What's Happening at the Middletown Township Public Library January 24-30, 2016

IN THE MTPL GALLERY:#ThirteenAstractArtists, an exhibit of 13 Monmouth County abstract painters. Through January 30th.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online at mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish led by Maria Jose Martinez Reid, Mondays @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners (for adults only), Thursdays @ 7:00 pm.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets Thursdays @ 10:00 am. For information, go to www.neighbors-helping-neighbors.com.

MONDAY MOVIES PRESENTS It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World @ 2:30 pm.

Optimal Health through Diet, Exercise and Homeopathic Remedies – presented by Dr. John Genco. Tuesday, January 26th @ 7:00 pm.

SCRABBLE Group meets on Tuesday, January 26th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets on Tuesday, January 26th @ 12:30 pm.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, January 27th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, January 27th @ 7:00 pm.

Young Adult Book Club meets on Saturday, January 30th @ 2:30 pm.

BCUG PC Roundtable: Discuss your computer problems with the experts. Tuesday, January 26th @ noon.

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

American Sign Language with teens Phoebe and Sara. Sunday, January 24th @ 1:00 pm.

Writing Group: Write, share, and help each other to improve and enjoy writing. Monday, January 25th @ 3:30 pm.

Winter Cocoa and Peppermint Chocolate Sticks Winter Book Talk: Make your own cocoa with chocolate covered peppermint sticks while discussing the books you liked this winter, for the Winter Book Club. Monday, January 25th @ 7:00 pm.

Knitting and Crocheting: Bring your knitting and crochet and create with us. If you don’t know how, we will teach you. Tuesday, January 26th @ 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, January 27th @ 3:30 pm.

Knitting for Newborns: Knit together and create a blanket to donate to Blankie Depot. Blankets will be donated to nearby NJ hospitals for newborn fragile babies in need. Get community service hours for helping. Thursday, January 28th @ 4:00 pm.

Next Chapter Book Club meets on Friday, January 29th @ 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, January 29th @ 3:30 pm.

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

American Sign Language with teens Phoebe and Sara. Sunday, January 24th @ 1:00 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, January 25th @ 4:00 pm.

Winter Cocoa and Peppermint Chocolate Sticks Winter Book Talk: Make your own cocoa with chocolate covered peppermint sticks while discussing the books you liked this winter, for the Winter Book Club. Monday, January 25th @ 7:00 pm.

Knitting and Crocheting: Bring your knitting and crochet and create with us. If you don’t know how, we will teach you. Tuesday, January 26th @ 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, January 27th @ 3:30 pm.

Beginner Ukrainian: learn basic Ukrainian from native speaker and library staff member Viktoriya Gryshyna. Wednesday, January 27th @ 6:30 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Sessions: We will have our LEGOs out in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, January 27th @ 6:30 pm.

Knitting for Newborns: Knit together and create a blanket to donate to Blankie Depot. Blankets will be donated to nearby NJ hospitals for newborn fragile babies in need. Get community service hours for helping. Thursday, January 28th @ 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, January 29th @ 3:30 pm.

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, January 30th @ 9:00 am.

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

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the goal in three years and provide their children with essential early literacy skills. Registration begins January 1st and will be ongoing. To register, visit the kidzone at mtpl.org. For additional information, check our website at mtpl.org.

Lapsit Storytime: for infants that are not yet walking; a first group experience in enjoying books, nursery rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Includes time for play and caregiver socialization. Monday, January 25th @ 10:00 am and 2:00 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 in the quiet reading area. No registration required. For all ages. Tuesday, January 26th @ 10:30 am.

MathStarts+: Ordinals – For grades Pre-K and K. Tuesday, January 26th @ 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, January 27th @ 3:30 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Sessions: We will have our LEGOs out in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, January 27th @ 6:30 pm. For grades K-5.

Sensory Craft and story: a hands-on sensory craft as we use textured paint to create a winter scene. We will start off with a winter-themed book and then create our own snowscapes with snowmen, snowflakes, and more Wednesday, January 27th @ 4:00 pm. Repeated on Thursday, January 28th @ 9:45 am. For ages 2-6.

Simply Storytime: We will gather in the Children’s Quiet Reading Area for some story time fun! This family program is for all ages. Wednesday, January 27th @ 6:30 pm.

Crafternoon - Make a treasure box: Bring your imagination and decorate a box to hold all your treasures whatever they may be For grades K-5. Thursday, January 28th @ 3:45 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, January 29th @ 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. Friday, January 29th @ 3:30 pm.

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, January 30th @ 9:00 am.

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