What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library August 21-37, 2016

MONDAY MOVIES presents Creed, August 22nd @ 2:30 pm.

FAMILY EVENT: On Your Mark, Get Set…Read! Magic Show! Jim Vagias returns to have you spellbound AND laughing in this evening of wonder and fun! For everyone, young and old. Wednesday, August 24th @ 7:00 pm.

CHILD id PROGRAM : ID cards include child’s photo, digital fingerprints and other vital information. Children must be accompanies by parent of legal guardian. Register online @ mtpl.org. Tuesday, August 23rd, 10:00 am – noon.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Thursday, August 25th @ 10:00 am.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: David Ryan.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, August 23rd @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, August 23rd @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

BOOK CLUBS:

History Lovers Book Club will be discussing The Big Oyster by Mark Kurlansky. Tuesday, August 23rd @ 10:00 am.

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 Miserable Mill. For ages 12-20. Wednesday, August 24th @ 4:00 pm.

Audio Book Club meets on Friday, August 26th @ 3:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, August 24th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, August 24th @ 7:00 pm.

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

BCUG PC Roundtable: Discuss your PC issues with the experts. A Drop-In program. Tuesday, August 23rd @ noon.

Vista Financial meets on Tuesday, August 23rd @ 6:30 pm.

Red Cross Blood Drive: Blood supply levels are low and donors are needed. Wear comfortable clothes and bring an ID. Donors will receive a Dunkin Donuts gift card as a thank-you. Save a life by donating. For ages 17+. Saturday, August 27th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

TEEN ZONE: 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 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

Table Top Gaming – Fantasy Age: a player-guided, character-driven RPG and choose your own adventure. Create your own character, and feel free to dress up!, to battle against evil for GLORY...and to save the world!! Monday, August 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

Video Game Design: Learn to make exciting video games using Processing IDE!! Wednesday, August 24th @ 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 Miserable Mill. For ages 12-20. Wednesday, August 24th @ 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 25th @ 3:30 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 26th @ 2:00 pm.

Chess: Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it's fun! No registration required. Friday, August 26th @ 3:30 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 Miserable Mill. For ages 12-20. Wednesday, August 24th @ 4:00 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 27th @ 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 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

Table Top Gaming – Fantasy Age: a player-guided, character-driven RPG and choose your own adventure. Create your own character, and feel free to dress up!, to battle against evil for GLORY...and to save the world!! Monday, August 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

Video Game Design: Learn to make exciting video games using Processing IDE!! Wednesday, August 24th @ 4:00 pm.

Chess: Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it's fun! No registration required. Friday, August 26th @ 3:30 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 27th @ 2:00 pm.

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

Maker Monday: We will have science-y items, things to make and fun items to tinker with. Adult supervision required for any small children accompanying the attendee as there may be choking hazards. For ages 6+. Monday, August 22nd @ 3:00 pm.

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 23rd @ 10:30 am.

Rubber Duckie Book Club Storytime: Join us for fun and stories (for members of the Rubber Duckie Book Club/1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program). Wednesday, August 24th @ 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. No registration is required. For ages 5+. Wednesday, August 24th @ 6:30 pm.

Chess: Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it's fun! No registration required. Friday, August 26th @ 3:30 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 27th @ 2:00 pm.

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