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What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 7/22-28/18

Free programs at the Middletown Township Public Library

DANCE WITH MELODY: a sampling of different dance styles – from tap to hip-hop – presented by dances from the Dance With Melody Studio. Wednesday, July 25th @ 6:30 pm.

CAMPFIRE GUITAR SING-ALONG: Join Joe Verga in an old-fashioned sing-along of favorite standards, pop, rock, folk, country, Broadway and movie tunes. Music trivia with lots of audience participation. Monday, July 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, July 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

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FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS Seminar presented by Wells Fargo: When is the perfect time to buy? How much should you save? Tuesday, July 24th @ 6:45 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Commuter on July 23rd @ 2:30 pm. Rated PG-13.

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Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, July 24th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, July 24th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meets on Wednesday, July 25th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets on Wednesday, July 25th @ 7:00 pm.

Picture Book Writing Group meets on Thursday, July 26th @ 7:00 pm.

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

Other Cable TV Options: Want to know how to keep your Cable TV bill low but still see all the channels you love? In this class, various options will be discussed for a smart TV as well as other apps such as netflix, hulu and the Amazon Fire Stick. Thursday, July 26th @ 3:00 pm.

Job Searching with Career Connections NJ: This site offers numerous resources on planning and preparing for your job search. Resources available at MTPL will also be covered. Saturday, July 28th @ 11:00 am.

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

Creative Expressions: Explore different art forms and create something of your own. Teen volunteers will provide guidance and instruction. Monday, July 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

TableTop Gaming: Play board games and RPGs. Wednesday, July 25th @ 7:00 pm.

A Library Musical – Vocal Session: Thursday, July 26th @ 3:00 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, July 27th @ 3:30 pm.

SAT Practice Exam: The Princeton Review will conduct a free, full length practice SAT exam. The Princeton Review will grade it and provide feedback on how to improve scores. Saturday, July 28th @ 9:30 am.

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

Creative Expressions: Explore different art forms and create something of your own. Teen volunteers will provide guidance and instruction. Monday, July 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

Drop-In Lego Building Session: LEGOs will be out for free-play, Wednesday, July 25th @ 6:30 pm.

Spanish Conversation for Kids: Join native Spanish speaker Miss Michelle to practice Spanish language skills over the summer. Participants should have some Spanish language classes during the school year in order to participate. Thursday, July 26th @ 10:30 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, July 27th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Simply Storytime: For all age children with adults. Children foster early literacy skills and learn to read. A Drop-In program.. Tuesday, July 24th @ 10:00 am.

Sciencetellers – Wild West - The Mystery of the Golden Piano: A legendary bank-robbing outlaw is back in town, about to strike again! After the Sheriff mysteriously vanishes, two young kids must saddle up to foil the great heist — but not before stopping a runaway train, escaping from an abandoned mine shaft and discovering how a mysterious piano can play an ‘instrumental’ part in putting a rotten cowboy back behind bars. A Drop-In Program for grades K-5.. Tuesday, July 24th @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In Lego Building Session: LEGOs will be out for free-play, Wednesday, July 25th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for pre-walkers: Introduce baby to the library with songs, rhymes, puppets, and a story. 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 for ages up to 32 months. Friday, July 27th @ 10:00 am.

Toddler Time: 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 32 months.

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, July 27th @ 3:30 pm.

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