What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library February 27 - March 4, 2017

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online at mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meets Monday, February 27th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners (adults only) meets Thursday, March 2nd @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Boss on February 27th @ 2:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, February 27th @ 7:00 pm.

AARP Free Income Tax Assistance: Mondays-Wednesdays. Register in person at the Reference Desk each Saturday at 9:00 pm for slots available for the following week. First come, first served. Slots go quickly.

GROUPS:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, February 28th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, February 28th @ 12:30 pm.

WRITING GROUPS:

The Noble Writers meet Wednesday, March 1st @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, March 1st @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK CLUBS:

First Friday Book Club will discuss Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich on Friday, March 3rd; coffee @ 9:00 am, discussion @ 9:30 am.

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

BCUG PC Roundtable: Discuss your PC problems with the experts. A Drop-In Program. Tuesday, February 28th @ noon.

Introduction to Computers and the Internet, Part 2. Tuesday, February 28th @ 7:00 pm.

Introduction to Excel: Learn the basics - columns vs. rows, creating sheets and tabs, entering and editing data, incorporate formulas, and creating charts. Thursday, March 2nd @ 3:30 pm.

BCUG WORD: Discuss your WORD problems with the experts in this Drop-In discussion group. Thursday, March 2nd @ 6:30 pm.

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

Write Club: Working on a novel? Writing poetry? Inspire yourself to write and hone your skills. Each meeting we have a writing prompt, reading of work, and discussion. Monday, February 27th @ 3:30 pm.

Peer Tutoring: High school honor students tutor in Spanish, French, Science, History and English/Language Arts. For grades 6-9, Monday, February27th @ 7:00 pm.

Physics Study Group: Join the study group, work together on physics problems, and get assistance from the group leader, Ryan (of High Technology High School). Monday, February 27th @ 7:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions at the library in the Children’s Quiet Reading Area. Bring textbook and/or homework. Tutoring sessions are for 30 minutes and are scheduled at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 4:30 pm. Upon registering, you will receive an email with your tutoring session time. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Tutoring for Calculus and above is not available. Tuesday, February 28th.

Table Top Gaming: Play unique games, including many that are featured on the YouTube series TableTop with Wil Wheaton. Wednesday, March 1st @ 7:00 pm.

Handmade with Love – Knitting and Crocheting: Learn to knit or crochet, and improve your skills while working on a community project. We will be making and donating baby blankets to Blankie Depot. Thursday, March 2nd @ 3:30 pm.

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, March 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

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

Peer Tutoring: High school honor students tutor in Spanish, French, Science, History and English/Language Arts. For grades 6-9, Monday, February27th @ 7:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions at the library in the Children’s Quiet Reading Area. Bring textbook and/or homework. Tutoring sessions are for 30 minutes and are scheduled at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 4:30 pm. Upon registering, you will receive an email with your tutoring session time. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Tutoring for Calculus and above is not available. Tuesday, February 28th @ 3:30 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, March 1st @ 6:30 pm.

Handmade with Love – Knitting and Crocheting: Learn to knit or crochet, and improve your skills while working on a community project. We will be making and donating baby blankets to Blankie Depot. Thursday, March 2nd @ 3:30 pm.

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, March 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

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

Dr. Seuss Birthday: Drop in any time during the week of Dr. Seuss's birthday to do a craft based on his books. No registration required. For ages 4+.

Toddler Time for Walkers: Toddlers learn by playing, moving, touching, making noise, looking at books, and being loved. This is 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. Monday, February 27th @ 10:00 am.

Maker Monday: Explore, predict, tinker and make. Develop confidence, creativity and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, arts, and learning as a whole, through making. Adult supervision required for any small children accompanying the attendee as there may be choking hazards. For ages 7-12. Monday, February 27th @ 3:45 pm.

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. A Drop-In program for all ages. Tuesday, February 28th @ 10:30 am.

Math Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions at the library in the Children’s Quiet Reading Area. Bring textbook and/or homework. Tutoring sessions are for 30 minutes and are scheduled at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 4:30 pm. Upon registering, you will receive an email with your tutoring session time. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Tutoring for Calculus and above is not available. Tuesday, February 28th.

ScienceStarts – Energetic Science: Families and children will participate in hands-on science activities, as well as in a storytime featuring books related to the activities. This month we will be exploring the energy. For grads PreK-1. Tuesday, February 28th @ 4:00 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. For grades K-5.Wednesday, March 1st @ 6:30 pm.

Up-Cycled Art – Leprechaun Traps: We will be creating Leprechaun Traps with materials rescued from the recycling bin and our engineering skills. Bring your imagination! We’ll supply the rest! Ages 6+. Thursday, March 2nd @ 4:00 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for Pre-Walkers: Introduce your baby to the library during this gentle lapsit program for pre-walkers accompanied by a grown-up. Rhymes, songs, puppets, and picture books encourage language development. Grown-ups get to socialize with other adults and babies get used to be around other babies. A Drop-In Program for ages up to 32 months. Friday, March 3rd @ 10:00 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. For ages 6+. No registration required. Friday, March 3rd @ 3:30 pm.

Reading Buddies: A child learning how to read or struggling with reading is paired with a Reading Buddy! The child chooses a book and reads aloud to their Buddy. Reading Buddies who will help with correct pronunciation, increasing vocabulary, and understanding. what they have read. Upon registration you will be contacted to determine an appointment time at 2:00 , 2:30, 3:00, or 3:30 pm. For ages 3-9. Saturday, March 4th.

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