What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library June 18-24, 2017

FAMILY EVENT: She’s Back…the T-Rex from Field Station: Dinosaur. Dinosaur-themed activities, the singing troubadour, photo opportunities. A Drop-In program, Thursday, June 22nd @ 2:30 pm.

NOURISH - Integrative Health and Nutrition, presented by Debbie Peterson and Wendy Bright Fallon, hosts of Nourish Noshes. Thursday, June 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Moonlight on June 19th @ 1:30 pm only.

Library Trustees meet on Wednesday, June 21st @ 7:00 pm. Public are invited to attend.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Red Bank painter Alexander John Goldenberg. Through June 24th. Public reception Saturday, June 24th, noon to 1:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, June 19th @ 7:00 pm.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online at mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meets on Monday, June 19th @ 7:00 pm.

GROUPS:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, June 20th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, June 20th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writers Group meets Tuesday, June 20th @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, June 21st @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, June 21st @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK CLUBS:

History Lovers Book Club discusses Doc by Mary Doria Russell. Tuesday, June 20th @ 10:00 am.

Young Adult Book Club online discussion of Strange the Dreamer by Lani Taylor. For adults 18+. Daily through Saturday, June 24th. Check link at mtpl.org.

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

Introduction to Typing: Learn how to type better on the keyboard. After a brief introductory video, there will be exercises on the keyboard to become familiar with typing. Tuesday, June 20th @ 7:15 pm.

Drop-In Tech Talks: Have questions about technology that you’ve always wanted to ask, but never could? Meet with a Reference Librarian and we will try to answer all your questions. If these questions are related to a device that you own, bring the device. Wednesday, June 21st @ 3:30 pm.

BCUG – Excel: A Drop-In workshop for users; not a class. Wednesday, June 21st # 6:30 pm.

Computers/Internet for Beginners: Learn the basics of a computer and how to use the internet in this two-session program. Part 2, Thursday, June 22nd @ 3:15 pm.

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

Creative Writing: Start with a writing exercise at each meeting, work on personal writing projects, and share with each other for constructive feedback. Monday, June 19th @ 3:30 pm.

Peer Tutoring: High school honor students tutor in Spanish, French, Science, History and English/Language Arts. For grades 6-9, Monday, June 19th @ 7:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions at the library in the Children’s Quiet Reading Area. Bring textbook and/or homework. Tutoring sessions are for 30 minutes and are scheduled at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 4:30 pm. Upon registering, you will receive an email with your tutoring session time. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Tutoring for Calculus and above is not available. Tuesday, June 20th.

Coding with Google CS First Club: Learn to do coding with a block-based programming language using Scratch in this 8-session workshop. Bring your own earphones. Friday, June 23rd @ 3:00 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. Friday, June 23rd @ 3:30 pm.

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

Peer Tutoring: High school honor students tutor in Spanish, French, Science, History and English/Language Arts. For grades 6-9, Monday, June 19th @ 7:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions at the library in the Children’s Quiet Reading Area. Bring textbook and/or homework. Tutoring sessions are for 30 minutes and are scheduled at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 4:30 pm. Upon registering, you will receive an email with your tutoring session time. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. Tutoring for Calculus and above is not available. Tuesday, June 20th.

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, June 21st @ 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, June 23rd @ 3:30 pm.

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

Create a Toss-and- Plant Garden: Seed Ball Making presented by Wild Jersey. Allergy Alert. Dress for Mess. Will be held outdoors weather permitting; wear sunscreen. For grades 1-5. Two sessions: Tuesday, June 20th @ 2:15 pm and 3:45 pm.

Math Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions at the library in the Children’s Quiet Reading Area. Bring textbook and/or homework. Tutoring sessions are for 30 minutes and are scheduled at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 4:30 pm. Upon registering, you will receive an email with your tutoring session time. Tutors are volunteer high school honors students. For grades K-5. Tuesday, June 20th.

Build a Better World Summer Reading Kick-Off: Something for everyone, from toddlers to teens. Wednesday, June 21st @ 3:30 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, June 21st @ 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, June 23rd @ 3:30 pm.

Reading Buddies: Children will be paired with a buddy to practice their reading skills by reading out loud. Studies show reading for about 20 minutes each day will improve children’s skills, especially if they read to someone! For ages 3-9. Saturday, June 24th @ 2:00 pm.

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