What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 5/13-19/18

SKYPE BOOK AND AUTHOR TALK with Lisa Wingate discussing her book Before We Were Yours. Monday, May 14th @ 6:30 pm.

HOW MONEY WORKS presented by Miriam Baresh of Primerica. Tuesday, May 15th @ 7:00 pm.

AUTOMOBILE DIY MAINTENANCE presented by mechanic Alec Lace. Are you a new driver? A teen driver? A Uber driver? Learn how to change a flat, check oil, fluids, air pressure, and more (some outdoor demonstrations). Saturday, May 19th @ 11:00 am.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, May 14th @ 7:00 pm.

TRUSTEES MEETING on Wednesday, May 17th @ 7:00 pm. Open to the public.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Victoria & Abdul on May 14th @ 2:30 pm

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meets on Monday, May 14th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, May 17th @ 7:00 pm.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, May 15th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, May 15th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

French Language Class continues on Wednesday, May 16th @ 3:30 pm.

WINGS group meets Thursday, May 17th @ 7:00 pm.

Film Discussion Group: The Crucible; film @ noon, discussion @ 2:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, May 16th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, May 16th @ 7:00 pm.

Picture Book Writing Group meets Thursday, May 17th @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK GROUPS:

History Lovers Book Club discusses The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman on Tuesday, May 15th @ 10:00 am.

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

QuickBooks: Pat DeSan discusses the ins and outs of QuickBooks. Bring questions to this Drop-In program. Learn how to use this popular and powerful accounting software. Monday, May 14th @ 7:00 pm.

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

Creative Writing: Start with a writing exercise, work on personal writing projects, and share for constructive feedback. Monday, May 14th @ 3:30 pm.

Foreign Language Tutoring: Help with Spanish I/II and/or French I/II. Bring homework, tests, or other school work with you. Monday, May 14th @ 7:30 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, May 15th @ 7:00 pm.

Top Ten Reading Committee meets on Wednesday, May 16th @ 7:30 pm.

Crochet for a Cause: The last session of the school year, we will be putting the finishing touches on our blanket. Thursday, May 17th @ 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, May 18th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Foreign Language Tutoring: Help with Spanish I/II and/or French I/II. Bring homework, tests, or other school work with you. Monday, May 14th @ 7:30 pm.

Act Like A Kid Day: Old-fashioned summertime games and refreshments. Dress comfortably and be prepared to get a little wet! On the front lawn. In case of inclement weather, in the Community Room. Wednesday, May 16th @ 3:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, May 16th @ 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, May 18th @ 3:30 pm.

Balloon Twisting for Kids on the Spectrum: Teen Balloon Artist Abhay Rao will demonstrate balloon creations. A fun, creative, activity. Latex Allergy Alert! Saturday, May 19th @ 2:30 pm.

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

Maker Monday – Chemistry ROCKS: For ages 7-11. Monday, May 14th @ 4:00 pm.

Toddler Time for Walkers: Toddlers learn by playing, moving, touching, making noise, looking at books, and being loved. Each toddler should bring a favorite grown-up to share in the fun and learning. A Drop-In program for ages up to 30 months. Tuesday, May 15th @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup: An all-ages playgroup that encourages children to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Adults chat and connect with other parents/caregivers while supervising their children's play. A Drop-In program. Tuesday, May 15th @ 10:30 am.

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, May 16th @ 10:00 am.

Read to a Dog: By sitting down next to a dog and reading aloud children relax, pat the attentive dog, and focus on their reading. Children will read to a dog for five minutes. There will be teen reading buddies for younger siblings as well as for the K-5 set to practice prior to their “dog time”. For independent readers, grades K-5. Wednesday, May 16th @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, May 16th @ 6:30 pm.

Schoolage Storytime with Mr. Doug: A Drop-In program. For grades K-2. Thursday, May 17th @ 4:00 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, May 18th @ 3:30 pm.

Saturday Story and Craft – DIY Cups: Bring a thirsty mind and a thirsty body. We will share books about wonderful, wet water before designing our very own cups. For all ages. Saturday, May 19th @ 11:00 am.

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