What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library May 22-28, 2016

Middletown Township Elementary Music Showcase: an all-star chorus featuring Lincroft and Leonardo Singers and The River Plaza Biking 5th Grade Band; Sunday, May 22nd @ 2:00 pm.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Mother/Daughter Exhibit through May 30th.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online at mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish led by Maria Jose Martinez Reid, Monday, May 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners (for adults only) meets on Thursday, May 26th @ 7:00 pm.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group. Thursday, May 26th @ 10:00 am.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Big Short, May 23rd @ 2:30 pm.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, May 24th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, May 24th @ 12:30 pm.

BOOK GROUPS:

History Lovers Book Club will discuss Citizens of London: the Americans who stood with Britain in its darkest, finest hour by Lynne Olson. Tuesday, May 24th @ 10:00 am.

20 Something Book Club will be discussing The Rings of Saturn by W.G. Sebald on Tuesday, May 24th @ 6:00 pm.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, May 25th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, May 25th @ 7:00 pm.

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

BCUG PC Roundtable: discuss your computer problems with the experts during this drop-in session. Tuesday, May 24th @ noon.

Introduction to Computers and the Internet, Part 2 meets on Thursday, May 26th @ 3:00 pm.

Introduction to Excel: Thursday, May 26th @ 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.

American Sign Language with teens Phoebe and Sara; Sunday, May 22nd @ 1:00 pm.

Writing Group: Monday, May 23rd @ 3:30 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, May 24th @ 4:00 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. Tutoring is for grades K-12, excludes Calculus and above. Students will be given 30 minutes of tutoring each. Register for an available time slot. Wednesday, May 25th.

4-H SET Group: learn robotics, programming, health, community, leadership, public speaking and organization. No registration required. It is suggested that participants join the 4-H but no dues are required. Wednesday, May 25th @ 5:30 pm.

Next Chapter Book Club meets on Friday, May 27th @ 3:30 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, May 27th @ 3:30 pm.

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

American Sign Language with teens Phoebe and Sara. Sunday, May 22nd @ 1:00 pm.

Just Chill Session for In-B-Tweeners: a hang-out session that may include crafts, stories, music or games. Monday, May 23rd @ 4:00 pm.

Beginning Ukrainian meets on Monday, May 23rd @ 6:30 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. Tutoring is for grades K-12, excludes Calculus and above. Students will be given 30 minutes of tutoring each. Register for an available time slot. Wednesday, May 25th.

4-H SET Group: learn robotics, programming, health, community, leadership, public speaking and organization. No registration required. It is suggested that participants join the 4-H but no dues are required. Wednesday, May 25th @ 5:30 pm.

LEGO Building Session: We'll have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. Wednesday, May 25th @ 6:30 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, May 27th @ 3:30 pm.

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

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. A drop-in program for ages up to 32 months. Monday, May 23rd @ 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, May 24th @ 10:30 am.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime: members of the Rubber Duckie Book Club join for fun and stories on Wednesday, May 25th @ 10:00 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. Tutoring is for grades K-12, excludes Calculus and above. Students will be given 30 minutes of tutoring each. Register for an available time slot. Wednesday, May 25th.

World Map Game with Heifer: kids will get to walk around the world and learn about how to end world hunger. Get your child interested in global issues through this fun and educational program! Everyone will take off their shoes, so be sure to wear socks. For grades K-5.Wednesday, May 15th @ 4:00 pm.

4-H SET Group: learn robotics, programming, health, community, leadership, public speaking and organization. No registration required. It is suggested that participants join the 4-H but no dues are required. For all ages. Wednesday, May 25th @ 5:30 pm.

LEGO Building Session: We'll have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area. For ages 5+. Wednesday, May 25th @ 6:30 pm.

High Energy Hummingbirds: learn about these high-energy visitors to the Wonder Window...Hummingbirds! We will enjoy a story and craft too. A Drop-in program. For grades K-5. Thursday, May 26th @ 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, May 27th @ 3:30 pm.

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