What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 5/6-12/18

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY presented by Gemma Nastasi. Learn to focus on what is right in your life instead of what is wrong. Live a happier and healthier life with the tools of positive psychology and coaching. Tuesday, May 8th @ 7:00 pm.

Book and Author Talks presents Gordon Bond discussing his book, Man Failure: The Story of New Jersey’s Deadliest Train Wreck. Wednesday, May 9th @ 7:00 pm.

DIY NIGHT: Maker for Grown-Ups – Cosmetics on Wednesday, May 9th @ 7:00 pm.

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

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org.

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

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, May 10th @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Phantom Thread on May 7th @ 2:30 pm.

INTERVIEWING FOR SUCCESS: This session focuses on the the major types of interviews; the networking, telephone and face-to-face. After reviewing the flow of an interview session and discussing behavioral questioning, workshop participants will have an opportunity to practice an interview. Participants will assess their job skills and develop behavioral examples of these skills. Valuable resources are provided. Monday, May 7th @ 7:00 pm.

Medicare Counseling: A free program provided by SHIP. To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331. Thursday, May 10th @ 12:00 pm.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, May 8th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, May 8th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

MS Group meets on Tuesday, May 8th @ 10:00 am.

Picture Book Writing Group meets on Thursday, May 10th @ 7:00 pm.

Red Bank Writers Group meets Monday, May 7th @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, May 9th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, May 9th @ 7:00 pm.

Book Clubs:

Mystery Book Club discusses The Ice Princess by Camilla Lackberg on Wednesday, May 9th @ 10:00 am.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group meets on Thursday, May 10th @ 5:30 pm.

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

Finding a Job Online: Learn how to use the internet effectively to find and apply for jobs. We will discuss finding job listings, filling out online applications, and uploading electronic resumes. Tuesday, May 8th @ 11:00 am.

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 for constructive feedback. Monday, May 7th @ 3:30 pm.

4-H Theatre Club: Develop and share theatre skills such as acting, set design, costuming, music, dance, playwriting, directing, makeup, lighting and more. No auditioning; no prior theater experience necessary. Monday, May 7th @ 7:00 pm.

AP Calculus AB, BC and AP Statistics Cram Session: Tuesday, May 8th @ 3:00 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 8th @ 7:00 pm.

TableTop Gaming: Meet to play board games and RPGs. Wednesday, May 9th @ 7:00 pm.

AP English Language, US World History Cram Session: Thursday, May 10th @ 3:00 pm.

Reading Buddies: Each child will be paired with a teen buddy to practice reading skills by reading out loud. Register for the 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm or 4:30 pm time slot. Thursday, May 10th.

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 11th @ 3:30 pm.

SAT Practice Exam: The Princeton Review conducts a free Practice SAT exam, grades it and gives feedback on how to improve scores. Saturday, May 12th @ 9:30 am.

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

4-H Theatre Club: Develop and share theatre skills such as acting, set design, costuming, music, dance, playwriting, directing, makeup, lighting and more. No auditioning; no prior theater experience necessary. Monday, May 7th @ 7:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, May 9th @ 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 11th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Simply Storytime: Foster early literacy skills and prepare children for learning to read with stories, rhymes and more. Wednesday, May 9th @ 10:00 am.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, May 9th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for Pre-Walkers: Introduce your infant to the library during this gentle lapsit program for pre-walkers, accompanied by a grown-up. Rhymes, songs, puppets, and picture books encourage language development. Adults socialize with other adults; infants get accustomed to being around other infants. A Drop-In program. Thursday, May 10th @ 10:00 am.

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. Friday, May 11th @ 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, May 11th @ 3:30 pm.

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