What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library August 14-20, 2016

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Trumbo on August 15th @ @:30 pm.

Team Trivia for Seniors returns for Round 3 on Friday, August 19th @ 10:00 am.

SIDE BY SIDE: Oscar Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim performed by Jean and Bill McClelland on Saturday, August 20th @ 2:00 pm.

What Is Good Nutrition, presented by Lisa Vento. Learn how nutrition impacts the health of the body. Thursday, August 18th @ 7:00 pm.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Thursday, August 18th @ 10:00 am.

Middletown Township Board of Trustees meets on Wednesday, August 17th @ 7:00 pm. Meeting is open to the public.

IN THE MTPL GALLEY: David Ryan. Through August 30th.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, August 16th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, August 16th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Chess Group meets Tuesday, August 16th @ 12:30 pm.

WINGS meets Thursday, August 18th @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK GROUPS:

20 Something Book Club will be discussing Middlemarch by George Eliot. Tuesday, August 16th @ 6:00 pm.

What Happens Next Book Club focuses on series of multiple genres. This week’s selection is Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events:The Wide Window. For ages 12-20. Wednesday, August 17th @ 4:00 pm.

Audio Book Club meets on Friday, August 19th @ 3:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writer’s Group meets Tuesday, August 16th @7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, August 17th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, August 17th @ 7:00 pm.

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

BCUG Users Group discusses Excel on Wednesday, August 17th @ 6:30 pm.

Social Networking Websites: Learn what social media and social networks are, and get to know the more popular sites such as Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Thursday, August 18th @ 3:30 pm.

One-on-One Computer Tutoring: Fridays by appointment only.

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

Summer Reading Program: Read five books this summer and win prizes! Enter a raffle for a Duck Donuts Gift Card just for signing up! Through August 18th.

Write A Book: Write and illustrate a children’s picture book. You will have a hardcover book (written and illustrated by you!) to bring home at the completion of the program. For ages 9-17. Monday, August 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Video Game Design: Learn to make exciting video games using Processing IDE!! Wednesday, August 17th @ 4:00 pm.

What Happens Next Book Club focuses on series of multiple genres. This week’s selection is Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Wide Window. For ages 12-20. Wednesday, August 17th @ 4:00 pm.

BookTalks for Procrastinators: Need to do a book talk for your summer reading project and haven’t done it yet? This is for you!! Learn how to do a book talk. Practice in our group so you will be ready when school starts! Thursday, August 18th @ 3:30 pm.

Chess Tournment: Compete in a battle of wits in the MTPL Summer 2016 Chess Tournament! Friday, August 19th @ 1:30 pm.

Yoga: Take this free Yoga class just for teens with professional yoga instructor Alice Balzarini. Bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing. Friday, August 19th @ 2:00 pm.

Tutoring and Reading Buddies: A drop-in tutoring session and Reading Buddies conducted by high school honor students, in the Children’s Quiet Reading area. If you need help with reading, writing, math, or any other subject, bring your work to tutoring. For grades K-8. Beginning Readers may also get a Reading Buddy to practice reading aloud. Saturday, August 20th @ 2:00 pm.

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

Write A Book: Write and illustrate a children’s picture book. You will have a hardcover book (written and illustrated by you!) to bring home at the completion of the program. For ages 9-17. Monday, August 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Video Game Design: Learn to make exciting video games using Processing IDE!! Wednesday, August 17th @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, August 17th @ 6:30 pm.

Chess Tournment: Compete in a battle of wits in the MTPL Summer 2016 Chess Tournament! Friday, August 19th @ 1:30 pm.

Yoga: Take this free Yoga class just for teens with professional yoga instructor Alice Balzarini. Bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing. Friday, August 19th @ 2:00 pm.

Tutoring and Reading Buddies: A drop-in tutoring session and Reading Buddies conducted by high school honor students, in the Children’s Quiet Reading area. If you need help with reading, writing, math, or any other subject, bring your work to tutoring. For grades K-8. Beginning Readers may also get a Reading Buddy to practice reading aloud. Saturday, August 20th @ 2:00 pm.

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

Gyumboree for Walkers to 2-years-old: To help walkers further develop gross motor skills. Children must be able to walk in order to participate. Monday, August 15th@ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for 3-5-year olds: To provide opportunities for adults and children to play together. Monday, August 15th @ 11:00 am.

Kids Playgroup: Children are encouraged to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Grown-ups chat and connect with other parents/caregivers while supervising their children's play. For all ages. Tuesday, August 16th @ 10:30 am.

It’s a Great Big, Really Small World: An adventure story will take you on a Magical Journey all over the world, as a magical book transports you to various points on the globe. You learn a little about each country you visit. But, more importantly, you will learn that, despite our differences, deep down inside we’re really all the same. Also learn that all books have the power to you them anywhere you want to go. For ages 4+. Tuesday, August 16th @ 3:00 pm.

Pokemon Trading Night: Bring your cards to trade with fellow Pokemon fans. Discuss Pokemon books and movies. Play the game. For ages 5+. Thursday, August 18th @ 7:00 pm.

Chess Tournment: Compete in a battle of wits in the MTPL Summer 2016 Chess Tournament! Friday, August 19th @ 1:30 pm.

Tutoring and Reading Buddies: A drop-in tutoring session and Reading Buddies conducted by high school honor students, in the Children’s Quiet Reading area. If you need help with reading, writing, math, or any other subject, bring your work to tutoring. For grades K-8. Beginning Readers may also get a Reading Buddy to practice reading aloud. Saturday, August 20th @ 2:00 pm.

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