org.

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