What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library March 6-12, 2016

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS – register online at mtpl.org.

Conversation Spanish presented by Maria Jose Martinez Reid. Monday, March 7th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners (for adults only). Thursday, March 10th @ 7:00 pm.

CONCERTS:

Rutgers Adult Chamber Concert. Sunday, March 6th @ 2:00 pm.

Dale Lakata and Ingrid Heldt in a folk/pop concert. Thursday, March 10th @ 7:00 pm.

The Pipes and Drums of The Atlantic Watch in a concert of Irish music. Saturday, March 12th @ 2:00 pm.

How to Write Your Memoir presented by Gay Edelman. Saturday, March 12th @ 10:30 am.

Free Income Tax Assistance provided by AARP. By appointment only. Register In person at the Reference Desk.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Man From U.N.C.L.E. March 6th @ 2:30 pm.

BOOK GROUPS:

Mystery Book Group discusses Accused by Lisa Scottoline on Wednesday, March 9th.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group: Film: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978); short story: Thing by Philip K. Dick. Thursday, March 10th @ 5:30 pm.

Medicare Counseling is free of charge and by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To schedule an appointment, call the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) office at (732) 728-1331. Thursday, March 10th @ noon.

MS Group for support and knowledge of this disease. Tuesday, March 8th @ 10:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, March 8th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, March 8th @ 12;30 pm.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, March 9th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, March 9th @ 7:00 pm.

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

WORD Intermediate: Take the basics skills of Microsoft Word to its next level! Learn how to enable track changes and collaborating on a Word Document. Tuesday, March 8th @ 7:15 pm.

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

American Sign Language with teens Phoebe and Sara. Sunday, March 6th @ 1:00 pm.

Writing Group: Special event: Genealogy With Maureen Wlodarczyk. Monday, March 7th @ 3:30 pm.

Table Top Gaming - King of Tokyo: Monday, March 7th @ 7:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: If you need help with your math work, bring your homework and receive one-on-one tutoring with a high school honor student. Math Tutoring K-8 is drop-in. Tutoring for grades 9-12 will be done by 30 minute appointment only (excludes Calculus). Wednesday, March 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Create, Compose, Come Play: We will be making our own drums and shakers out of recyclable materials commonly found around the house. We will decorate them and play them! Bring your own recyclable if you can: a coffee can with plastic lid and a plastic milk jug. Wednesday, March 9th @ 4:00 pm.

Knitting for Newborns: Knit together and create a blanket to donate to Blankie Depot. Blankets will be donated to nearby NJ hospitals for newborn fragile babies in need. Get community service hours for helping. Thursday, March 10th @ 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, March 11th @ 3:30 pm.

Next Chapter Book Club meets on Friday, March 11th @ 3:30 pm.

Anime and Manga Club – Make Candy Sushi: Friday, March 11th @ 3:30 pm.

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

American Sign Language with teens Phoebe and Sara. Sunday, March 6th @ 1:00 pm.

Just Chill for in-B-tweeners: When you’re not a preschooler and not quite a tween you’re an in-B-tweener! Join us after school for a hang-out session that may include crafts, stories, music or games. A Drop-In program. For ages 6-8. Monday, March 7th @ 4:00 pm.

Beginning Ukrainian: Ukrainian from native speaker and library staff member Viktoriya Gryshyna. Monday, March 7th 6:30 pm.

Table Top Gaming - King of Tokyo: Monday, March 7th @ 7:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: If you need help with your math work, bring your homework and receive one-on-one tutoring with a high school honor student. Math Tutoring K-8 is drop-in. Tutoring for grades 9-12 will be done by 30 minute appointment only (excludes Calculus). Wednesday, March 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Create, Compose, Come Play: We will be making our own drums and shakers out of recycle-able materials commonly found around the house. We will decorate them and play them! Bring your own recyclable if you can: a coffee can with plastic lid and a plastic milk jug. Wednesday, March 9th @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: We'll have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. No registration required. Wednesday, March 9th @ 6:30 pm.

Just Chill for Tweens: Join us after school for a hang-out session that may include crafts, stories, music or games. Friday, March 11th @ 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, March1th @ 3:30 pm.

Tutoring and Reading Buddies: A drop-in session conducted by high school honor students in the Children’s Quiet Reading area. If you needs help with reading, writing, math, or any other subject bring your work with you to tutoring. Saturday, March 12th @ 9:00 am.

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

Lapsit Storytime for Prewalkers: For infants that are not yet walking this is a first group experience in enjoying books, nursery rhymes, songs and fingerplays. For agaes up to 32 months. Monday, March 7th @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup: A playgroup that encourages children to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Grown-ups 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, March 8th @ 10:30 am.

Forget the Flash Cards: a math program for MathStarts graduates. PreK and kindergarten children, along with an adult, will playfully explore math concepts through games, stories, arts & crafts, songs & rhymes. This month's topic: More, Less, or the Same For ages 4-5. Tuesday, March 8th @ 4:00 pm.

Read to a Dog is a great way to improve the literacy skills of children by encouraging them to read to a non-judgmental furry friend. For independent readers grade K-5. Tuesday, March 8th @ 7:00 pm.

Simply Storytime: a drop-in family program for all ages. Wednesday, March 9th @ 10:30 am.

Math Tutoring: If you need help with your math work, bring your homework and receive one-on-one tutoring with a high school honor student. Math Tutoring K-8 is drop-in. Tutoring for grades 9-12 will be done by 30 minute appointment only (excludes Calculus). Wednesday, March 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Magical Musical Me: a fun and interactive music and movement experience. We will sing, dance, wiggle, giggle and shake. We will play with fun props and different musical instruments. Everyone will have a chance to play a real guitar! For ages 2-6. Thursday, March 10th @ 10:00 am.

Tutoring and Reading Buddies: A drop-in Tutoring session and Reading Buddies, conducted by high school honor students, are available in the Children’s Quiet Reading area. If you need help with reading, writing, math, or any other subject bring your work with you. Saturday, March 12th @ 9:00 am.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: We'll have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. No registration required. Wednesday, March 9th @ 6:30 pm.

Gymboree for Walkers: a gym class for toddlers who are walking. For ages up to 24 months. Friday, March 11th @ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for 3-5-year-olds: Friday, March 11th @ 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, March 4th @ 3:30 pm.

Mother Goose is an early language, literacy, and social learning experience for babies and toddlers up to 32 months with their parents or caregivers. Children and their grown-ups will enjoy social time with toys and books followed by fun with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and book sharing time. Saturday, March 12th @ 11:00 am.

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