What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library July 23-29, 2017

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Manchester by the Sea on July 24th @ 2:30 and 6:30 pm.

SIMPLE STEPS FOR STARTING YOUR BUSINESS presented by SCORE. Learn advantages/disadvantages of owning a business, most profitable form of business, fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, branding, cash flow and funding sources.

FRED LEHOTAY AND THE RAGTIMES perform the great music of the Roaring 20s on Saturday, July 29th @ 2:00 pm.

MEDITATION OF TWIN HEARTS presented by Debbie McCann. Learn how to use meditation to gain deep relaxation, eliminate stress, promote health, increase creativity and intelligence, and attain inner happiness and fulfillment. Wednesday, July 26th @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, July 24th @ 7:00 pm.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, July 25th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, July 25th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writers Group meets Tuesday, July 25th @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, July 26th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, July 26th @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK CLUBS:

Next Chapter Book Club meets on Wednesday, July 26th @ 7:15 pm.

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

BCUG PC Roundtable – Discuss your PC problems with the experts at this Drop-In program. Tuesday, July 25th @ noon.

Travel and Vacation Apps - Learn the many travel and vacation apps that are available on your smartphone or tablet. We will review the several different apps that will help with your vacation planning, as well as apps that will help you find fun things to do at your destination. Bring your preferred device to use in class. Thursday, July 27th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Creative Writing - Start with a writing exercise, work on personal writing projects, and share with each for constructive feedback. Monday, July 24th @ 3:30 pm.

TinkerCad 3D Design Workshop - Learn how to design a 3D object in this 5-session workshop. Submit designs at the end of the last class and the library will create your design using our 3D printer. Tuesday, July 25th @ 3:30 pm.

DIY Knot and Charm Necklace – Wednesday, July 26th @ 7:00 pm.

Yoga - Build a Better You with certified yoga instructor Alice Balzarini. Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Dress in comfortable clothes for yoga. For teens entering grades 6-12. Friday, July 27th @ 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, July 28th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Maker Camp Monday - Create and explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) in hands-on activities led by students from Allied Health and Science. Monday, July 24th @ 3:00 pm.

TinkerCad 3D Design Workshop - Learn how to design a 3D object in this 5-session workshop. Submit designs at the end of the last class and the library will create your design using our 3D printer. Tuesday, July 25th @ 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, July 26th @ 6:30 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, July 28th @ 3:30 pm.

CHILDRENS ROOM: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

ScienceStarts: Animal Engineering - Investigate and invent with hands-on science activities and share a book related to the month’s topic. For ages 4-7. Tuesday, July 25th @ 4:00 pm.

Rubber Duckie Book Club Storytime - For members of the Rubber Duckie Book Club/1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program. Wednesday ,July 26th @ 10:00 am.

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, July 26th @ 6:30 pm.

Pajama Storytime in the Garden with Ms. Sue in our garden for fresh air and bedtime stories. Wear your pajamas and bring one of your special friends or baby dolls to enjoy as well. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held in our quiet reading area. For all ages. Thursday, July 27th @ 7:00 pm.

Nature Nick Animal Adventures – Be introduced to some of the strangest animals on earth while learning little-known facts about each one. See how every animal in nature has a role which in turn helps us build a better world. For ages 4+. Friday, July 28th @ 2:00 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. For ages 6+. Friday, July 28th @ 3:30 pm.

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