What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 8/4-10/19

STOCK MARKET BOOT CAMP presented by Robert Cutrupi: Learn the basics and advanced strategies to select stocks and manage risk. Part I – Monday, August 5th @ 6:30 pm, Part II – Tuesday, August 6th @ 6:30 pm.

MAYORS WELLNESS CAMPAIGN: Thursday, August 8th @ 6:00 pm.

HAMILTEA: Learn about Colonial life and manners when Middletown was founded. In collaboration with Poricy Park Conservancy. Register online @ mtpl.org. Saturday, August 10th @ 2:00 PM.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Upside (rated PG-13) on August 5th @ 2:30 pm.

MEDICARE COUNSELING: The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about, their health insurance. SHIP is a statewide program sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Human Services with major funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Federal Medicare agency. To schedule an APPOINTMENT, call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, August 6th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, August 6th @ 12:30 pm.

Intermediate French Class meets on Tuesday, August 6th @ 3:00 pm.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group meets on Thursday, August 8th @ 5:30 pm.

Friends Connect Gathering on Saturday, August 10th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meets Wednesday, August 7th @ 10:00 am.

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

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 with each for constructive feedback. Monday, August 5th @ 3:30 pm.

Google CS First Club: Create animations, interactive artwork, photograph filters, and other exciting, artistic projects while learning how to code with MIT's Scratch. This is an 8-class program led by high school students. No coding experience is required. For those entering grades 5-8. Monday, August 5th, Tuesday, August 6th @ 4:30 pm.

Sky Dome: Enter the Sky Dome and be introduced to a star-filled sky. The navigator will guide through the stars of the Northern Hemisphere exactly as they appear on the day of the presentation. Learn how to identify every planet in our solar system in dramatic flights towards each world. Be introduced to Greek mythological characters and see how these heroes of the past can be found in the stars. Witness the night sky in different seasons and from different global perspectives. Wednesday, August 7th @ 7:00 pm.

Tabletop Gaming: Wednesday, August 7th @ 7:00 pm.

Crochet for a Cause meets on Thursday, August 8th @ 2:30 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, August 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, August 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Python Coding Class meets on Saturday, August 10th @ 10:00 am.

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

Google CS First Club: Create animations, interactive artwork, photograph filters, and other exciting, artistic projects while learning how to code with MIT's Scratch. This is an 8-class program led by high school students. No coding experience is required. For those entering grades 5-8. Monday, August 5th, Tuesday, August 6th @ 4:30 pm.

LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, August 7th @ 6:30 pm.

Crochet for a Cause meets on Thursday, August 8th @ 2:30 pm.

Introduction to 3D Paper Engineering: Thursday, August 8th @ 3:45 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, August 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Python Coding Class meets on Saturday, August 10th @ 10:00 am.

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

Reading/STEM Workshop: Build a catapult, Lego Mindstorms and more! For ages 7-10. Monday, August 5th @ 3:00 pm.

Sky Dome: Enter the Sky Dome and be introduced to a star-filled sky. The navigator will guide through the stars of the Northern Hemisphere exactly as they appear on the day of the presentation. Learn how to identify every planet in our solar system in dramatic flights towards each world. Be introduced to Greek mythological characters and see how these heroes of the past can be found in the stars. Witness the night sky in different seasons and from different global perspectives. Register online for particular session. Wednesday, August 7th @ 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, August 7th @ 6:30 pm.

Introduction to 3D Paper Engineering: Thursday, August 8th @ 3:45 pm.

Toddler Time: Toddlers learn best when both body and mind are engaged. Librarian-led activities will follow a short social time on the floor with books and toys. Siblings welcome. A Drop-In program. Friday, August 9th @ 10:00 am.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, August 9th @ 3:30 pm.

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