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The Children's Room: Serving a Wide Age Range
We work hard to make the children's room a safe, pleasant place for you and your children to enjoy. Click on the blog title for more on how we do this and how you can help.
We work hard to make the children's room a safe, pleasant place for you and your children to enjoy. If your children are young, however, we need you to remember that the children's room is targeted to serve a wide age range--it is not infant and toddler proof. Materials and activities which are appropriate and necessary for the older children we serve can easily be misused by younger ones. For your child's safety and comfort it is necessary for parents\caregivers to keep infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in your sight at all times.
We also ask that you be respectful of the rights of school aged children while you enjoy the children's room with your younger child. Help your child learn from an early age to be considerate of those who are reading and doing homework. Explain to your child what that means: that the library has to be quiet enough for people to be able to read and learn and that library books have to stay in a special order so children can find the specific books they need for book reports and summer reading lists. Then, set a good example by speaking in a quiet voice and bringing any materials you decide not to check out up to the Help Desk to be reshelved.
Working together, parents, caregivers, and library staff can ensure that visiting the library is a safe, enriching, and enjoyable experience for all children.
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Movies, we love movies!
click here for the August movie schedule.
Every summer, MTPL offers special movies - this August find movies for families, movies for discussion, international films, movies for the simple pleasure of watching a good movie in the company of other people.
Tuesday, August 24 at 7:00 pm see Baran, PG, 2002, Iran
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The film scheduled for Tuesday, August 31 at 7 pm has been CANCELLED due to scheduled building maintenance.
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Learning English in New Jersey
Tuesdays during August, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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The 2,000 census shows more than 25% of NJ families, 2 million of 5.8 million residents, speak a language other than English at home. They speak Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Creole, Tagalog, Korean, Gujarathi, French, Cajun, Arabic, German, Russian, Hindi, Greek, Telugu, Tamil, Turkish, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, Romany, Amharic, Ibo, Twi, Yoruba, Bantu, Swahili, and more.
So many languages, so many people to meet and stories to hear! During August, Middletown Library and the Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth Countywill be sponsoring English Conversation Classes on Tuesday evenings at the main library. If your native language is not English, join other learners in a friendly, fun conversation.
Classes are open to all adults, age 18 and over who are not native English speakers, and are facilitated by trained and certified volunteer tutors.
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THE SUMMER SLIDE
No, I’m not talking about the slide at the swim club or the pool. Over 100 years of research studies have stressed the importance of providing high- quality summer learning experiences for children to avoid the “summer slide”- what happens to children who have failed to keep up with their reading and studies over the summer months. Because of this educators have to spend time in the fall “re-teaching” what was already taught previously. To continue, click on the blog title.Add a Comment
Please Note - Presentation of Library Card
Library cards must be presented to borrow materials. If the card is not presented, a fee of $1.00 will be charged. This fee is effective June 1, 2010.
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Food Allergies: Reducing the Risk
Food allergies affect four to eight percent of children in the United States according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Click on the blog title to read more.
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Let's Talk About It!
1 comment - Last on 05/21/2010
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Four First Time Authors to Read at MTPL
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In the MTPL Job Resource Center this week
Learn about job and training opportunities in the bio-science industry at a workshop Monday, May 17, 7:00 pm.Pat Koziol, President of PEK Associates, Inc., will discuss career opportunities in New Jersey’s bio-science Industry. Learn about the federally-funded NJ Bio-One initiative and other programs New Jersey is using to keep this industry growing. Ms. Koziol’s talk will include how to evaluate your experience, find training opportunities, and how to transition to a career in the bio-science industry. The presentation will take place in the library’s Job Resource Center. Registration suggested: call 732-671-3700 ext. 320 to register.
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WOW! A 50/50 Raffle for MTPL
Drawing Wednesday, June 23, 7 pm
Tickets are only $1 each, and proceeds support the Middletown Township Public Library Foundation.
The odds are good - and last year's winner took home over $3,000.Pick up your tickets at the Borrower's Service Desk.
Foundation grants provide programs and services to the library that are outside regular funding, including a library science scholarship, furniture and computers, sponsorship of the Music for a Wednesday Evening Series, Job Resource Center, and many more concerts, public programs, and activities. The Foundation is a registered 501c3 tax-exempt charity. Raffle License #10-041, Township of Middletown.
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Renew Online to Avoid Late Fees
Now more than ever, people are looking to save money and Middletown Library makes it easy to renew your items and automatically avoid late fees! Click on the link to find out how to renew online.
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Check Out and Enjoy a Night In
Everyone is trying to save money these days--but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice having a good time. Click on the blog title to learn one frugal way to enjoy an evening with family and friends.
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SAVE MY NJ LIBRARY
Learn what's going on with funding for NJ libraries. There are several proposed cuts that will affect the services you receive.
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Schedule a Field Trip for Your Summer Camp Now
Kids might disagree, but adults know that before long school will be over for the year, and elementary school students will flock to day camps and day long childcare programs. Programs located within Middletown Township are encouraged to schedule a field trip to the library. Click on the blog title to learn more.
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Spring is Sprung: Books to Go
With the weather we had this winter, who can blame us if we just wanted to curl up under a blanket and read a good book? Now that Spring is here, it's time to get outside--but not, of course, to stop reading. Click on the blog title to learn one way to bring books outside and expand your children's horizons.
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The Children's Room: Serving a Wide Age Range
We work hard to make the children's room a safe, pleasant place for you and your children to enjoy. Click on the blog title for more on how we do this and how you can help.
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Your 24/7 Library
Did you know that there is a digital branch of our library where you have access to a vast array of information after hours? It is all accessible through our many subscription databases. Whether it's research for homework, browsing digitized magazines, downloading legal forms or electrical diagrams for your car, checking stock information or learning a language, one of our databases will surely meet your information needs. Click Blog Title for details!!!
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Cold Weather D.E.A.R. Days
This winter's harsh weather makes it a perfect time to organize a special family D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) time. Click on the blog title for more information on this fun family activity.
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