What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library August 6-12, 2017

FOOD DRIVE FOR LUNCHBREAK – Share the bounty of your garden with our community. Bring your excess produce and/or non-perishable food items. LUNCHBREAK will share the food with those in need. Food bins will be located in the Library lobby. Thursday, August 10th, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Friday, August 11th, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Fences on August 7th @ 2:30 pm.

MUSIC @ MTPL presents Midsummer Neoclassical Dream Piano Concert with Dr. Elven Chern playing original piano compositions and favorite picks. Thursday, August 10th @ 7:00 pm.

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

Medicare Counseling: To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331. Thursday, August 10th @ noon.

Groups:

MS Group meets Tuesday, August 8th @ 10:00 am.

Film Discussion Group discusses Harold and Maude on Friday, August 11th @ noon.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, August 8th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, August 8th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writers Group meets Monday, August 7th @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, August 9th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, August 9th @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK CLUBS:

Mystery Book Club discusses The Ghost Walker by Margaret Coel on Wednesday, August 9th @ 10:00 am.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group discusses The Martian, 2015 film and the novel by Andy Weir on Thursday, August 10th @ 5:30 pm.

TEEN ZONE: 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 8th @ 3:30 pm.

Habitat for Humanity – Learn how to make an emergency preparedness basket for families in need, how to be prepared for an emergency yourself, and how to make your own basket at home for your family. Tuesday, August 8th @ 7:00 pm.

How to Compost with Tom from the Rutgers Master Gardeners. Reduce waste and feed your garden with rich compost soil! Wednesday, August 9th @ 7:00 pm.

Yoga - with certified instructor Alice Balzarini. Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Dress in comfortable clothes for yoga. Thursday, August 10th @ 3:30 pm.

DIY Up-Cycled Crafts - Make Up-cycled planters, an Egg-Carton Garden, up-cycled journals, and t-shirt totes. Friday, August 11th @ 10:30 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 11th @ 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 8th @ 3:30 pm.

Habitat for Humanity – Learn how to make an emergency preparedness basket for families in need, how to be prepared for an emergency yourself, and how to make your own basket at home for your family. Tuesday, August 8th @ 7:00 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 9th @ 6:30 pm.

DIY Up-Cycled Crafts - Make Up-cycled planters, an Egg-Carton Garden, up-cycled journals, and t-shirt totes. Friday, August 11th @ 10:30 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 11th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Mini-Maker Camp - Create and explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art & math (STEAM) to include hands-on activities. Students from Allied Health and Science will be leading the program. For ages 6-10. Monday, August 7th @ 3:00 pm.

Solar Eclipse Event – Learn viewing safety and view a 3-D preview of the eclipse with NASA’s eyes-on-eclipse web-based simulation. Receive a pair of eclipse glasses. Tuesday, August 8th @ 3:45 pm.

Ocean Critters – Learn about mysteries found on the sandy beach, in the deep sea, and about ways to make a difference for marine animals. For grades K-5. Wednesday, August 9th @ 2:45 pm.

Turtle Tales - Learn about the natural world through stories, live animals, rhymes, games, songs & crafts. Thursday, August 10th @ 10:00 am.

What’s Buggy in Your Water Shed? Friday, August 11th @ 10:30 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 11th @ 3:30 pm.

NOTE: Road Construction on New Monmouth Road

The library is open, but New Monmouth Road is closed from the Route 35 side. You must enter New Monmouth Road from the Leonardville Road/Tindall Road side. There are cones blocking the road, but tell the police officers that you are going to the library and you will be let through. PLEASE BE CAREFUL IN THE PARKING LOT. AS ONLY ONE ENTRANCE IS OPEN, THERE WILL BE 2-WAY TRAFFIC. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY.

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