What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library July 9 - 15, 2017

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Arrival on July 10th @ 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, July 10th @ 7:00 pm.

BUILD A BETTER WORLD MAGIC SHOW with Magic Jim and Mortiner. Be amazed, inspired and excited about books and reading. A Family Event. Register online @ mtpl.org. Tuesday, July 11th @ 7:00 pm.

FOR THE LOVE OF MOVIES, a film discussion group, views and discussed Fail Safe on Friday, July 14th @ noon.

Medicare Counseling, a free service provided by the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), is available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at 732-728-1331. Thursday, July 13th.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, July 11th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room. Group Knitting meets Tuesday, July 11th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, July 12th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, July 12th @ 7:00 pm.

Book Clubs:

Mystery Book Club discusses A Few Right Thinking Men by Sulari Gentill on Wednesday, July 12th @ 10:00 am.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group views Limitless (2011) and discusses Limitless by Alan Glynn on Thursday, July 13th @ 5:30 pm.

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

Introduction to Excel – An introductory class on Microsoft Excel. Learn the basics: columns vs. rows, overview on creating sheets and tabs, how to enter and edit data, incorporate formulas, and create charts. Monday, July 10th @ 3:30 pm.

QuickBooks with Pat DeSan. A workshop on the ins and outs of QuickBooks. Bring questions and learn how to use this popular and powerful accounting software. A Drop-In program on Monday, July 10th @ 6:30 pm.

Introduction to Computers/Internet for Beginners, Part II - Learn the basics of a computer and how to use the internet in this two-session program. Wednesday, July 12th @ 3:15 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 10th @ 3:30 pm.

Coding with Google CS First Club: Learn to code with a block-based programming language using Scratch in this 8-session workshop. Bring your own earphones. Tuesday, July 11th, Friday, July 14th @ 3:00 pm.

Teen Scenes Acting Workshop: Participants will work on scripted two-person and small group scenes, making character choices vocally and physically, devising blocking, rehearsing, and sharing these scenes with one another. This program will be conducted by Jean Prall Rosolino of the Youth Stages Theatre Company. Wednesday, July 12th. For grades 6-8 @ 5:00 pm. For grades 9-12 @ 6:30 pm.

Art in the Garden with Miss Nicole in the library garden as she leads you in creating a landscape canvas using oil pastels. Bring an old t-shirt or smock to protect your clothing. Friday, July 14th @ 10:30 am. Raindate July 21st.

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 14th @ 3:30 pm.

SAT Practice Exam - The Princeton Review will grade your test and give you feedback on how to improve your score. For teens going into 11th or 12th grade. Saturday, July 15th @ 9:30 am.

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

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 12th @ 6:30 pm.

Art in the Garden with Miss Nicole in the library garden as she leads you in creating a landscape canvas using oil pastels. Bring an old t-shirt or smock to protect your clothing. Friday, July 14th @ 10:30 am. Raindate July 21st.

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 14th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Mini-Maker Camp Monday - Create and explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) with hands-on activities. Students from Allied Health and Science will lead the program. For ages 6-9, Monday, July 10th @ 3:00 pm.

Build a Better World Junior Engineers - Build fun and simple models using DUPLO® blocks. From puppy dogs that move to seesaws to pinwheels and games. By playing with and manipulating models, children experience pulleys, levers, gears, wheels and axles while exploring energy, buoyancy, and balance. Classes include free-building time and playtime to promote creativity. For ages 4-7. Wednesday, July 12th @ 2:30 pm.

Build a Better World Amusement Park Adventure - Design an amusement park in this super fun and interactive program. Learn how to use LEGO® bricks and other building materials to create roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, and other awesome rides. Design the next big Disney World. For ages 6-10. Wednesday, July 12th @ 3:30 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session - For grades K-5. Wednesday, July 12th @ 6:30 pm.

Toddler Time for Walkers - Toddlers learn by playing, moving, touching, making noise, looking at books, and being loved. 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. Friday, July 14th @ 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. No registration required. Friday, July 114th @ 3:30 pm.

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