What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library August 13-19, 2017

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Patriots Day on August 14th @ 2:30 pm.

DEER RESISTANT PERENNIALS presented by Rutgers Master Gardener Bernard Dickman, Tuesday, August 15th @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, August 14th @ 7:00 pm.

Library Trustees meet on Wednesday, August 16th @ 7:00 pm.

MEET THE MAYOR: Middletown Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger will host his office hours at the library. Bring any questions or inquiries. Saturday, August 19th @ 10:00 am.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, August 15th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, August 15th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, August 16th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, August 16th @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK CLUBS:

History Lovers Book Club discusses One Summer, America 1927 by Bill Bryson on Tuesday, August 15th @ 10:00 am.

20+ Book Club discusses Part I of Don Quixote on Wednesday, August 16th @ 7:00pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS: Register online @ mtpl.org unless otherwise noted.

Drop-In Tech Talks - Have questions about technology that you’ve always wanted to ask? Meet with a Reference Librarian and we will try to answer all your questions. If the questions are related to a device that you own, please bring the device. Wednesday, August 16th @ 3:00 pm.

BCUG Excel - Discuss your problems with the experts in this drop-in workshop. For advanced users. Wednesday, August 16th @ 6:30 pm.

Prezi: Dynamic Presentations - Prezi is a web-based presentation software and storytelling tool. Zoom in and out of your presentation and leave ordinary slide-based presentations behind. Thursday, August 17th @ 2:30 pm.

TEEN ZONE: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Maker Camp Monday – Work together in groups to solve a real world problem. There will be brainstorming, building a prototype and each group will present their solution. Due to the complexity of this program, it will run for 1-1/2 hours rather than our usual 45 minutes. Monday, August 14th @ 3:00 pm.

Creative Writing – Begin with a fun writing exercise to get creativity flowing, and then we will either work on and share personal writing projects or decide on a topic to write about for the day. Improve your writing skills and have fun. Monday, August 14th @ 3:30 pm.

TinkerCad 3D Design Workshop - Learn how to design a 3D object in this 5-session workshop. Submit designs at the end of the last class and the library will create your design using our 3D printer. Tuesday, August 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Top 10 Reading Committee meets on Wednesday, August 16th @ 7:30 pm.

Yoga - with certified instructor Alice Balzarini. Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Dress in comfortable clothes for yoga. Thursday, August 17th @ 3:30 pm.

Chess: 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 18th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Maker Camp Monday – Work together in groups to solve a real world problem. There will be brainstorming, building a prototype and each group will present their solution. Due to the complexity of this program, it will run for 1-1/2 hours rather than our usual 45 minutes. Monday, August 14th @ 3:00 pm.

TinkerCad 3D Design Workshop - Learn how to design a 3D object in this 5-session workshop. Submit designs at the end of the last class and the library will create your design using our 3D printer. Tuesday, August 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session - We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Parents bringing younger siblings need to be vigilant with their little ones to prevent choking. Wednesday, August 16th @ 6:30 pm.

Pokemon Trading Night - Bring your cards to trade with fellow Pokemon fans. Discuss Pokemon books and movies. Play the game. Thursday, August 17th @ 7:00 pm.

Chess: 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 18th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Toddler Time for Walkers - 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. For ages up to 30 months. Monday, August 14th @ 10:00 am.

Dress for Mess: Sponge Painting - A process centered, open ended art program for preschoolers and kindergarteners with their parents/caregivers/siblings. For ages 2-6. Tuesday, August 15th @ 4:00 pm.

Simply Storytime in the Garden with Miss Joann in the Children's Outdoor Reading Garden as we enjoy the sunshine and read books. Bring a towel or blanket to sit on. If weather is inclement, we will meet in the Children’s Quiet Reading Area. For all ages. Wednesday, August 16th @ 10:00 am.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session - We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Parents bringing younger siblings need to be vigilant with their little ones to prevent choking. Wednesday, August 16th @ 6:30 pm.

Pokemon Trading Night - Bring your cards to trade with fellow Pokemon fans. Discuss Pokemon books and movies. Play the game. Thursday, August 17th @ 7:00 pm.

Chess: 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. For ages 6+. Friday, August 18th @ 3:30 pm.

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