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What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 7/29 - 8/4

Free programs at the Middletown Township Public Library

A WASP TAKES WING – Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII: as seen through the eyes of Jersey-girl WASP Ann Baumgartner Carl, the only American woman to test fly experimental plans during the war and the first woman in the world to fly a jet plane. Presented by Carol Simon Levin. Tuesday, July 31st @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, July 30th @ 7:00 pm.

TEAM TRIVIA for adults 50+, has a new event on Tuesday, July 31st @ 10:00 am.

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IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Ed Hicks , August 1 – 31.

BLOOD DONORS ROCK: American Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, August 4th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. For additional information, go to www.RedCrossBlood.org.

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MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Battle of the Sexes, PG-13, on July 30th @ 2:30 pm.

CATIE CARES, a school supply donation program, is taking place at the Library. For additional information, go to the MTPL website, www.mtpl.org.

Affordable Alliance meets on Monday, July 30th @ 6:00 pm.

GROUPS:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, July 31st @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, July 31st @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Lupus Support Group meets on Friday, August 3rd @ 11:00 am.

WRITING GROUPS:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, August 1st @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, August 1st @ 7:00 pm.

Picture Book Writing Group meets Thursday, August 2nd @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK CLUBS:

First Friday Book Club discusses Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Coffee @ 9:00 am, discussion @ 9:30 am. Friday, August 3rd.

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, July 30th @ 3:30 pm.

Google CS First Club - Music and Sound: Use the computer to play musical notes, create a music video, and build an interactive music display while learning how programming is used to create music. This is an 8-part class. Tuesday, July 31st, Thursday, August 2nd, Friday, August 3rd @ 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, August 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

OCD Support Group meets on Saturday, August 4th @ 12:00 pm.

JUST FOR TWEENS: 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, July 30th @ 3:30 pm.

Google CS First Club - Music and Sound: Use the computer to play musical notes, create a music video, and build an interactive music display while learning how programming is used to create music. This is an 8-part class. Tuesday, July 31st, Thursday, August 2nd, Friday, August 3rd @ 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, August 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

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

School Age Storytime: Retired teacher Mr. Doug brings books to life during this dynamic storytime. A Drop-In Program for ages 5-8. Tuesday, July 31st @ 4:00 pm.

Flow Circus Rocks Our Library: Paul Miller captivates audiences with dynamic storytelling about how one book led him on a playful journey from boring to banging! Learn how to build toys, achieve skills, and wear adventure eyes to see the world in a whole new way. A Drop-In program for all ages. Thursday, August 2nd @ 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, August 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

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