What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library August 20-27, 2017

SPECIAL EVENT: NASA Eclipse Live Streaming in our Computer Lab. No glasses required. A Drop-In program. Monday, August 21st @ 1:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Silence on August 21st @ 2:30 pm.

3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATION AND Q&A. Want to know what a 3D Printer does? Want to create a design in one? This class is for you. Register online @ mtpl.org. Wednesday, August 23rd @ 3:15 pm.

SUMMER SKIN SAFETY presented by Paula Ross, MSN, RN. Learn how to protect your skin and make it feel and look better. Learn the ABCDEs of skin checks. Assess your facial skin damage through a Dermaview machine. Wednesday, August 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, August 21st @ 7:00 pm.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Saturday, August 26th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Register @ rdcrss.org/2Q2blXb.

PROTEACH ONLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACADEMIC DECATHLON is a Jeopardy-style game covering Math, English, Science, History, Art, Computers, Foreign Languages and Health/Physical Education that stimulates young minds and promotes education for students entering grades 1-5. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for each grade. For additional information and how to register, go to ww.proteachonline.com. NOTE: There is a $7 per student registration fee payable to Proteach. Friday, August 25th.

GROUPS:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, August 22nd @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, August 22nd @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writer’s Group meets Tuesday, August 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, August 23rd @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, August 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS:

BCUG PC Workshop – Discuss your PC problems with the experts in this Drop-In workshop. Tuesday, August 22nd @ noon.

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

Creative Writing – Begin with a fun writing exercise to get creativity flowing, then we will 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 21st @ 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 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

Camp Half-Blood: Be assigned to a cabin and compete against one another to determine who is the strongest Olympian. Wednesday, August 23rd @ 2:00 pm.

Yoga - with certified instructor Alice Balzarini. Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Dress in comfortable clothes for yoga. Thursday, August 24th @ 3:30 pm.

How to Start a Bullet Journal - Get ready for the new school year with a journal that goes beyond the typical planner. Friday, August 25th @ 3:00 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 25th @ 3:30 pm.

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

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 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

Camp Half-Blood: Be assigned to a cabin and compete against one another to determine who is the strongest Olympian. Wednesday, August 23rd @ 2:00 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 23rd @ 6:30 pm.

How to Start a Bullet Journal - Get ready for the new school year with a journal that goes beyond the typical planner. Friday, August 25th @ 3:00 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 25th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Magical Musical Me – Tuesday, August 22nd @ 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. For grades K-5. Wednesday, August 23rd @ 6:30 pm.

Science Starts: Splish, Splash, Science – Investigate and invent with your Pre-K and any siblings. For ages 4-7. Thursday, August 24th @ 10:00 am.

Pajama Storytime - Join Ms. Sue for some bedtime stories. You may wear your pajamas and bring one of your special friends or baby dolls to enjoy as well. For all ages. Thursday, August 24th @ 7:00 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for Pre-Walkers - Introduce your infant 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 socialize with other adults and infants get used to be around other infants. For ages up to 32 months. Friday, August 25th @ 10:00 am.

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 25th @ 3:30 pm .

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