What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library 4/8-14/18

A REMEMBRANCE OF THE HOLOCAUST THROUGH MUSIC: BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER presented by the Radiance Chamber Ensemble. Banned composers, Teresendstadt composter, Pirate Jenny from The Threepenny Opera, Theme from Schindler’s List, a popular Hebrew song and Klezmer pieces. Thursday, April 12th @ 7:00 pm.

FLY TYING with Ed Cartier. Tuesday, April 10th @ 7:00 pm.

Volunteer Fair: Interested in volunteering but don’t know where. Come to the library and meet with representatives from local organizations. Saturday, April 14th @ 11:00 am.

DIY NIGHT – MAKER FOR GROWN-UPS: Basic home repair. Register online @ mtpl. org. Wednesday, April 11th @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, April 9th @ 7:00 pm.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meets on Monday, April 9th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, April 12th @ 7:00 pm.

AARP FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE: Mondays through Wednesdays by appointment only. Register in person at the Reference Desk Saturday morning 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 County presents Ruth Crown Memorial Exhibit through April 28th. Artists Reception Saturday, April 28th @ 1:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Lady Bird on Monday, April 9th @ 2:30 pm.

Medicare Counseling by appointment only on Thursday, April 12th. Contact the SHIP office @ 732-728-1331.

GROUPS:

MS Group meets on Tuesday, April 10th @ 10:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, April 10th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, April 10th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

French Language Class continues on Wednesday, April 11th @ 3:30 pm.

WRITING GROUPS:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, April 11th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, April 11th @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK GROUPS:

Mystery Book Group discusses The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie on Wednesday, April 11th @ 10:00 am.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Discussion Group meets on Thursday, April 12th @ 5:30 pm.

Film Discussion Group views and discusses Dr. Strangelove on Friday, April 13th; film @ noon, discussion @ 2:00 pm.

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

Social Networking for Job Seekers: Learn how to utilize certain social networking websites in your job search. Tuesday, April 10th @ 11:00 am.

TEEN ZONE: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Virtual Stock Market Challenge: Compete to see who can make the most money in a month with $100,000 of virtual money to invest in stocks on the Virtual Stock Market. Whoever has the most valuable portfolio by the end of the month wins a $20 Amazon gift card! Register online April 8th through 14th to participate. For grades 6-12.

Author Talk with Maya Shah, author of The Demon's Angel and local high school student. She will talk about her book, give writing advice, and answer questions. Monday, April 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Foreign Language Tutoring: In Spanish and French I and II. Bring homework, tests, or other school work with you. Monday, April 9th @ 7:30 pm.

Math Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions. Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors' students. Sessions are at 3:30, 4:00, and 4:30pm. Tuesday, April 10th.

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, April 10th @ 7:00 pm.

Painting with Pinot’s Palette: Paint Colorful Rain with Pinot’s Palette. Take home your painting at the end of the class. Wednesday, April 11th @ 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, April 12th @ 3:30 pm.

Maker Teens – Self Watering Planters: Friday, April 13th @ 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, April 13th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Foreign Language Tutoring: In Spanish and French I and II. Bring homework, tests, or other school work with you. Monday, April 9th @ 7:30 pm.

Math Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions. Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors' students. Sessions are at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 4:30 pm. Tuesday, April 10th.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, April 11th @ 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, April 13th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Magical Musical Me: An interactive music and movement experience. Sing, dance, wiggle, giggle and shake. Play with instruments and fun props, listen to a musical story, and have a chance to play a real guitar! For ages 2-6. Monday, April 9th @ 10:00 am.

Maker Monday-Chemistry ROCKS! Explore, predict, tinker and make while developing confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, arts, and learning as a whole through making. For ages 7-11. Monday, April 9th @ 4:00 pm.

Kids Playgroup: An all-ages playgroup that encourages children to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Adults can chat and connect with other parents/caregivers while supervising their children's play. A Drop-In program. Tuesday, April 10nd @ 10:30 am.

Math Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions. Bring your math work with you, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors' students. Sessions are at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 4:30 pm. Tuesday, April 10th.

Simply Storytime: Foster early literacy skills and prepare children for learning to read with stories, rhymes and more. A Drop-In Program for all ages. Wednesday, April 11th @ 10:00 am.

Junior Engineers Workshop: Build a Merry-Go-Round using DUPLO® bricks to learn engineering concepts. For ages 3-5. Wednesday, April 11th @ 4:00 pm.

Amusement Park Engineers Workshop-Rockin’ Roller Coasters: Design your own amusement park ride in this awesome Snapology STEAM workshop! Learn how to use LEGO® bricks and other building materials to engineer your own roller coaster that moves. For ages 6+. Wednesday, April 11th @ 5:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, April 11th @ 6:30 pm.

Reading Buddies: Be paired with a teen buddy to practice to practice reading skills. Register for the 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm or 4:30 pm time slot. For ages 3-9. Thursday, April 12th.

OFF-SITE Traveling Tales for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Join us at the Toy Gallery, Union Square Shopping Center, Route 35 South, Middletown for stories and play, and trying out some new toys. No purchase necessary. The Toy Gallery is located in the Union Square Shopping Center on Hwy 35 in Middletown. For ages up to 6 years. Friday, April 13th @ 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, April 13th @ 3:30 pm.

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