What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library August 28-September 3, 2016

In the MTPL Gallery: David Ryan through August 30th.

MONDAY MOVIES presents Hail Caesar on August 29th @ 2:30 pm.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Thursday, September 1st @ 10:00 am.

GROUPS:

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

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

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

BOOK GROUPS:

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 Austere Academy. For ages 12-20. Wednesday, August 31st @ 4:00 pm.

Audio Book Club meets on Friday, September 2nd @ 3:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, August 31st @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, August 31st @ 7:00 pm.

Vista Financial meets on Tuesday, August 31st @ 6:30 pm.

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

BCUG – Excel. Thursday, September 1st @ 3:30 pm

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

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 Austere Academy. For ages 12-20. Wednesday, August 31st @ 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, September 2nd @ 3:30 pm.

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

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

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

Lapsit Storytime for Prewalkers: This program provides infants that are not yet walking with a first group experience in enjoying books, nursery rhymes, songs and fingerplays. For ages up to 32 months. Monday, August 29th @ 10:00 am; Friday, September 2nd @ 10:00 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 30th @ 10:30 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 31st @ 6:30 pm.

End of Summer Celebration: Our Kids Fun DJ will provide an interactive DJ Program designed to stimulate and get you up and moving. The Limbo, Macarena, Chicken Dance, Hokey Pokey, and Cha Cha Cha - Electric Slide are a few of the dances that will be demonstrated by the DJ. Games will include Hula Hoop Hot Potato, Freeze Dance, and the Mummy Wrap. For grades K-5. Thursday, September 1st @ 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, September 2nd @ 3:30 pm.

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