What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library August 27-September 4, 2017

Library is closed Sunday, September 3rd and Monday, September 4th.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Accountant on August 27th @ 2:30 pm.

WHAT TO READ NEXT? Is your “to read” file taller than your house? How do you find your next favorite read? Do you feel overwhelmed in libraries and bookstores? Discover ways to cut through the mess and find what you’ve always wanted. We will focus on books but there will be tips for movie lovers too. Register online @ mtpl.org. Tuesday, August 29th @ 3:15 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, August 28th @ 7:00 pm.

Groups:

Next Chapter Book Club meets Wednesday, August 30th @ 7:15 pm.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, August 29th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, August 29th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, August 30th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, August 30th @ 7:00 pm.

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 28th @ 3:30 pm.

College Essay Workshop - Participate in this 90 minute workshop with Professor Christine Zirngibl. Bring your essay questions or draft and Professor Christine Zirngibl will teach you what college admissions' boards are looking for, and how to write a good essay. For incoming Juniors and Seniors in high school. Tuesday, August 29th @ 6:30 pm.

Yoga - with certified instructor Alice Balzarini. Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Dress in comfortable clothes for yoga. Thursday, August 31st @ 3:30 pm.

Trivia Night Jeopardy Style - in the form of “pub trivia”, teams will work together to come up with answers to a variety of questions. Members from each team will participate in lightning rounds. Thursday, August 31st @ 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, September 1st @ 3:30 pm.

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

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 30th @ 6:30 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, September 1st @ 3:30 pm.

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

Rubber Duckie Book Club Storytime meets on Monday, August 28th @ 10:00 am.

Pete the Cat Rockin’ In Your School Shoes - Got the first day jitters? Or the back-to school blues? We have the cure! Join us for another awesome Rockin' Reader Storytime and learn why Pete the Cat thinks school is oh so cool! Wednesday, August 30th @ 4:00 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 30th @ 6:30 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, September 1st @ 3:30 pm.

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