What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library June 26-July 2, 2016

Library is closed on Sunday, June 26th, Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Nature Photography by Nanette Knaster.

BANJO RASCALS PATRIOTIC CONCERT Thursday, June 30th @ 7:00 pm.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group meets on Thursday, June 30th @ 10:00 am.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Burnt on June 27th @ 2:30 pm.

SCRABBLE Group meets on Tuesday, June 28th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets on Tuesday, June 28th @ 12:30 pm.

Hermione’s Book Club will discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on Wednesday, June 29th @ 4:00 pm.

WRITING GROUPS:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, June 29th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, June 29th @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS: 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 meeting. Tuesday, June 28th @ noon.

Introduction to Computers/Internet for Beginners: learn the basics of a computer and how to use the internet in this two-part program, Part 2. Tuesday, June 28th @ 7:00 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.

Table Top Gaming: This summer we will be playing Fantasy Age, a player-guided, character-driven RPG where you choose your own adventure and create your own character. Feel free to dress up to battle against evil for GLORY...and to save the world!! We will be playing in June, July, and August. Upon registering online, you will receive an email with a character sheet so you can create your own character. Monday, June 27th @ 7:00 pm.

Knitting Club: Bring your knitting and crochet and create with us. If you don’t know how, we will teach you. Tuesday, June 28th @ 4:00 pm.

Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program: An eight-week workshop to develop communication and leadership skills through practical experience. Sponsored and conducted by Toastmasters International. Tuesday, June 28th @ 4:00 pm.

Hermione’s Book Club will discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on Wednesday, June 29th @ 4:00 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 1st @ 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 1st @ 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 2nd @ 2:00 pm.

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

Knitting Club: Bring your knitting and crochet and create with us. If you don’t know how, we will teach you. Tuesday, June 28th @ 4:00 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 1st @ 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 2nd @ 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. Monday, June 27th @ 10:00 am.

Dress for Mess – On Your Mark, Get Set, Shake: When you are done, you will have an art surprise! Take it with you after circle time or let it dry in the art room while you have fun at playgroup. Tuesday, June 28th @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup: A playgroup that encourages children to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Adults can chat and connect with other parents/caregivers while supervising their children’s play in the quiet reading area. No registration required. For all ages. Tuesday, June 28th @ 10:30 am.

Lapsit Storytime for Prewalkers: This program provides infants that are not yet walking with a first group experience in enjoying books, nursery rhymes, songs and fingerplays. For ages up to 32 months. Friday, July 1st @ 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 1st @ 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 2nd @ 2:00 pm.

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