What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 9/9-15-18

BOOK AND AUTHOR TALK presents three young adult authors in a Special September 11 Book Discussion. Nora Baskin, author of nine, ten:, Gae Polisner, author of The Memory of Things, and Tom Rogers, author of Eleven will participate in a panel discussion book signing, and Q&A session On Tuesday, September 11th @ 6:30 pm. For tweens, teens and adults. Register online @ mtpl.org.

FAMILY FOOD TRADITIONS presented by Vanessa Young. Food traditions enhance family bonding, promote hell-being, and celebrate cultural heritage. Learn how to identify and continue meaningful traditions for your family and friends. Learn how and why to creatively document food memories, preserve recipes and photos, and create new traditions. Tips, tools and inspiration will infuse joy and meaning into the family dining experience. Wednesday, September 12th @ 7:00 pm.

S.T.A.R. Party Astronomy Observing Session: View the heavens through professional telescopes in the staff parking lot behind the building. Thursday, September 13th @ 7:00 pm, weather permitting. All are invited to this drop-in event.

WHAT EVERY BABY BOOMER NEEDS TO KNOW NOW ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY: In this workshop: Will Social Security be there for me? How much can I expect to receive? When should I apply for Social Security? How can I maximize my benefits if the government is taking strategies away? Will Social Security be enough to live on in retirement? How can I avoid or reduce paying taxes on my Social Security check? Register online @ http://retire-usa.evenbrite.com or by phone @ 732-252-8828. Thursday, September 13th or September 20th @ 6:30 pm.

GOT CHICKENS? presented by Mary Hussey, Sussex County Poultry Fanciers. This three-hour senior for adults 18+ will provide the basics to start your own backyard flock. Saturday, September 15th @ 1:00 pm.

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT: a six-week course with topics including understanding risk factors for diabetes, monitoring your body, controlling diabetes through nutrition and exercise, diabetes complications, and learning about medications. Register online @ mtpl.org. Wednesdays, September 5th – October 10th @ 10:00 pm.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Debora Bruno – Season of Joy, through September 16th. Artist reception Saturday, September 8th @ 1;00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, September 10th @ 7:00 pm.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meets on Monday, September 10th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, September 13th @ 7:00 pm.

FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY meets on Tuesday, September 11th @ 6:30 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Overboard (rated PG) on September 10th @ 2:30 pm.

MEDICARE COUNSELING: To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331. Thursday September 13th.

GROUPS:

Resources for Retirees: Topics include: mobility, money concerns, brain health, downsizing, and staying active. Monday, September 10th @ 11:00 am.

MS Group meets on Tuesday, September 11th @ 10:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, September 11th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, September 11th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Mystery Book Group discusses Victoria Vanishes by Christopher Fowler on Wednesday, September 12th @ 10:00 am.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group: Film: Fissure (2009); short story: And He Built a Crooked House by Robert A. Heinlein on Thursday, September 13th @ 5:30 pm.

Film Discussion Group discusses The Untouchables. Film @ noon; discussion @ 2:00 pm. Friday, September 14th.

WRITING GROUPS:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, September 12th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, September 12th @ 7:00 pm.

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

QuickBooks: Join Pat DeSan in this drop-in workshop.. Bring questions and learn how to use this popular and powerful accounting software. Monday, September 10th @ 7:00 pm.

Introduction to Computers: Learn the basics of a computer and how to use the internet. Wednesday, September 12th @ 3:00 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 10th @ 3:30 pm.

LGBTQ+ Support Group meets on Wednesday, September 12th @ 4:00 pm. A Drop-In program.

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, September 14th @ 3:30 pm.

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

LEGO Building session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, September 12th @ 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, September 14th @ 3:30 pm.

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

What’s Inside My Pie? Children’s book illustrator, David Udovic, and his assistant, Susan, will lead a craft-making exercise for children involving coloring and assembling a unique construction For ages 4+. Monday, September 10th @ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for Toddlers: For ages 16-36 months with an adult. Monday, September 10th @ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for Crawlers: For ages 6-16 months with an adult. Monday, September 10th @ 11:00 am.

Maker Monday – Chemistry ROCKS! Explore, predict, tinker and make. Develop confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, arts, and learning as a whole through making. For ages 7+. Monday, September 10th @ 4:00 pm.

LEGO Building session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, September 12th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime: Introduce your baby to the library during this gentle lapsit program for pre-walkers accompanied by a grown-up. Rhymes, songs, puppets, and picture books encourage language development. Adults get to socialize with other adults while babies get used to be around other babies. For ages up to 17 months. A Drop-In program. Thursday, September 13th @ 10:00 am.

Dress for Mess – Magic Drawing: Thursday, September 13th @ 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, September 14th @ 3:30 pm.

Renaissance Kids – Music with Miss Bri: A high-energy, hands-on approach in exploring music using both original songs and well-known kid favorites. Children get excited about music using instruments, props, and collaborative lyric work to get them singing, moving, and engaged in a fun, energetic way. Saturday, September 15th @ 11:00 am.

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