What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library October 16-22, 2016

MOVIE MONDAYS presents My Big Fat Greek Wedding @ on October 17th @ 2:30 pm.

Trustees Meeting, open to the public, is Wednesday, October 19th @ 7:00 pm.

BEST OF Doo Wop, performed by Rhythm ‘N’ Sound takes place on Saturday, October 22nd @ 2:00 pm.

AROUND THE WORLD WITH HEIFER INTERNATIONAL, a family event, is Sunday, October 16th @ 2:00 pm.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Janine Ferranti through October 29th.

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

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online at mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish, led by Maria Jose Martinez Reid, meets on Monday, October 17th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners, for adults only, meets on Thursday, October 20th @ 7:00 pm.

Medicare Information is a free program offered by the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To schedule an appointment , call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331. Thursday, October 20th @ noon.

How to Answer Difficult Interview Questions conducted by Chuck Watson. Thursday, October 20th @ 10:00 am.

Groups:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, October 18th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, October 18th @ 12:30 pm.

Chess Group meets Tuesday, October 18th @ 12:30 pm.

BOOK GROUPS:

History Lovers Book Club will be discussing two books about Abraham Lincoln: Manhunt: the twelve-day chase for Lincoln's killer by James L. Swanson and Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly. Tuesday, October 18th @ 10:00 am.

Mystery Book Club discusses X by Sue Grafton on Wednesday, October 19th @ 10:00 am.

Next Chapter Book Club meets on Thursday, October 20th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Discussion Group: Citizen Kane, film @ noon, discussion @ 2:00 pm. Friday, October 21st.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writer’s Group meets Tuesday, October 18th @ 7:00 pm.

Writing Critique Group meets Tuesday, October 18th @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, October 19th @ 10:00 am.

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

Introduction to Computers/Internet for Beginners Part 2: Learn the basics of a computer and how to use the internet. Tuesday, October 18th @ 3:00 pm.

Online Research at the Library: an overview of the many free resources available on the library website including access to databases other sites such as EBSCO, Reference USA, online newspapers, magazines, and genealogical resources. We will also discuss the online library catalog and its many uses – including searching for books and placing items on hold. Wednesday, October 19th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Teen Reading Week Challenge: Read and book this October and receive an invitation to our International Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre event and a certificate for a free ice cream sundae from Applebees. Sign up online, read any book you like (or listen to an audiobook), and submit the title of the book you read. Through October 21st.

Write Club: Working on a novel or writing poetry? Inspire yourself to write and hone your skills. At each meeting there will be a writing prompt, reading of others work, and discussion. Monday, October 17th @ 3:30 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. For grades K-12. Tuesday, October 18th @ 3:30 pm.

College Essay Workshop presented by Prof. Zirngibl. Wednesday, October 19th @ 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 21st @ 3:30 pm.

Halloween Spooky Book Craft: Create your own spooky Halloween book. Friday, October 21st @ 3:30 pm.

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

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. For grades K-12. Tuesday, October 18th @ 3:30 pm.

Drop-In Lego Building: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. Parents bringing younger siblings need to be vigilant with their little ones to prevent choking. Wednesday, October 19th @ 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 21st @ 3:30 pm.

Halloween Spooky Book Craft: Create your own spooky Halloween book. Friday, October 21st @ 3:30 pm.

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

Sensory Craft and Story: a hands-on sensory craft and storytime based upon a single theme. For ages 2-6. Monday, October 17th @! 9:30 am.

Maker Monday: some science-y items, some things to make and other fun items to tinker with. For ages 6+. Monday, October 17th @ 3:45 pm.

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, October 18th @ 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+. Tuesday, October 18th @ 3:30 pm.

ScienceStarts – Halloween Science: Investigate AND invent with your 4-6 year old and siblings. Families will participate in hands on science activities as well as in a storytime featuring books related to the activities. Allergy Alert. For ages 4-6. Tuesday, October 18th @ 4:00 pm.

Simply Storytime: a drop-in program for all ages. Wednesday, October 19th @ 10:30 am.

Read to a Dog and Reading Buddies for Younger Siblings: Read To A Dog is a great way to improve the literacy skills of children by enabling them to read to a non-judgmental furry friend. For independent readers only, grades K-6. There will be teen reading buddies for younger siblings as well as for the K-6 set to practice with prior to their “dog time.”. Wednesday, October 19th @ 4:00 pm.

Drop-In Lego Building: 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. For ages 5+. Wednesday, October 19th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for Prewalkers: Introduce your baby to the library during this gentle lapsit program for pre-walkers accompanied by a grown-up. Rhymes, songs, puppets, and picture books encourage language development. Grown-ups get to socialize with other adults and babies get used to be around other babies. For ages up to 32 months. Thursday, October 20th @ 10:00 am.

4-H SET Group: 4-H Science, Engineering, & Technology (S.E.T.) workshops on robotics, programming, health, community, leadership, public speaking and organizational components. Members of the 4-H learn life skills in addition to engineering, design and development to program robots, while developing critical thinking faculties. No registration required. For grades K-5. Thursday, October 20th @ 5:30 pm.

Pokemon Trading Night: Bring your cards to trade with fellow Pokemon fans. Discuss Pokemon books and movies. Play the game. For ages 5+. Thursday, October 20th @ 7:00 pm.

Gymboree: For walkers ages, 12-24 months. Friday, October 21st @ 10:0 am. For children ages 3-5. Friday, October 21st @ 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, October 21st @ 3:30 pm.

Reading Buddies: A child learning how to read or struggling with reading is paired with a Reading Buddy! The child chooses a book and reads aloud to their Buddy. Reading Buddies who will help with correct pronunciation, increasing vocabulary, and understanding. what they have read. Upon registration you will be contacted to determine an appointment time at 2:00 , 2:30, 3:00, or 3:30 pm. For ages 3-12. Saturday, October 22nd.

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