What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library July 3 - 9, 2016

Library is Closed Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th.

JOB HELP CENTER: Employment Services for People with Disabilities presented by Marybeth McLoughlin, NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Thursday, July 7th @ 1:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS is a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group. It meets on Thursday, July 7th @ 10:00 am.

Child ID Program presented by New York Life. ID card include child’s photo, digital fingerprints and other vital information. To receive an ID, children must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Register online at mtpl.org. Thursday, July 7th @ 10:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, July 5th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, July 5th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

BOOK CLUBS:

Hermione’s Book Club will discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on Wednesday, July 6th @ 4:00 pm.

First Friday Book Club discusses Piece Like a River by Leif Enger. Coffee @ 9:00 am; discussion @ 9:30 am.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, July 6th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, July 6th @ 7:00 pm.

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

BCUG Word: Discuss your Word problems with the experts at this drop-in meeting. This is a discussion group for users, not a class. Tuesday, July 7th @ 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 5 books this summer and win prizes! Enter a raffle for a Duck Donuts Gift Card just for signing up! Every day, all day.

Hermione’s Book Club will discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on Wednesday, July 6th @ 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 7th @ 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 8th @ 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 8th @ 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 9th 2:00 pm.

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

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, July 6th @ 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 8th @ 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 9th @ 2:00 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 exactly what happens during toddler time! Each toddler should bring a favorite grown-up to share in the fun and learning. A drop-in program for ages up to 30 months. Tuesday, July 5th @ 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 5th @ 10:30 am.

Dress for Mess – Table Hockey Painting: Wednesday, July 6th @ 10:00 am.

The Color “Run”: As we kick off our summer reading program...On your mark, get set, READ… join us for our own “unique” color run. For grades K-5.Wednesday, July 6th @ 3:00 pm.

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

Live Animal Presentation: Monmouth County Park System naturalists will bring an array of live reptiles, amphibians and insects to show. They will discuss the lifecycles and habitats of each with an emphasis on the role they play in nature. No registration required. Grade K-5. Thursday, July 7th @ 11:00 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 8th @ 3:30 pm.

Saturday Stretch Story Time: Join us this Saturday as we stretch, breathe, move, dance and play in this interactive story time. Bring your own mat or beach towel. For ages 4-9. Saturday, July 9th @ 10:00 am.

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 9th 2:00 pm.

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