What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library December 13-19, 2015

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: #ThirteenAbstractArtists – an exhibit of 13 Monmouth County abstract painters through January 30, 2016. Artists’ reception Saturday, December 12th @ 1:00 pm.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online at mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish led by local resident and native Spanish speaker Maria Jose Martinez Reid. Monday, December 14th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners (for adults only); Thursday, December 17th @ 7:00 pm.

OPEN TUTORING: The Community Room is available every Monday, 5:30 -6:30 pm to accommodate tutors and students.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Life is Beautiful (rated PG-13) on December 14th @ 2:30 pm.

HOLIDAY CONCERT featuring The Band of the Two Rivers on Tuesday, December 15th @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Thursday, December 17th @ 10:00 am.

TRUSTEES MEETING, open to the public, Wednesday, December 16th @ 7:00 pm.

Sandy Informational Workshop: Thursday, December 17th @ 5:30 pm.

SCRABBLE group meets Tuesday, December 15th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, December 15th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

WINGS (Widows Inspiring New Growth & Strength) meets on Thursday, December 17th @ 6:30 pm.

WRITING GROUPS:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, December 16th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, December 16th @ 7:00 pm.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB discusses The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson on Wednesday, December 16th @ 10:00 am.

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

QuickBooks presented by Pat DeSan. A workshop on the ins-and-outs of QuickBooks. Bring questions and learn how to use this popular and powerful accounting software. No registration required. Monday, December 14th @ 7:00 pm.

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

American Sign Language with teens Phoebe and Sara. Sunday, December 13th @ 1:00 pm.

Teen Advisory Board meets on Tuesday, December 15th @ 4:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: If you need help with your math work, bring your homework and receive one-on-one tutoring with a high school honor student. Math Tutoring K-8 is drop-in. Tutoring for grades 9-12 will be done by 30 minute appointment only (excludes Calculus). Wednesday, December 16th @ 3:30 pm.

Writing Group: Write, share, and help each other to improve and enjoy writing. Wednesday, December 16th @ 3:30 pm.

Scrabble: Play Scrabble with us in the Children’s Quiet Reading Area. If you don’t know how to play, we will teach you! Thursday, December 17th @ 3:30 pm.

Learn to Crochet: Make an Infinity Scarf: Give it away as a present, or keep it for yourself. We will be using 1 crochet hook (9mm or 10mm) and 2 skeins of chunky yarn (same color, weight 6). We will teach you how to crochet if you don’t know how. Thursday, December 17th @ 4:00 pm.

Pizza & Pages Book Club: Read together and eat pizza! During this meeting, we will be reading a play together and acting out the parts. Thursday, December 17th @ 4:45 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, December 18th @ 3:30 pm.

Next Chapter Book Club is for teens and young adults who are developmentally disabled. Each week we read and discuss a short story together. To join, call the library at 732-671-3700 ext. 340 and ask for Jennifer or Stephanie. Friday, December 18th @ 3:30 pm.

Frozen Sing-Along: Join as we sing Frozen songs together and Let it Go! We will not be watching the movie, just singing the songs. “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?” Friday, December 18th @ 4:00 pm.

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

American Sign Language with teens Phoebe and Sara. Sunday, December 13th @ 1:00 pm.

DIY Snow Globes: Create your own snow globe. Monday, December 14th @ 4:00 pm.

Just Chill for in-B-tweeners: When you’re not a preschooler and not quite a tween you’re an in-B-tweener! Join us after school for a hang-out session that may include crafts, stories, music or games. A Drop-In program. For ages 6-8. Monday, December 14th @ 4:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: If you need help with your math work, bring your homework and receive one-on-one tutoring with a high school honor student. Math Tutoring K-8 is drop-in. Tutoring for grades 9-12 will be done by 30 minute appointment only (excludes Calculus). Wednesday, December 16th @ 3:30 pm.

