What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 9/8-14/19

JOEL DEWITT AND EVAN SCHWARTZMAN present a classical concert on Thursday, September 12th @ 7:00 pm.

PENELOPE STOUT: THE FIRST LADY OF MIDDLETOWN presented by Jeanne Vloyanetes, History Professor, Brookdale Community College. Penelope Stout was the first female white settler in Monmouth County, emigrating from Amsterdam in 1643. Learn about this woman’s fascinating 110-year life story and her significance to Middletown history. Saturday, September 14th @ 2:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, September 9th @ 7:00 pm.

FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY meets on Tuesday, September 10th @ 5:30 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Tolkien, rated PG-13, on September 9th @ 2:30 pm.

MEDICARE COUNSELING: The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides assistance 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. To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331. Thursday, September 12th @ 12:00 pm.

Groups:

Resources for Retirees meets Monday, September 9th @ 11:00 am.

MS Group meets Tuesday, September 10th @ 10:00 am.

NJ Support Group for the Blind meets Tuesday, September 10th @ 11:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, September 10th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, September 10th @ 12:30 pm.

Intermediate French Class meets Tuesday, September 10th @ 3:30 pm.

Genre Book Club: This month is for classics – Rebecca by Daphne du Marier. Tuesday, September 10th @ 7:00 pm.

Mystery Book Club discusses Murder Between The Lines by Radha Vatsal Wednesday, September 11th @ 10:00 am.

Learn German meets on Wednesday, September 11th @ 2:00 pm.

English Language Conversation Group meets on Wednesday, September 11th @ 7:00 pm.

Mahjong for Adults meets on Wednesday, September 11th @ 7:00 pm.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group meets on Thursday, September 12th @ 5:30 pm.

True Crime Club meets on Thursday, September 12th @ 7:00 pm.

Film Discussion Group views and discusses The Shawshank Redemption (rate R). Film at 12:00 pm, discussion to follow. Friday, September 13th.

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meets Wednesday, September 11th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, September 11th @ 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, September 9th @ 3:30 pm.

4-H Improvisational Theater meets on Monday, September 9th @ 7:00 pm.

Tools for Achievement - Study Skills for High School and Beyond: Wednesday, September 11th @ 7:00 pm.

Self Defense: Self-protection is a valuable skill to learn Join Taekwondo Head Master Evan Henry for an informational session on how to be aware and protect oneself. Thursday, September 12th @ 4:00 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, September 13th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, September 13th @ 3:30 pm.

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

4-H Improvisational Theater meets on Monday, September 9th @ 7:00 pm.

LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, September 11th @ 6:30 pm.

Self Defense: Self-protection is a valuable skill to learn Join Taekwondo Head Master Evan Henry for an informational session on how to be aware and protect oneself. Thursday, September 12th @ 4:00 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, September 13th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, September 13th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Gymboree for Toddlers: For ages 16 months – 3 years with parent. Monday, September 9th @ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for Babies and Crawlers: For ages 6 – 16 months with parents. Monday, September 9th @ 11:00 am.

Simply Storytime meets on Tuesday, September 10th @ 10:30 am.

LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, September 11th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime: For prewalkers with an adult; Thursday, September 12th @ 10:00 am.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, September 13th @ 3:30 pm.

Saturday Story and Craft – Royal Crowns: For ages 3+; Saturday, September 14th @ 11:00 am.

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