What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library September 18-24, 2016

Library is closed on Friday, September 23rd, for a staff training program.

MOVIE MONDAYS continues its Silent Film Festival with a presentation of the 1925 version of Phantom of the Opera with Lon Chaney. Monday, September 19th @ 2:30 pm.

Mindfulness for Stress and Anxiety presented by Carol Palmer, Community Health Educator, Monmouth Medical Center, Monday, September 19th @ 7:00 pm.

Back by popular demand: Jim DeSalvo trio performs jazz on Thursday, September 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

Middletown Township Public Library Board of Trustees meets on Wednesday, September 21st @ 7:00 pm. Meeting is open to the public.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meeting on Thursday, September 22nd @ 10:00 am.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online at mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish led by Maria Jose Martinez Reid meets on Monday, September 19th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners for adults only meets on Thursday, September 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

GROUPS:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, September 20th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets on Tuesday, September 20th @ 12:30 pm.

Chess Group meets Tuesday, September 20th @ 12:30 pm.

BOOK GROUPS:

History Lovers Book Club will be discussing In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson on Tuesday, September 20th @ 10:00 am.

Next Chapter Book Club meets on Thursday, September 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

Writing Groups:

Red Bank Writer’s Group meets on Tuesday, September 20th @ 7:00 pm.

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

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, September 21st @ 10:00 am.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS: register online at mptl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Google Drive/Docs: Learn the ins-and-outs of Google’s online storage system and how to create and organize files. Monday, September 19th @ 3:30 pm.

Introduction to Word: Learn the basic tools and functions of this program, as well as learn how to create brochures, newsletters, type letters, and more. Thursday, September 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

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

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, September 19th @ 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, September 20th @ 3:30 pm.

College Essay Workshop with Professor Zirngibl. Learn what college admissions officers are looking for, write a draft of your essay, and learn to revise in this informative and useful workshop. Wednesday, September 21st @ 6:30 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, September 20th @ 3:30 pm.

Read to a Dog and Reading Buddies for Younger Siblings encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener in our furry friends. Children will read to a dog for five minutes. For independent readers only, grades K-5. There will be teen reading buddies for younger siblings as well as for the K-5 set to practice with prior to their “dog time”. Wednesday, September 21st @ 4:00 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, September 21st @ 6:30 pm.

Roald Dahl Birthday Book Chat: To further celebrate author Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday, we will be having a book chat about some of his books. If you have read any of his books, join us in a very informal chat where we can all share. Thursday, September 22nd @ 4:00 pm.

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

Maker Monday: Explore, predict, tinker and make. This program allows children to develop confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, arts, learning as a whole through making. For ages 6+. Monday, September 19th @ 3:45 pm.

Kids Playgroup: Play with us at our all-ages 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. Tuesday, September 20th @ 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. Tutoring for Calculus and above is not available. For grades K-12. Tuesday, September 20th @ 3:30 pm.

Simply Storyime: a drop-in family program for all ages. Wednesday, September 21st @ 10:00 am.

Read to a Dog and Reading Buddies for Younger Siblings encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener in our furry friends. Children will read to a dog for five minutes. For independent readers only, grades K-5. There will be teen reading buddies for younger siblings as well as for the K-5 set to practice with prior to their “dog time”. Wednesday, September 21st @ 4:00 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, September 21st @ 6:30 pm.

Toddler Time: Toddlers learn by playing, moving, touching, making noise, looking at books, and being loved. This is what happens during toddler time! Each toddler should bring a favorite grown-up to share in the fun and learning. A drop-in program for walkers up to 30 months. Thursday, September 22nd @ 10:00 am.

Roald Dahl Birthday Book Chat: To further celebrate author Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday, we will be having a book chat about some of his books. If you have read any of his books, join us in a very informal chat where we can all share. Thursday, September 22nd @ 4:00 pm.

Reading Buddies pairs a high school volunteer with a child to read aloud and learn correct pronunciation, vocabulary and reading comprehension. Upon registration you will be contacted to schedule your appointment time at 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, or 3:30 pm. Saturday, September 24th.

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