What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library July 31 - August 6, 2016

BLUE JERSEY BAND performs Django, Jazz and Bluegrazz…music from the 20s through the 60s, something for everyone. Saturday, August 6th @ 2:00 pm.

BOOK AND AUTHOR TALK: Yolanda Fleming discusses her book Chilangos in the House; Guy Fleming discusses his book For the Love of Sea Glass. Thursday, August 4th @ 7:00 pm.

THERAPY DOG AWARENESS presented by Monmouth County SPCA. Wednesday, August 3rd @ 7:00 pm.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: David Ryan. Through August 30th.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Danish Girl on August 1st @ 2:30 pm.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group meets on Thursday, August 4th @ 10:00 am.

GROUPS:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, August 2nd @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, August 2nd @ 12:30 pm.

Chess Group meets Tuesday, August 2nd @ 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 Bad Beginning. For ages 12-20. Wednesday, August 3rd @ 4:00 pm.

First Friday Book Club meets Friday, August 5th; coffee @ 9:00 am, discussion @ 9:30 am.

Audio Book Club meets on Friday, August 5th @ 3:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writers’ Group meets on Monday, August 1st @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, August 3rd @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, August 3rd @ 7:00 pm.

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

Tech Gadgets Open House: Have questions about your tablet or device (iPad, kindle, nook, etc.)? Come to our tech open house and sit down with a librarian who will show you the basics of your device, as well as answer any questions you may have. A drop-in program. Monday, August 1st @ 3:00 pm.

BCUG Word: Discuss your Word issues with the experts during this drop-in session. Thursday, August 4th @ 6:30 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.

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 2nd @ 3:00 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 Bad Beginning. For ages 12-20. Wednesday, August 3rd @ 4:00 pm.

Video Game Design: Learn to make exciting video games using Processing IDE!! Wednesday, August 3rd @ 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 4th @ 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 5th @ 2:00 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 5th @ 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 6th @ 2:00 pm.

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

Video Game Design: Learn to make exciting video games using Processing IDE!! Wednesday, August 3rd @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, August 3rd @ 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 5th @ 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 6th @ 2:00 pm.

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

Toddler Time for Walkers: Toddlers learn by playing, moving, touching, making noise, looking at books, and being loved. This is exactly what happens during toddler time! Each toddler should bring a favorite grown-up to share in the fun and learning. For ages up to 30 months. A Drop-In program. Tuesday, August 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 2nd @ 10:30 am.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: For all ages. Wednesday, August 3rd @ 6:30 pm.

Master Gardeners Workshop: Participate in a Pot-A-Plant activity. For ages 6+. Thursday, August 4th @ 11:00 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 5th @ 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 6th @ 2:00 pm.

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