What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library September 10-16, 2017

Friends of the Middletown Township Public Library, a volunteer fund-raising group, has very generously approved the purchase of a laminator for the Children’s Room, a scanner to digitize The Courier newspaper and other historical documents for preservation and four ChromeBooks for the Computer Lab. We are very grateful for the support of this group to improve our services to our community.

9/11 COMMEMORATION: The Computer Lab will be open for quiet reflection and remembranc3. Computers will be logged onto the 9/11 Living Memorial site and show live coverage of the Tribute of Light at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City.

KEN BURNS WEBINAR discussing his newest documentary, a 10-part, 18-hour series, The Vietnam War. Register online @ mtpl.org. Friday, September 15th @ noon.

HISTORY OF THE 1950s AND 1960s through popular song with Marc Black. A concert, slide show, sing-along and conversation for a musical tour through two historically-defining decades. Featuring tunes ranging from Dean Martin to George Harrison. Saturday, September 16th @ 2:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents The Zookeeper’s Wife on September 11th @ 2:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, September 11th @ 7:00 pm.

RUSSIAN FOR BEGINNERS for adults only meets on Thursday, September 14th @ 7:00 pm.

SOCIAL SECURITY SEMINAR presented by Richard Gustafson. Wednesday, September 13th @ 7:00 pm.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Debora Santiago Bruno Images. Artist reception September 9th @ 1:00 pm.

MEDICARE COUNSELING - 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, September 14th @ noon.

GROUPS:

MS Group meets Tuesday, September 12th @ 10:00 am.

Mystery Book Club discusses The Lady From Zagreb by Philip Kerr on Wednesday, September 13th @ 10:00 am.

Science Fiction Book and Movie Group – Film: Quatermass And the Pit (1967) short story: Aficionado by David Brin. Thursday, September 14th !@ 5:30 pm.

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

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

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writer’s Group meets Monday, September 11th @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, September 13th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, September 13th @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS: Register online @ mtpl.org unless otherwise indicated.

QuickBooks with Pat DeSan on the ins and outs of QuickBooks. Bring questions and learn how to use this popular and powerful accounting software. A Drop-In program. Monday, September 11th @ 6:30 pm.

Introduction to Computers/Internet Part 2 - Learn the basics of a computer and how to use the internet. Tuesday, September 12th @ 3:15 pm.

Excel - Learn the basics: columns vs. rows, creating sheets and tabs, how to enter and edit data, incorporate formulas, and create charts. Wednesday, September 13th @ 3:30 pm.

BCUG Linux – workshop. Wednesday, September 13th @ 6:30 pm.

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

Creative Writing – Begin with a fun writing to get creativity flowing, work on and share personal writing projects or decide on a topic to write about for the day. Improve your writing skills. Monday, September 11th @ 3:30 pm.

AP Study Groups: World History, Tuesday, September 12th @ 3:00 pm; US History,: Wednesday, September 13th @ 4:00 pm; Physics, Thursday, September 14th @ 4:00 pm; Computer Science, Friday, September 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Painting Party - paint autumn owls and drinking warm apple cider. Paint your own canvas that you can take home. Tuesday, September 12th @ 7:00 pm.

Teen Scenes Acting Workshop - Work on scripted two-person and small group scenes, making character choices vocally and physically, devising blocking, rehearsing, and sharing these scenes with one another. Thursday, September 14th @ 5:30 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, September 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Rock the Test: Practice PSAT – Saturday, September 16th @ 9:30 am.

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

Painting Party - paint autumn owls and drinking warm apple cider. Paint your own canvas that you can take home. Tuesday, September 12th @ 7:00 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, September 13th @ 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, September 15th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Maker Monday - Develop confidence, creativity and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, arts, and learning as a whole through making. For ages 7+. Monday, September 11th @ 4:00 pm.

Kids Playgroup - 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. For all ages. Tuesday, September 12th @ 10:30 am.

Act It Out - Tell a story through movement. Each child will have a role to play in acting out the story. For grades pre-K – 1. Tuesday, September 12th @ 4:00 pm.

Nature Storywalk - join us on the nature trail behind the library for an interactive story walk on a beautiful autumn morning (weather permitting). For ages 3-5. Wednesday, September 13th @ 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, September 13th @ 6:30 pm.

Reading Buddies – Each child will be paired with a teen buddy to practice out loud reading skills Register for the 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm or 4:30 pm time slot. For ages 3-9. Thursday, September 14th @ 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, September 15th @ 3:30 pm.

Dress for Mess: Liquid Glue Cloud Collage - For ages 2-6. Friday, September 15th @ 4:00 pm.

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