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THE LIBRARY AND ALL THE BRANCHES WILL BE CLOSED TODAY, FRIDAY FEB. 26.
FAMILY WII NIGHT IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.
Canceled-Dr.Bernard Children's Program for Thursday 2/25 is Canceled. New tickets will be required when the program is rescheduled.
Thursday, Feb. 25 Poetry Reading CANCELED due to weather
We'll reschedule this reading with Thomas Reiter, Renee Ashley and Gloria Rovder Healy at a warmer date.
FAMILY WII NIGHT IS HERE, Friday February 26th, 7-9pm CANCELED DUE TO THE WEATHER
Saturday, Feb. 27, 1 - 3 pm: Star Wars and BEYOND!!!
It'll be out of this world!
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Meet Darth Vaderand the stormtroopers,at a special "Star Wars" day at the library - fans of all ages are invited. The Doodle Dude (Art Kaney of the Middletown Arts Center)will draw caricatures of young fans, Logan Adams has created a Lego display in the lobby, we'll have lots of Star Wars books and other sci-fi materials on display and available to borrow, and we'll even have light refreshments. Kids - come in costume and bring your own camera if you'd like your picture taken with Darth Vader or a stormtrooper.We'll be collecting canned and dry goods at the door for the Food Bank
3:30 pm: Reception for Barbara Lipton, Photographer
Following the Concert on Sunday, at 3:30 pm, meet Barbara Lipton, photographer and organizer of the exhibit "Village Life in Rajasthan" and "Life in Tibet."
Sunday,2:00 pm:Concert, Indian Classical Flute and Tabla, call for reservations
Sunday, 3:30 pm:
Reception: "Village Life in Rajasthan" and "Life in Tibet"
Reception for Barbara Lipton, organizer of the photography exhibition "Village Life in Rajasthan" and "Life in Tibet." All Welcome!
Light refreshments courtesy of Neelam Exotic Indian Cuisine, Middletown.
Thursday, 7 pm: There's More to New Jersey Than The Sopranos
Thurs. March 4, 7:00 pm: Meet Marc Mappen, hear "real tales, wise tales, tall tales, ...zest, humor, scandal, and occasionally tragedy." New Jersey stories to enjoy and share.
"So, you think you know New Jersey history? Well, think again. In There’s More to New Jersey than the Sopranos, Marc Mappen provides readers with dozens of fascinating Jersey stories. From long-buried mastodons to menacing Martians, it is all here. This book is a must-read."—Dr. Richard Veit, Department of History and Anthropology, Monmouth University.
Chuck Scarborough Inteviews Marc Mappen: YouTube
Meet Mary Elizabeth Bowser, Civil War Spy
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2:30 pm
More about Mary Elizabeth Bowser and Lorraine Stone.
Kitty Jones is back as "The Pioneer"
Tuesday, February 23rd, 7:30-8:15 p.m.
Kitty Jones is back again!-"The Pioneers", Tuesday, February 23rd, 7:30-8:15 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23rd, 7:30-8:15 p.m. Kitty Jones is back as Pioneer Penny Pritchard! Relive the spirit of covered wagon travel with buffalo stampedes, deadly snake bites, and dance by the light of the moon. She's one of everyone's favorite performers! Original, authentic portrayals by award-winning actress, writer and choreographer Kitty Jones feature exquisite costumes along with period props, dance and music. With so much creativity, integrity and wit, adults have as much fun as the kids.
ListenNJ now has Audio Books AND E-Books!
Explore the revamped (link at bottom of this page) ListenNJ website (www.listennj.com).
Take the Guided Tour at the top of the homepage – numbers 1,2,3,4,5, and 6.
•Review the HELP section with Adobe EPUB eBook Basics, Software help and Troubleshooting.
•Investigate the eBook collection with 282 fiction and 145 nonfiction titles.
•Practice downloading an eBook.
