What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library May 14-20, 2017

SKYPE Book and Author Talk with J. T. Ellison. Monday, May 15th @7:00 pm.

THE BEST OF DOO WOP performed by Rhythm ‘N’ Sound. Saturday, May 20th @ 2:00 pm.

Library Trustees Meeting open to the public. Wednesday, May 17th @ 7:00 pm.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online at mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meets on Monday, May 15th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners (for adults only) meets on Thursday, May 18th @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group. Meets on Monday, May 15th @ 7:00 pm.

Medicare Counseling: The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about, their health insurance. To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331. Thursday, May 18th.

GROUPS:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, May 16th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, May 16th @ 12:30 pm.

WINGS meets on Thursday, May 18th @ 6:30 pm.

WRITING GROUPS:

Red Bank Writers Group meets Tuesday, May 16th @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, May 17th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, May 17th @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK CLUBS:

History Lovers Book Club discusses The Strength In What Remains by Tracy Kidder. Tuesday, May 16th @ 10:00 am.

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

Introduction to Computers and the Internet for Beginners: Learn the basics of a computer and how to use the internet in this two-part program. Part 2, Tuesday, May 16th @ 3:15 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 your questions. If questions are related to a device you own, bring the device. Wednesday, May 17th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Write Club: Write with us! We will do a writing prompt, work on personal writing projects, and share with each for constructive feedback. Monday, May 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Peer Tutoring: High school honor students tutor in Spanish, French, Science, History and English/Language Arts. For grades 6-9, Monday, May 15th @ 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, May 16th.

Cupcake Decorating: Learn to decorate cupcakes, and take home your creations! Thursday, May 18th @ 3:30 pm.

Physics Study Group: Study for tests, bring your homework, and ask any questions you may have. Work together to improve your Physics skills. Thursday, May18th @ 4:30 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, May 19th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Adventures in Art: Learn a new type of art. Monday, May 15th @ 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. Tutoring for Calculus and above is not available. Tuesday, May 16th.

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, May 17th @ 6:30 pm.

Cupcake Decorating: Learn to decorate cupcakes, and take home your creations! Thursday, May 18th @ 3:30 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, May 19th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Lapsit Storytime for Pre-walkers: Introduce your infant to the library during this gentle lapsit program for pre-walkers accompanied by an adult. Rhymes, songs, puppets, and picture books encourage language development. Adults get to socialize and infants get used to be around other infants. For ages up to 32 months. Monday, May 15th @ 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. A Drop-In program for all ages. Tuesday, May 16th @ 10:30 am.

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, May 16th.

Race Against Time: Join us on a fast-paced adventure about two kids who find themselves racing against the clock! Before time runs outs, throw on your lab coat and buckle in — you are about to experience the science of power and energy through several explosive, hands-on experiments that will have you laughing, learning and having fun! We will make things float, bounce, soar and transform right before your eyes, all while exploring the concepts of surface tension, air pressure, chemical reactions, the law of inertia, scientific variables and more! For grades K-5.Wednesday, May 17th @ 2:30 pm.

Engineering Block Party: We will have our LEGOs out for an engineering challenge, just for fun. For ages 7+. Wednesday, May 17th @ 3:30 pm.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, May 17th @ 6:30 pm.

Dress For Mess – Paint Pens: This month we will be creating with paint pens. For ages 2-6. Thursday, May 18th @ 4:00 pm.

Pokemon Trading Night: Bring your cards to trade with fellow Pokemon fans, Discuss Pokemon books and movies. Play the game. For ages 6+. Thursday, May 18th @ 7:00 pm.

Gymboree for Crawlers: For ages up to 16 months with parent. Friday, May 19th @ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for Toddlers: For ages 16-36 months with parent. Friday, May 19th @ 11:00 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, May 19th @ 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, May 20th @ 2:00 pm.

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