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What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 6/10-16/18

Free programs at the Middletown Township Public Library

STOCK MARKET BOOT CAMP presented by Robert Cutrupi. Learn the basics and strategies to select stocks and manage risk, how to read technical charts and review company fundamentals, and more. Section I, Monday, June 11th, Section II, Tuesday, June 12th, 7:00 pm.

1958 NIKE SITE EXPLOSION, MIDDLETOWN, NJ. From the viewpoint of local UFO researcher Joe Foster. Wednesday, June 13th, 5:30 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Post on June 11th @ 2:30 pm.

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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, June 11th @ 7:00 pm.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND DRAMA concert at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm on Saturday, June 16th. Open to the public.

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Medicare Counseling: A free program provided by SHIP. Call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331 to schedule an appointment. Thursday, June 14th @ 12:00 pm.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meets on Monday, June 11th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, June 14th @ 7:00 pm.

Groups:

MS Group meets on Tuesday, June 12th @10:00 am.

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

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

Mystery Book Club discusses The Blood-Dimmer Tide by Rennie Airth on Wednesday, June 13th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, June 13th @ 10:00 am.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Discussion Group views El Incidente (2014) and discusses the novel Time Out of Joint by Philip K. Dick on Thursday, June 14th @5:30 pm.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, June 14th @ 7:00 pm.

Picture Book Writing Group meets Thursday, June 14th @ 7:00 pm.

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

QuickBooks – Join Pat DeSan in this Drop-In workshop on the ins-and-outs of QuickBooks. Bring questions and learn how to use this popular and powerful accounting software. Monday, June 11th @ 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, June 11th @ 3:30 pm.

French/Spanish Tutoring: Spanish I/II and/or French I/ II. Bring your homework, tests, or other school work with you. Monday, June 11th @ 7:30 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. Tuesday, June 12th @ 6:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: Need help with math? Come to our free tutoring sessions at the library in the Children's Quiet Reading Area. Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors’ students. Each tutoring session is a half-hour. Sessions are at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 4:30 pm. Tuesday, June 12th.

Study Skills for Success: Learn useful and effective study strategies to increase your confidence and study with skill. Bring your homework and notes with you from the classes you need to study for. Tuesday, June 12th @ 7:00 pm.

LGBTQ+ Teen Support Group, a place to gain comfort and allyship in a safe, confidential space, meets on Wednesday, June 13th @ 4:00 pm.

Teen Theatre Troupe of the 4-H Theatre Club presents a talent showcase on Thursday, June 14th @ 6:45 pm. A Drop-In event.

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, June 15th @ 3:30 pm.

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

French/Spanish Tutoring: Spanish I/II and/or French I/ II. Bring your homework, tests, or other school work with you. Monday, June 11th @ 7:30 pm.

Math Tutoring: Need help with math? Come to our free tutoring sessions at the library in the Children's Quiet Reading Area. Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors’ students. Each tutoring session is a half-hour. Sessions are at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 4:30 pm. Tuesday, June 12th.

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. Tuesday, June 12th @ 6:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, June 13th @ 6:30 pm.

Teen Theatre Troupe of the 4-H Theatre Club presents a talent showcase on Thursday, June 14th @ 6:45 pm. A Drop-In event.

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, June 15th @ 3:30 pm.

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

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. For ages up to 30 months. A Drop-In program. Monday, June 11th @ 10:00 am.

Maker Monday - Chemistry ROCKS: Develop confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, arts, and learning as a whole through making. For ages 7-11. Monday, June 11th @ 4:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: Need help with math? Come to our free tutoring sessions at the library in the Children's Quiet Reading Area. Bring your math work, textbook and/or homework. Tutors are volunteer high school honors’ students. Each tutoring session is a half-hour. Sessions are at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 4:30 pm. Tuesday, June 12th.

ScienceStart - Backyard Wildlife: Learn about backyard wildlife through books and activities. Decorate a pair of working binoculars to take home. For grades Pre-K – 1. Wednesday, June 13th @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, June 13th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for Pre-Walkers: A quiet, low-key group experience designed specifically for pre-walkers with parents/caregivers. Introduce baby to the library as you enjoy songs, rhymes, puppets, and a story together. Social time before and after gives adults an opportunity to connect with others caring for infants while getting babies accustomed to being around other babies. A Drop-In program. Thursday, June 14th @ 10:00 am.

Reading Buddies: Each child will be paired with a teen buddy to practice tout load reading skills. Sessions are at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm. Register for the appropriate session.. For ages 3-9. Thursday, June 14th.

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, June 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Saturday Story and Craft - Sun Visors: Share stories about picnics and outdoor play before decorating patriotic sun visors. Parents/caregivers participate alongside their children. For ages 3+. Saturday, June 16th @ 11:00 am.

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