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What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 8/12-18-18

Free programs at the Middletown Township Public Library

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Ed Hicks, through August 31st.

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES meets on Wednesday, August 15th @ 7:00 pm. Open to the public.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Finding Your Feet, rated PG-13, on August 13th @ 2:30 pm.

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CHORUS OF THE ATLANTIC returns to perform a variety of barbershop music for all ages. Saturday, August 18th @ 2:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, August 13th @ 7:00 pm.

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GROUPS:

Resources for Retirees meets on Monday, August 13th @ 11:00 am.

MS Group meets on Tuesday, August 14th @ 10:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, August 14th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, August 14th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

WINGS meets on Thursday, August 16th @ 7:00 pm.

WRITING GROUPS:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, August 15th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, August 15th @ 7:00 pm.

Picture Book Writing Group meets Thursday, August 16th @ 7:00 pm.

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

TinkerCad for Adults, Pt. 1: an introductory two-part class learning how to design 3D prints. Thursday, August 16th @ 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, August 13th @ 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, August 14th, Thursday, August 16th, Friday, August 17th @ 3:30 pm.

TableTop Gaming: Play board games and RPGs. Wednesday, August 15th @ 7:00 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, August 17th @ 3:30 pm.

Coloring Stress Relief: Join the Teen Advisory Board in the Teen Room to relieve stress and relax with coloring. Saturday, August 18th @ 10:00 am.

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, August 13th @ 3:30 pm.

Maker Camp: Tinker and learn while having fun. Tuesday, August 14th @ 3:45 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, August 14th, Thursday, August 16th, Friday, August 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, August 17th @ 3:30 pm.

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

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 2-1/2. Monday, August 13th @ 10:00 am.

Libraries Rock Workshop – Sterling Hill Mine Museum: Explore the Sterling Hill Mine Museum's exhibit on loan to the library. Discover the science behind why minerals fluoresce. For grades K-5. Wednesday, August 15th @ 10:00 am.

ScienceStarts – Magnet Mania: Thursday, August 16th @ 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, August 17th @ 3:30 pm.

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