What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library January 29 - February 4, 2017

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

We're celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, February 4th with special drop-in crafts, book raffles and activities for all ages. A love of reading and books starts with pictures, stories and rhymes which even the youngest child can enjoy. Whatever the age of your child, you will be given a warm welcome. There are special areas for children with bright displays, easy to access books and comfortable seating. When you take your child to the library, expect to return frequently as it is a treasure trove for all ages. PRICELESS!

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online at mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meets on Monday, January 30th @ 7:00 pm.

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

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, January 30th @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK AND AUTHOR TALK via skype with Mary Kubica. Saturday, February 4th @ 2:00 pm. Limited seating. Register online at mtpl.org.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Carol on January 29th @ 2:30 pm.

FEATURE FILM PRESENTATION: Southside With You. Summer 1989, future president Barack Obama takes his future First Lady on a first date across Chicago’s South Side. Wednesday, February 1st @ 2:30 pm.

Got Chickens? A mini-seminar for starting your own backyard flock. The keeping of backyard poultry is an activity that has skyrocketed in recent years. Unfortunately, many new poultry owners are lacking important information and are unaware of it until a problem arises. Because they are essentially livestock, chickens are very easy to purchase, but not as easy to keep. Their care does not follow the familiar guidelines of dogs, cats, or even small animals that most people are comfortable with today. This mini-seminar seeks to address these - and many other - issues that new flock owners may face, and provides reliable sources for future questions. Topics include care and feeding; illnesses; proper coop size and placement; predator control; choosing the right breeds for your needs; hatching chicks; introduction of new birds; proper handling; attending poultry shows; biosecurity; and much more. Live birds will be on hand for demonstration. Presented by Mary Hussey. Sunday, January 29th @ 2:00 pm.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, January 31st @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, January 31st @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, February 1st @ 10:00 am.

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

BOOK CLUBS:

Next Chapter Book Club meets on Thursday, February 2nd @ 3:45 pm.

First Friday Book Club will discuss The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zapon on Friday, February 3rd; coffee @ 9:00 am, discussion @ 9:30 am.

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

Introduction to Google Drive/Docs: Learn the ins and outs of Google's online storage system and how to create and organize files Limited seating. Wednesday, February 1st @ 3:00 pm.

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

BCUG WORD: Discuss your WORD problems with the experts in this Drop-In discussion group. Thursday, February 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, January 30th @ 3:30 pm.

Peer Tutoring: High school honor students tutor in Spanish, French, Science, History and English/Language Arts. For grades 6-9, Monday, January 30th @ 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, January 31st.

Table Top Gaming: Play unique games, including many that are featured on the YouTube series TableTop with Wil Wheaton. Wednesday, February 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, February 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, February 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, January 30th @ 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, January 31st.

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, Feb 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, February 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, February 3rd @ 3:30 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 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, January 30th @ 10:00 am.

ScienceStarts – Sense-sible 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 five senses. For grads PreK-1. Monday, January 30th @ 4:00 pm.

Magical Musical Me: Sing, dance, wiggle, giggle and shake! Play with instruments and fun props, listen to a musical story, and play a real guitar! For ages 2-6. Tuesday, January 31st @ 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. A Drop-In program for all ages. Tuesday, January 31st @ 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, January 31st.

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, February 1st @ 6:30 pm.

Up-cycle Art: Bring your imagination! We’ll supply the rest! For ages 6+. Thursday, February 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, February 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, February 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 3-12. Saturday, February 4th.

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