What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library September 17-23, 2017

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Allied on September 18th @ 2:30 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING HEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, September 18th @ 7:00 pm.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online @ mtpl. org.

Conversational Spanish meets on Monday, September 18th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners, for adults only, meets on Thursday, September 21st @ 7:00 pm.

Library Trustees meet on Wednesday, September 20th @ 7:00 pm. Open to the public.

Groups:

WINGS meets Monday, September 18th @ 7:00 pm.

History Lovers Book Club discusses Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy by Karen Abbott on Tuesday, September 19th @ 10:00 am.

20+ Book Club discuses Don Quixote Part 2 by Miguel Cervantes on Wednesday, September 20th @ 7:00 pm.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, September 19th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, September 19th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, September 20th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, September 20th @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS: register online @ mutpl.org unless otherwise noted.

BCUG Excel – Discuss your problems with experts in this drop-in program. Tuesday, September 19th @ 6:30 pm.

Drop-In Tech Talks - Do you have any questions about technology that you’ve always wanted to ask? Meet with a Reference Librarian and we will try to answer your questions. If the questions are related to a device that you own, please bring the device. Wednesday, September 20th @ 3:00 pm.

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

Creative Writing – Begin with 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 18th @ 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, September 19th.

AP Study Groups: World History, Wednesday, September 20th @ 4:00 pm; Calculus AB/BC, Thursday, September 21st @ 4:00 pm; Computer Science, Saturday, September 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

Top Ten Reading Committee meets Wednesday, September 20th @ 7:30 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 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

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

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, September 19th.

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 20th @ 6:30 pm.

Pokemon Trading Night - Bring your cards to trade with fellow Pokemon fans. Discuss Pokemon books and movies. Play the game, Thursday, September 21ST @ 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, September 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

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

Gymboree for Crawlers – For ages 6-16 months. Monday, September 18th @ 10:00 am.

Gymboree for Toddlers – For ages 16 months – 3 years with a parent. Monday, September 18th @ 11:00 am.

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 19th @ 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, September 19th.

Read to a Dog and Reading Buddies - A relaxed, “dog-friendly” atmosphere which allows students to practice reading skills. For independent readers only, grades K-5. Wednesday, September 20th @ 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, September 20th @ 6:30 pm.

Building: Tall Ships and Pirate Tales - People don’t just build on land; they build on water, too! Set sail on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates stranded on an island. With mutiny and high-tide looming, they must rescue their salty captain and find a way to construct a ship before all hope is lost … at sea! Planks, sails, rigging, rails... what else could building a pirate ship possibly take?! For grades K-5. Thursday, September 21st @ 2:00 pm.

Swashbuckling Pirate Party - Ahoy! Get yer swagger on aft th' show fer th' pirate festivities, mateys! Thar will be fun activities so come on o'er fer some fun. For Grades K-5. Thursday, September 21st @ 3:00 pm.

Pokemon Trading Night - Bring your cards to trade with fellow Pokemon fans. Discuss Pokemon books and movies. Play the game, Thursday, September 21st @ 7:00 pm.

Magical Musical Me - A fun and interactive music and movement experience. We sing, dance, wiggle, giggle and shake; play with instruments and fun props; listen to a musical story, and have a chance to play a real guitar! For ages 2-6. Friday, September 22nd @ 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, September 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

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