OPEN MIC AT MTPL

October 28, 2010
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!

OPEN MIC AT MTPL

October 28, 2010
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!

Brian Richards' Beginner Magic Workshop

Tuesday, March 23rd, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

March 23, 2010

This workshop is a hands-on workshop for ages 6-11. The one hour program teaches easy magic tricks with common household objects like string, paper, cards, and more. Registration is required. Free tickets will be available starting Monday, March 15th at the Children's Services Desk.

"All About Ireland"- with Pauline Mary Curley

March 18, 2010

Percy Jackson Fans Only

March 11, 2010

Teens and Tweens

- come out Thursday night to the Last Olympian party. Call the Reference Desk, 732-671-3700 ext. 320 to register now.

We're celebrating "almost spring" with music!
March 05, 2010
Enjoy a FREE CONCERT at the Library

Wednesday, March 10: Music for a Wednesday Evening, with Illya Filshtinskiy, piano, and Katha Zinn, violin.

Sunday, March 14: 2:30 pm: Trinity Celtic Band.

THE LIBRARY AND ALL THE BRANCHES WILL BE CLOSED TODAY, FRIDAY FEB. 26.
FAMILY WII NIGHT IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.

February 26, 2010

Canceled-Dr.Bernard Children's Program for Thursday 2/25 is Canceled. New tickets will be required when the program is rescheduled.

February 25, 2010

Thursday, Feb. 25 Poetry Reading CANCELED due to weather

February 25, 2010
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

February 23, 2010

Saturday, Feb. 27, 1 - 3 pm: Star Wars and BEYOND!!!

February 23, 2010
It'll be out of this world!
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

Project Paul

3:30 pm: Reception for Barbara Lipton, Photographer

February 22, 2010
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"

February 20, 2010
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
February 19, 2010

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

February 19, 2010
More about Mary Elizabeth Bowser and Lorraine Stone.

Kitty Jones is back as "The Pioneer"
Tuesday, February 23rd, 7:30-8:15 p.m.

February 19, 2010

Kitty Jones is back again!-"The Pioneers", Tuesday, February 23rd, 7:30-8:15 p.m.

February 19, 2010

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.

Meet Mary Elizabeth Bowser, Civil War Spy
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2:30 pm
February 19, 2010

ListenNJ now has Audio Books AND E-Books!

February 18, 2010
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

February 18, 2010

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

February 10, 2010
Check out our DATABASES for information, available 24/7. Just click on DO RESEARCH.