What's Happening at the Middletown Township Public Library October 1-7, 2017

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Susan Fairgrieve. October 2 -31.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, October 2nd @ 7:00 pm

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online at mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meet son Monday, October 2nd @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, October 5th @ 7:00 pm.

HOW TO START A SMALL BUSINESS IN NEW JERSEY presented by the Taxation University. Learn different business structures, how to register a small business, legal entity registration, individual structured business registration and how to report NJ business income. Register online @ mtpl.org. Wednesday, October 4th @ 4:30 pm.

MUSIC @ MTPL presents The Wag. “If the Beatles and the Cowsills blended together, The Wag would be the result.” Alternating lead vocalists, catchy melodies and sophisticated harmonies will take you on a journey of pop rock delight with this Bayshore area band. Wednesday, October 4th @ 7:00 pm.

NEW YORK COMIC CON live streaming in the Computer Lab. October 5-7, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, October 8, 1:00-5:00 pm.

LIVING WITH WILDLIFE IN THE GARDEN presented by Rutgers Master Gardener Bernard Dickman. Tuesday, October 3rd @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Shining on October 2nd @ 2:30 pm.

FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY meet on Tuesday, October 3rd @ 6:30 pm.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, October 3rd @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, October 3rd @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Book Clubs:

First Friday Book Club discusses The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Friday, October 6th. Coffee @ 9:00 am, discussion @ 9:30 am.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writers Group meets Monday, October 2nd @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, October 4th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, October 4th @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS; register online @ mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Excel Basics - Learn the basics: columns vs. rows, creating sheets and tabs, how to enter and edit data, moving/copying data, and printing. Monday, October 2nd @ 3:30 pm.

BCUG Word – Discuss your problems with experts in this drop-in program. Thursday, October 5th @ 6:30 pm.

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

College Essay Workshop - Professor Christine Zirngibl will teach what college admissions boards are looking for, and how to write a good essay. Complete brainstorming exercises, learn the proper format and structure of the essay, how to write an opening, editing guidelines, dos and don’ts, and more. For Juniors and Seniors in high school. Monday, October 2nd @ 6:30 pm.

Math Tutoring - Need help with math? Come to our weekly free tutoring sessions in the Children's Quiet Reading Area. Bring your math work with you, textbook and/or homework. Sessions are at 3:30, 4:00, and 4:30 pm. If we are unable to accommodate your time choice, we will email you to let you know. When you sign up, you will be automatically signed up for all tutoring sessions this month. Tuesday, October 3rd.

AP Study Groups: US History, Wednesday, October 4th @ 4:00 pm; Calculus, Thursday, October 5th @ 4:00 pm; Computer Science, Friday, October 6th @ 3:30 pm.

Table Top Gaming - Play unique games that are featured on the YouTube series TableTop with Wil Wheaton. Wednesday, October 4th @ 7:00 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, October 6th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Upcycled Memory Boxes - Make a personalized memory box. We provide the materials, you make a keepsake box that represents YOU! Monday, October 2nd @ 4:00 pm.

Math Tutoring - Need help with math? Come to our weekly free tutoring sessions in the Children's Quiet Reading Area. Bring your math work with you, textbook and/or homework. Sessions are at 3:30, 4:00, and 4:30 pm. If we are unable to accommodate your time choice, we will email you to let you know. When you sign up, you will be automatically signed up for all tutoring sessions this month. Tuesday, October 3rd.

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, October 4th @ 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, October 6th @ 3:30 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. Each toddler should bring a favorite grown-up to share in the fun and learning. For ages up to 30 months. Tuesday, October 3rd @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup - Explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Adults chat and connect with other parents/caregivers while supervising their children’s play. For all ages. Tuesday, October 3rd @ 10:30 am.

Math Tutoring - Need help with math? Come to our weekly free tutoring sessions in the Children's Quiet Reading Area. Bring your math work with you, textbook and/or homework. Sessions are at 3:30, 4:00, and 4:30 pm. If we are unable to accommodate your time choice, we will email you to let you know. When you sign up, you will be automatically signed up for all tutoring sessions this month. Tuesday, October 3rd.

ScienceStarts: They Lived with the Dinosaurs – Rescheduled from September 26th Tuesday, October 3rd @ 4:00 pm.

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, October 4th @ 6:30 pm.

Dress for Mess: Newsprint Printing - For ages 2-6. Thursday, October 5th @ 4:00 pm.

Lapsit Storytime - Rhymes, songs, puppets, and picture books encourage language development. For ages up to 32 months. A drop-in program. Friday, October 6th @ 10:00 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, October 6th @ 3:30 pm.

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