Kitty Jones is back as "The Pioneer"
Tuesday, February 23rd, 7:30-8:15
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Kitty Jones is back as Pioneer Penny Pritchard! Relive the spirit of covered wagon travel with buffalo stampedes, deadly snake bites, and dance by the light of the moon.
Original, authentic portrayals by award-winning actress, writer and choreographer Kitty Jones feature exquisite costumes along with period props, dance and music. With so much creativity, integrity and wit, adults have as much fun as the kids.
Free tickets are required and are available at the Children's Service Desk.
MAIN LIBRARY WILL OPEN AT 1PM. BRANCHES WILL BE CLOSED TODAY
Check out our DATABASES for information, available 24/7. Just click on DO RESEARCH.
Library Closed Saturday Feb. 6 Due to Weather
OPEN MIC AT MTPL
Music Open Mic Sunday, Jan. 31, 3:00 pm
musicians, entertainers, poets, performers of all ages welcome at this free, friendly performance opportunity - come share, participate, enjoy!
September is Library Card Sign-up Month - a time to remind everyone that a library card is the smartest card of all.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Middletown Library wants to make sure that all children in Middletown have the smartest card of all – a library card.
Public library programming and books for children make a difference in the lives of students. By providing school-age children with engaging programs and amazing collections, students of all ages become excited and enthusiastic readers.
Activities at the Middletown Library during Library Card Sign-up Month include teen movies, Zoo Animals, Read to a Dog, Yoga for Kids, and SAT workshops.
Getting a library card is easy.
Just come to the Borrower Services desk with proof of address and fill out a short form. If you're under 18, you need to come in with a parent or guardian. It only takes five minutes.
Observed since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month is a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country remind parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month - a time to remind everyone that a library card is the smartest card of all.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Middletown Library wants to make sure that all children in Middletown have the smartest card of all – a library card.
Public library programming and books for children make a difference in the lives of students. By providing school-age children with engaging programs and amazing collections, students of all ages become excited and enthusiastic readers.
Activities at the Middletown Library during Library Card Sign-up Month include teen movies, Zoo Animals, Read to a Dog, Yoga for Kids, and SAT workshops.
Getting a library card is easy.
Just come to the Borrower Services desk with proof of address and fill out a short form. If you're under 18, you need to come in with a parent or guardian. It only takes five minutes.
Observed since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month is a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country remind parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all.
Congratulations to the 1360 participants in the...
Children’s and Teen’s Summer Reading Program and to the parents and caregivers who encouraged their children to keep reading over the summer! A recent study conducted by the Dominican University School of Library and Information Science entitled “The Dominican Study- Public Library Summer Reading Programs Close the Reading Gap” showed that “Students who participated in the public library summer reading program scored higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the next school year than those students who did not participate and they gained in other ways as well”. To read more about this study go to:
http://www.dom.edu/academics/gslis/downloads/DOM_IMLS_book_2010_FINAL_web.pdf
THE LAST DAY TO LOG IN ANY MINUTES FOR THE CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM AND EARN PRIZES IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 13TH! KEEP READING AND DON'T MISS OUT!
Check out MTPL on Flickr!
Want to see what's been going on at the library or see pictures from a program you've missed? We have pictures from many of our recent events, including Penguin Pointers by Jenkinson's Aquarium. Click on the link to view the photos.
PAUL MERKLEIN DRAWS GREAT BIG FACES!
Monday, August 2, 7:30-8:15 p.m.
Paul draws famous faces from literature and picks kids right from the audience! Great Big Faces is a great big fun program that will entertain and inspire all ages. Free tickets are necessary and available at the Children's Services Desk. Ages 6 and up.
As You Like It
by William Shakespeare
7:00 pm Wed. Aug. 4
7:00 pm Wed. Aug. 4
This most beloved of Shakespeare's comedies is presented by the talented early-career actors of the Next Stage Ensemble, the summer touring company of the New Jersey Shakespeare Theatre.
