What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library August 7-13, 2016

IN THE MTPL GALLLERY: David Ryan, through August 30th. Artist reception Saturday, August 13th @ 2:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents All Roads Lead to Rome August 8th @ 2:30 pm.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets Thursday, August 11th @ 10:00 am.

Friends of the Middletown Township Public Library meet Tuesday, August 9th @ 6:30 pm.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, August 9th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, August 9th @ 12:30 pm.

Chess Group meets Tuesday, August 9th @ 12:30 pm.

MS Group meets Tuesday, August 9th @ 10:00 am.

Medicare Counseling meets Thursday, August 11th @ noon. By appointment only. Call SHIP @ 732-728-1331.

BOOK GROUPS:

Mystery Book Club discusses Who Let the Dog Out? by David Rosenfelt. Wednesday, August 10th @ 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 Reptile Room. For ages 12-20. Wednesday, August 10th @ 4:00 pm.

Science Fiction Book and Film Group: Film: Ex Machina (2015); Short story: Helen O’Loy (1938) by Lester del Rey. Thursday, August 11th @ 5:30 pm.

Audio Book Club meets on Friday, August 12th @ 3:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

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

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, August 10th @ 7:00 pm.

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

QuickBooks meets Monday, August 8th @ 7:00 pm.

One-on-One Computer Tutoring: Fridays by appointment only.

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

Summer Reading Program: Read five books this summer and win prizes! Enter a raffle for a Duck Donuts Gift Card just for signing up! Every day, all day.

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 8th @ 3:30 pm.

American Ninja Warrior Demonstration and Workshop: Jeremy "Sully" Sullivan and his team at Lab Movement will be performing and teaching in this workshop. Watch the show, ask questions, then break into groups for a workshop on the basics of becoming a Ninja Warrior.

Pizza and Pages Book Club meets Monday, August 8th @ 7:30 pm.

AP Language Collaboration: Are you taking AP Language for the upcoming school year? Join our group. We will discuss the reading assignments and working together to understand the material. Meet your future classmates and AP Language students from other high schools! Tuesday, August 9th @ 3:00 pm.

Video Game Design: Learn to make exciting video games using Processing IDE!! Wednesday, August 10th @ 4:00 pm.

BookTalks for Proscrastinators: 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 11th @ 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 12th @ 2:00 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 Reptile Room. For ages 12-20. Wednesday, August 10th @ 4:00 pm.

Chess: Learn to play chess from other kids and teens. Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it’s fun! No registration required. Friday, August 12th @ 3:30 pm.

Hearthstone Fireside Gathering – Double Elimination Tournament: Compete against one another for the title of MTPL Hearthstone Champion! The tournament winner will receive a Blizzard Gift Card. Saturday, August 13th @ 2:00 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 13th @ 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 8th @ 3:30 pm.

American Ninja Warrior Demonstration and Workshop: Jeremy "Sully" Sullivan and his team at Lab Movement will be performing and teaching in this workshop. Watch the show, ask questions, then break into groups for a workshop on the basics of becoming a Ninja Warrior. For ages 11+.

Video Game Design: Learn to make exciting video games using Processing IDE!! Wednesday, August 10th @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, August 10th @ 6:30 pm.

Chess: Learn to play chess from other kids and teens. Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it’s fun! No registration required. Friday, August 12th @ 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 13th @ 2:00 pm.

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

Funny Freckled Frogs – A Nature Storytime with Live Animals presented by the Monmouth County Park System: Learn about amphibians during this science story time featuring puppets, picture books, and live animals. For ages 3-5years with an adult. Monday, August 8th @ 10:00 am.

My Backpack Pal: Join author Robin Stella for a special reading of her book, My Backpack Pal, a first day of school tradition. No registration required. For ages 2-6. Monday, August 8th @ 11:00 am.

Maker Monday: We will have science-y items, things to make and fun items to tinker with. Adult supervision required for any small children as there may be choking hazards. For ages 6+. Monday, August 8th @ 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 9th @ 10:30 am.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: For all ages. Wednesday, August 10th @ 6:30 pm.

Magical Musical Me: A fun and interactive music and movement experience. We will sing dance, wiggle, giggle and shake. We will play with fun props and different musical instruments. Everyone will have a chance to play a real guitar. For ages 2-6. Thursday, August 11th @ 10:00 am.

The Greatest - Sports Heroes A to Z: This exciting, energetic production celebrates some of the greatest sports heroes of all time! Young audiences will be introduced to amazing athletes including Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Peyton Manning, Jackie Robinson and many more including fun facts about each hero, important life lessons such as failures and successes, health, wellness, integrity and teamwork. For grades K-5. Thursday, August 11th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for Prewalkers: a program that provides infants not yet walking with a first group experience in enjoying books, nursery rhymes, songs and fingerplays. A Drop-In program for ages up to 32 months. Friday, August 12th @ 10:00 am.

Chess: Learn to play chess from other kids and teens. Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it’s fun! No registration required. For ages 6+. Friday, August 12th @ 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 13th @ 2:00 pm.

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