What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library October 8-14, 2017

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Susan Fairgrieve through October 31st. Reception Sunday, October 8th @ 2:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS is a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group meeting on Monday, October 9th @ 7:00 pm.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meets on Monday, October 9th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners meets on Thursday, October 12th @ 7:00 pm.

NEW YORK COMIC CON live streaming, Saturday, October 7th 9:00 am- 5:00 pm; Sunday, October 8th 1:00-5:00 pm.

SKYPE BOOK AND AUTHOR TALK: J. T. Ellison discusses Lie to Me on Monday, October 9th @ 6:30 pm.

DIY NIGHT – Maker for Grown-Ups: Sewing. Learn how to thread a sewing machine and do simple hand stitching, sewing on buttons. Register online @ mtpl.org. Wednesday, October 11th @ 7:00 pm

KEEP THIS, TOSS THAT: Unclutter your life to save time, money, space and sanity, presented by Jamie Novak. Thursday, October 12th @ 7:00 pm.

OCEAN FRONTIERS III LEADERS IN OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND THE NEW BLUE ECONOMY – a unique film chronicling efforts to plan for a healthy, safe and sustainable marine future. Saturday, October 14th @ 2:00 pm.

MONDAY MOVIES presents The Shining on October 2nd @ 2:30 pm.

MEDICARE COUNSELING is a free program provided by the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) of the NJ Department of Human Services. To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at (732) 728-1331. Thursday, October 12th @ noon.

Groups:

MS Group meets Tuesday, October 10th @ 10:00 am.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, October 10th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, October 10th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Film Discussion Group meets Friday, October 13th to view and discuss Elephant. Film @ noon, discussion @ 2:00 pm.

Book Clubs:

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group discusses the film Solaris (1967) and the book Solaris by Stanislaw Lem on Thursday, October 12th @ 5:30 pm.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, October 11th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, October 11th @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS:

QuickBooks is a drop-in program led by Pat DeSan on the ins and outs of Quickbooks. Bring questions and learn how to use this popular and powerful accounting software. Monday, October 9th @ 7:00 pm.

TinkerCad for Adults – Learn how to create your own 3D models for 3D printing. For adults 18+. Wednesday, October 11th @ 3:00 pm.

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

Improvisational Theatre – Create and perform your original characters and scene through a variety of fun improvisations. Improvisations can also include art, writing, movement or music. Monday, October 9th @ 11:00 am.

Creative Writing - a fun writing exercise to get creativity flowing, then share personal writing projects or decide on a topic to write about for the day. Improve writing skills while having fun. Monday, October 9th @ 3:30 pm.

AP Study Groups: World History, Tuesday, October 10th @ 3:00 pm; US History, Wednesday, October 11th @ 4:00 pm; Physics, Thursday, October 12th @ 4:00 pm; Computer Science, Friday, October 13th @ 3:30 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 10th.

How to Draw Comics - Local artist Joe Ruff will lead a crash course workshop covering the basics of comics, from page size and panel layouts to dialogue placement and storytelling techniques. Tuesday, October 10th @ 7:00 pm.

Choosing a College Major: Top 5 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – In this interactive workshop with Lindsey Slott learn what mistakes to avoid when choosing a major, and how to determine what major may be right for you. Wednesday, October 11th @ 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 13th @ 3:30 pm.

Grotesque to Glamorous: Wicked Fun Halloween Makeup - Warts or beauty marks? Blood or blush? Youth Stages actor-educator Jenny Scudder will conduct a stage make-up. Learn techniques and have the hands-on opportunity to try some visual effects. Saturday, October 14th @ 2:00 pm.

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

Improvisational Theatre – Create and perform your original characters and scene through a variety of fun improvisations. Improvisations can also include art, writing, movement or music. Monday, October 9th @ 11:00 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 10th.

Drop-In LEGO Building – We will have our LEGOs out for free-play in our quiet reading area for this drop-in program. Wednesday, October 11th @ 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 13th @ 3:30 pm.

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

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 10th @ 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 10th.

Literacy in Motion - No worksheets and no flash cards in this story time! Each session is built around a different picture book; every 1-2 pages we pause for an activity that reinforces the story and literacy skills. Led by retired teacher Mr. Doug. For ages 4+. Tuesday, October 10th @ 4:00 pm.

Read to a Dog is a relaxed, “dog-friendly” atmosphere which allows students to practice reading skills. For independent readers grades K-5. Tuesday, October 10th @ 7:00 pm.

Simply Storytime – Foster early literacy skills and prepare children for learning to read with stories, rhymes and more. For all ages. Wednesday, October 11th @ 10:00 am.

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 11th @ 6:30 pm.

Reading Buddies - A child will be paired with a teen buddy to practice their reading skills by reading out loud. Register for one of the time slots at 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm or 4:30 pm. For ages 3-9. Thursday, October 12th.

Magical Musical Me – A fun and interactive music and movement experience. Sing, dance, wiggle, giggle and shake; play with instruments and fun props, listen to a musical story, play a real guitar. For ages 2-6. Friday, October 13th @ 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 13th @ 3:30 pm.

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