What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library September 4-10, 2016

Library will be closed Sunday, September 4th and Monday, September 5th.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Anne Cooper – an eclectic mix in a variety of mediums. September 2-29.

Battle of Monmouth: presented by Kevin Kinscherft, Thursday, September 8th @ 7:00 pm.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a free peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Thursday, September 8th @ 10:00 am.

Russian for Beginners (for adults only) resumes on Thursday, September 8th @ 7:00 pm. Register online at mtpl.org.

Friends of the Middletown Township Public Library meet on Thursday, September 6th @ 6:30 pm.

Medicare Counseling is a free program offered by the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). To schedule an appointment, call the SHIP office at 732- 728-1331. Thursday, September 8th.

GROUPS:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, September 6th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, September 6th @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Chess Group meets Tuesday, September 6th @ 12:30 pm.

BOOK GROUPS:

Next Chapter Book Club meets on Thursday, September 8th @ 3:30 pm.

Science Fiction Book and Film Discussion: Book: The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon; film The Manchurian Candidate (1962). Thursday, September 8th @ 5:30 pm.

First Friday Book Club will discuss Go Set A Watchman by Lee Harper on Friday, September 9th. Coffee @ 9:00 am, discussion @ 9:30 am.

Writing Groups:

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, September 7th @ 10:00 am.

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

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

Introduction to Computers and the Internet for Beginners, Part 1: Tuesday, September 6th @7:00 pm.

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

Math Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions. Bring math textbook and/or homework. Half-hour session are scheduled between 3:30 and 5:00 pm. Upon registering, an email will be sent specifying the session time. Training for Calculus and above is not available. Monday, September 6th.

Table Top Gaming: Wednesday, September 7th @ 7:00 pm.

Chess: Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it's fun! No registration required. Friday, September 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Mortal Instruments Trivia Extravaganza: Compete against one another to claim the title of Ultimate Mortal Instruments Fan. Do you have what it takes? Answer trivia, play games, and earn prizes. There will be desserts!! Dress up as your favorite character or in Shadowhunter gear. Before you arrive, take the online quiz to determine what team you will be on. Saturday, September 10th @ 2:00 pm.

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

Math Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions. Bring math textbook and/or homework. Half-hour session are scheduled between 3:30 and 5:00 pm. Upon registering, an email will be sent specifying the session time. Training for Calculus and above is not available. Monday, September 6th.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, September 7th @ 6:30 pm.

Chess: Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it's fun! No registration required. Friday, September 9th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Toddler Time for Walkers: Toddlers learn by playing, moving, touching, making noise, looking at books, and being loved. This is exactly what happens during toddler time! Each toddler should bring a favorite grown-up to share in the fun and learning. For ages up to 32 months. Tuesday, September 6th @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup: Children are encouraged to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Grown-ups chat and connect with other parents/caregivers while supervising their children's play. For all ages. Tuesday, September 6th @ 10:30 am.

Math Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions. Bring math textbook and/or homework. Half-hour session are scheduled between 3:30 and 5:00 pm. Upon registering, an email will be sent specifying the session time. For all ages. Tuesday, September 6th.

Dress for Mess – Play-Doh Color Mixing: For ages 2-6. Wednesday, September 7th @ 10:00 am.

Drop-In LEGO Building Session: For grades K-5. Wednesday, September 7th @ 6:30 pm.

Lapsit Storytime for Prewalkers: This program provides infants that are not yet walking with a first group experience in enjoying books, nursery rhymes, songs and fingerplays. For ages up to 32 months. Friday, September 9th @ 10:00 am.

Chess: Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it's fun! No registration required. For ages 6+. Friday, September 9th @ 3:30 pm.

Pete the Cat –Rockin in My School Shoes: Celebrate back-to-school time with Pete! We will rock out to this groovy book and song and enjoy a craft and game! For all ages. Friday, September 9th @ 4:00 pm.

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