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

HARRY POTTER AND THE QUEST FOR THE HOUSE CUP: an event celebrating Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Enjoy a feast…trivia… jeopardy…a potions class…quidditch…magical prizes…Harry’s 36th birthday cake…and more. Dress up in your house robes or as your favorite character. Saturday, July 30th @ 2:00 pm.

THE STATE OF MIDDLETOWN REAL ESTATE: Thursday, July 28th @ 6:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS is a free peer-led volunteer job search support and networking group meeting on Thursday, July 28th @ 10:00 am.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Lady in the Van on July 25th @ 2:30 pm.

GROUPS:

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

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

Chess Group meets Tuesday, July 26th @ 12:30 pm.

BOOK GROUPS:

Flights of Fancy Book Club meets Tuesday, July 26th @ 6:00 pm.

Audio Book Club meets Friday, July 29th @ 3:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writers’ Group meets on Tuesday, July 26th @ 7:00 pm.

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

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

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

BCUG PC Roundatable 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 25th @ 3:30 pm.

Table Top Gaming – Fantasy Age: a player guided, character driven RPG. Choose your own adventure, create your own character, and feel free to dress up to battle against evil for GLORY...and to save the world!! Upon registering, you will receive an email with a character sheet so you can create your own character. Monday, July 25th @ 7:00 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 26th @ 3:00 pm.

Flights of Fancy Book Club meets Tuesday, July 26th @ 6:00 pm.

Video Game Design: Learn to make exciting video games using Processing IDE!! Wednesday, July 27th @ 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 28th @ 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 29th @ 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 29th @ 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 30th @ 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 25th @ 3:30 pm.

Video Game Design: Learn to make exciting video games using Processing IDE!! Wednesday, July 27th @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, July 27th @ 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 29th @ 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 30th @ 2:00 pm.

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

Lapsit Storytime for Prewalkers provides infants that are not yet walking with a first group experience in enjoying books, nursery rhymes, songs and fingerplays. A drop-in program for ages up to 32 months. Monday, July 25th @ 10:00 am.

Maker Monday: We will have some science-y items, some things to make and other fun items to tinker with. Adult supervision required for any small children accompanying the attendee as there may be choking hazards. For ages 6+. Monday, July 25th @ 3:00 pm.

MathStarts – Above, Below and Between: for ages 2-3. Tuesday, July 26th @ 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 26th @ 10:30 am.

Hop Into Health with Hopscotch: a live show starring Hopscotch the Rabbit. Learn ways to be active while having fun. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring a camera for the post-show Meet & Greet with Hopscotch. Presented by Meridian Health. For ages +. Wednesday, July 27th @ 10:00 am.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: For all ages. Wednesday, July 27th @ 6:30 pm.

Bi-Okoto Theatre & School of African Cultures: an interactive journey from USA to West Africa’s Nigeria and Ghana. The richness of the culture is revealed through a broad range of dance, dialects and styles with joy, high spirits and excitement. For ages 6+. Wednesday, July 27th @ 6:30 pm.

Get Fit with Crossfit Salus: Join Coaches Angela and Gino for an exciting (and maybe a little sweaty) partner workout. Bring a friend or join up with one when you get here. Be prepared to learn a few new exercises (form first), play some silly games and have a ton of fun. Class duration: 45 minutes. Bring a sweat towel, sneakers, water, a smile and sportsmanship. For ages 6+. Thursday, July 28th @ 2:00 pm.

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. Friday, July 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, July 29th @ 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 30th @ 2:00 pm.

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