"Banished by her cruel uncle, Rosalind must disguise herself as a boy and flee to the Forest of Arden. In this fairy-tale setting, surrounded by courtiers and fools, shepherds and outlaws, the plucky Rosalind becomes a catalyst for change, bringing about laughter, love, and reconciliation."
Recommended for ages 8 and up. Free tickets at the Reference Desk, or call to reserve your seat: 732-671-3700. ext 320
7:30 pm Thurs, Aug 5: Meet the Author
Margy Binion
Harassed, Slandered, Fired and Freed: Margy Binion’s Story Former Middletown resident Margy Binion spent over twenty years in the insurance industry in corporate sales positions. Her book describes her successful fight against persistent harassment by her supervisor.
Thursday, Aug. 5 @ 7 pm - MTPL is sponsoring an
outdoor concert
The Mahoney Brothers:"Elvis Meets the Beatles: The Concert that Never Was"
Sponsored by MTPL at Normandy Park, Nutswamp Road at Normandy Rd., Middletown
It's not too late to sign up for Summer Reading!
Join over 1000 children who are earning prizes just by keeping track of the minutes they have read or are read to. This is a picture of the wall as you enter the Children's Department. Get your name put up on our wall of readers!
It's not too late to sign up for the summer reading program!
Join over 950 children who are earning prizes just by keeping track of the minutes they have read or are read to. This is a picture of the wall as you enter the Children's Department.Get your name put up on our wall of readers!
Help Wanted: PT Library Page
The library is looking for a friendly, energetic team player to join the staff as a page. Library Pages are responsible for checking in returned items and getting them back on the shelves.
PT hours include days, eves and weekend rotation. Minimum wage. No benefits. Pick up an application at the Borrowers Services Department.
PENGUIN POINTERS presented by Jenkinson's Aquarium
Friday, July 30, 3:00-3:45 p.m.
SECOND SHOW ADDED
Friday, July 30th 2:00-2:45 p.m.
Meet a live penguin and watch as it waddles around the room! This program clears up common misconceptions about penguins as students learn about their biology,care and feeding,geography,and conservation. Registration required. Free tickets available starting Monday, July 19th. Ages 4 and up.
Kitty Jones as Grace the Pirate, Monday, July 19, 7:30-8:15 pm Ages 5 and up
Ireland, 1601- Join the crew of Irish pirate Grace O'Malley. Experience the high sea adventure with Irish jigs, folk tales and sea chanteys. Dare to challenge Blackbeard, the dreaded pirate. Free tickets are necessary and are available at the Children's Service Desk.
Kitty Jones as Grace the Pirate
Thursday, July 29 is our last "Last Thursday Poetry Reading"
You're invited to join us at 7:00 pm
to hear three extraordinary poets read their own works:
Renee Ashley
Gloria Rovder Healy
Thomas Reiter
Miss Sherri of Honey Child Music
Thursday, July 8th, 10:00-10:45 am.
Sherri Ehrlich, known by thousands of families in the northeast as Miss Sherri, the top-hatted professor of musical mirth is very happy to share with you this hand-clappin', foot- stompin' musical extravaganza. She'll be making music and having a blast with our neighborhood family and friends! For ages 2-6. Free tickets are required and available at the Children's Services Desk.
In the Job Resource Center this Week
7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6
Things are looking a little better in the housing market - but for those who have lost their jobs in this recession, little has improved.
Job hunting is as hard, as frustrating, as time-consuming as working, without the regular paycheck.
But there are steps you can take to preserve your savings, protect your retirement accounts, and make your money last through a career transition.
As important, there are ways to maintain a positive approach to change and find the real opportunities for making good choices, following your own best path, and insuring that this transition offers long-term opportunities and benefits.
Offered by Financial Planners Kim Barry and Stephen McGahran and Career Coach Donna Coulsen.
Wednesday, July 7, by appointment
Resume evaluations or help with developing a resume. Call 732-671-3700, ext. 320 to make an appointment. Offered by Sherry and Tony Miloscia
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