Beginning Ukrainian: Learn basic Ukrainian from native speaker and library staff member Viktoriya Gryshyna in the Children’s Department Quiet Reading Area. Limited to six participants. For ages 9-14. Wednesday, December 16th @ 6:30 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Sessions: We will have our LEGOs out in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, December 16th @ 6:30 pm.

Learn to Crochet: Make an Infinity Scarf: Give it away as a present, or keep it for yourself. We will be using 1 crochet hook (9mm or 10mm) and 2 skeins of chunky yarn (same color, weight 6). We will teach you how to crochet if you don’t know how. Thursday, December 17th @ 4:00 pm.

Scrabble: Play Scrabble with us in the Children’s Quiet Reading Area. If you don’t know how to play, we will teach you! Thursday, December 17th @ 3:30 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, December 18th @ 3:30 pm.

Frozen Sing-Along: Join as we sing Frozen songs together and Let it Go! We will not be watching the movie, just singing the songs. “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?” Friday, December 18th @ 4:00 pm.

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

Dress for Mess: Negative Space Painting: “Negative Space” is what artist call the “white space” in a work of art. We will be giving out paper with pre-cut holes--the holes will act as “negative space” in the children’s art work. After we are finished painting, we will share stories and rhymes about snow. For ages 2-6. Monday, December 14th @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup: A playgroup that encourages children to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Grown-ups can chat and connect with other parents/caregivers while supervising their children’s play in the quiet reading area. No registration required. For all ages. Tuesday, December 15th @ 10:30 am.

Pete the Cat Saves Christmas: ‘Tis the season for a very special Pete the Cat Musical Storytime! In this rockin’ spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do! For all ages. Tuesday, December 15th @ 4:00 pm.

Holiday Songs performed by the New School Students: Students, 5-10- years-old, from the New School of Holmdel, will be singing holiday songs for children and their families in our quiet reading area. For all ages. No registration required. Wednesday, December 16th @ 10:00 am.

Simply Storytime: We will gather in the Children’s Program Room for some storytime fun in this family program for all ages. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, December 16th @ 10:00 am and @ 6:30 pm.

Math Tutoring: If you need help with your math work, bring your homework and receive one-on-one tutoring with a high school honor student. Math Tutoring K-8 is drop-in. Wednesday, December 16th @ 3:30 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Sessions: We will have our LEGOs out in our quiet reading area. Parents bringing younger siblings need to be vigilant with their little ones to prevent choking. A Drop-In program. For ages 5+. Wednesday, December 16th @ 6:30 pm.

Scrabble: Play Scrabble with us in the Children’s Quiet Reading Area. If you don’t know how to play, we will teach you! Thursday, December 17th @ 3:30 pm.

Pokemon Trading Night: Bring your cards to trade with fellow Pokemon fans. Discuss Pokemon books and movies. Play the game. For ages 6+. Thursday, December 17th @ 6:00 pm.

Mother Goose is an early language, literacy, and social learning experience for babies and toddlers with their parents/caregivers. Children and grown-ups will enjoy social time with toys and books followed by fun with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and book sharing time. For ages up to 32 months. Friday, December 18th @ 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, December 18th @ 3:30 pm.

Frozen Sing-Along: Join as we sing Frozen songs together and Let it Go! We will not be watching the movie, just singing the songs. “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?” Friday, December 18th @ 4:00 pm.

Tutoring and Reading Buddies, conducted by high school honor students, are available in the Children’s Quiet Reading area. If you need help with reading, writing, math, or any other subject come for tutoring. Bring your work with you. A Drop-In program for grades K-8. Saturday, December 19th @ 9:00 am.

Tutoring and Reading Buddies: A drop- in Tutoring session and Reading Buddies, conducted by high school honor students, are available in the Children’s Quiet Reading area. If you needs help with reading, writing, math, or any other subject bring your work with you to tutoring. Saturday, December 19th @ 9:00 am.

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