What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library July 17-23, 2016

Nicholas Carter, renowned Paraguayan harpist, performs on Tuesday, July 19th @ 7:00 pm.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Thursday, July 21st @ 10:00 am.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Planes, Trains and Automobiles on July 18th @ 2:30 pm.

Library Trustees meeting, open to the public. Wednesday, July 20th @ 7:00 pm.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, July 19th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, July 19th @ 12:30 pm.

WINGS (Widows Inspiring New Growth & Strength) meets on Thursday, July 21st @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK GROUPS:

20 Something Book Club will be discussing Books 1-4 of Middlemarch by George Eliot. Monday, July 18th @ 6:00 pm.

History Lovers Book Club will be discussing Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross on Tuesday, July 19th @ 10:00 am.

Flights of Fantasy Book Club is for those interested in the strange, creative, eerie and mystical works of fantasy and enjoy discussing them with like-minded people. For this session we are reading Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien. Tuesday, July 19th @ 7:00 pm.

Hermione’s Book Club will discuss Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on Wednesday, July 20th @ 4:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writers’ Group meets on Tuesday, July 19th @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, July 20th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, July 20th @ 7:00 pm.

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

Gadgets Open House: Have questions about your tablet or device (iPad, kindle, nook, etc.)? Come by our tech open house and sit down with a librarian - we will show you the basics of your device as well as answer any additional questions you may have. No registration required. Tuesday, July 19th @ 2:00 pm.

BCUG meets on Wednesday, July 20th @ 6:30 pm.

One-on-One Computer Tutoring: Mondays, Wednesday and 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.

Write a Book: Write and illustrate your own children’s picture book. You will have a hardcover book (written and illustrated by you!) to bring home at the end of the program! For ages 9-17. Monday, July 18th @ 3:30 pm.

Self Defense Workshop for Girls: especially for teen girls, led by Professor Angelica Oliveira of Gracie New Jersey Academy. This workshop will be both hands-on and informational. Monday, July 18th @ 6:00 pm.

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, July 19th @ 3:00 pm.

Smiles for Soldiers: Make a thank-you card (or more than one) for a member of the military. If you cannot come to our event, you may create your thank you card at home and bring it to the Children's Desk before July 20th. Check the library’s calendar for details. No registration required. Tuesday, July 19th @ 3:00 pm.

Video Game Design: Learn to make exciting video games using Processing IDE!! Wednesday, July 20th @ 4:00 pm.

Hermione’s Book Club will discuss Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on Wednesday, July 20th @ 4:00 pm.

Make a Harry Potter House Scarf: Represent your Harry Potter House with a handmade House Scarf!! Learn to knit or crochet your Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, or Slytherin pride. This is a four-part workshop. Thursday, July 21st @ 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, July 22nd @ 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, July 22nd @ 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, July 23rd 2:00 pm.

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

Write a Book: Write and illustrate your own children’s picture book. You will have a hardcover book (written and illustrated by you!) to bring home at the end of the program! For ages 9-17. Monday, July 18th @ 3:30 pm.

Video Game Design: Learn to make exciting video games using Processing IDE!! Wednesday, July 20th @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, July 20th @ 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, July 22nd @ 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, July 23rd @ 2:00 pm.

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

Fun Family Fitness: Learn the benefits of exercise while having fun! Eric from the YMCA of Red Bank will lead several activities which may include hula hooping, dancing and parachute play. For all ages. Monday, July 18th @ 11:00 pm.

Rubber Duckie Book Club Storytime meets on Tuesday, July 19th @ 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, July 19th @ 10:30 am.

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. Wednesday, July 20th @ 10:00 am.

Going…Going…Gone! Our summer reading program Ready, Set, READ continues with an engineering spin. We will discover the tricks and tips to creating the perfect paper airplanes and explore the world of extreme flying! A Drop-In program. For ages 5+. Wednesday, July 205h @ 3:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: For all ages. Wednesday, July 20th @ 6:30 pm.

Magical Musical Me for ages 2-6. Thursday, July 21st @ 10:00 am.

Pokemon Trading Night: Bring your cards to trade with fellow Pokemon fans. Discuss Pokemon books and movies. Play the game For grades K-8. Thursday, July 21st @ 7:00 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, July 22nd @ 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, July 23rd @ 2:00 pm.

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