What's Happening at Middletown Township Public Library March 19-25, 2017

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: register online at mtpl.org.

Conversational Spanish meets on Monday, March 20th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners (for adults only) meets on Thursday, March 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, March 20th @ 7:00 pm.

THIRD ANNUAL NEW JERSEY MAKERS DAY is a statewide single-day event that celebrates, promotes and introduces the Maker Culture to all. Discover the values association with making, tinkering, and STEAM-based learning. Science experiments, robotics, sewing, art, LEGOs and more. For all ages on Saturday March 25th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Bridget Jones Baby on March 20th @ 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

GROUPS:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, March 21st @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, March 21st @ 12:30 pm in the Community Room.

WRITING GROUPS:

Red Bank Writers Group meets Tuesday, March 21st @ 7:00 pm.

The Noble Writers meets Wednesday, March 22nd @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, March 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

BOOK CLUBS:

History Lovers Book Club discusses The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester on Tuesday, March 21st @ 10:00 am.

20+ Book Club discusses The Long Ships by Franz G. Bengtsson on Thursday, March 23rd @ 6:00 pm.

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

Computers/Internet for Beginners - Part 2: Learn the basics of a computer and how to use the internet in this two-session program. Monday, March 20th @ 3:00 pm.

Introduction to Word: Learn the basic tools and functions of Word, as well as learn how to create brochures, newsletters, type letters, and more. Thursday, March 23rd @ 3:30 pm.

BCUG meets on Thursday, March 23rd @ 6:30 pm.

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

Write Club: Write, share and discuss with other teen writers. Hone your creative writing skills. Monday, March 20th @ 3:30 pm.

Peer Tutoring: High school honor students tutor in Spanish, French, Science, History and English/Language Arts. For grades 6-9, Monday, March 20th @ 7:00 pm.

Physics Study Group: Join the study group, work together on physics problems, and get assistance from the group leader, Ryan (of High Technology High School). Monday, March 20th @ 7:00 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. Tuesday, March 21st.

Resume Workshop: Planning to get a summer or a part-time job? At this workshop, learn to build and write a resume. Wednesday, March 22nd @ 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, March 24th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Peer Tutoring: High school honor students tutor in Spanish, French, Science, History and English/Language Arts. For grades 6-9, Monday, March 20th @ 7:00 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. Tuesday, March 21st @ 3:30 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, March 22nd @ 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, March 24th @ 3:30 pm.

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

Kids Playgroup: A 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. A Drop-In program for all ages. Tuesday, March 21st @ 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. Tuesday, March 21st.

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. For grades K-5.Wednesday, March 22nd @ 6:30 pm.

4-H Set Group: Learn robotics, programming, health, community, leadership, public speaking and organizational components. Members learn life skills in addition to engineering, design and development to program robots, while developing critical thinking faculties. A Drop-In program. Thursday, March 23rd @ 5:30 pm.

Toddler Time for Walkers: Toddlers learn by playing, moving, touching, making noise, looking at books, and being loved. Each toddler should bring a favorite grown-up to share in the fun and learning. Friday, March 24th @ 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. For ages 6+. No registration required. Friday, March 24th @ 3:30 pm.

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