July Programs For Adults At Middletown Public Library

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) announced its lineup of adult events for July. Additional information and registration can be found at mtpl.org. Please contact the reference desk with any questions at 732-671-3700, Ext 320.

Tech Tuesday: Design with Canva Basics

Learn how to use Canva to easily create your own graphic designs at this Tech Tuesday session on July 8 at 2:30 pm. Bring your computer questions for a brief "ask a librarian" session afterwards. This program will take place in the Open Study Room. Registration is recommended.

Bad Art for Adults

Come to the Community Room on Monday, July 14 at 7 pm for a chance to be wildly creative without any pressure to make something “good.” At the end of the program, the group will vote for the baddest “Bad Art" masterpiece. Materials will be provided.

Getting Started in Genealogy

Join this Genealogy 101 workshop on Wednesday, July 16 at 2 pm to get started on researching your family tree with Beverly Yackel of the Monmouth County Genealogy Society. Drop by the Community Room to hear tips and insight on how to begin your genealogy journey and learn about the new Genealogy Club forming at the Library.

Welcome to Journaling: “Food for Thought”

Join a guided journaling session with Marilyn Lane, an experienced journalist and educator, on Friday, July 18 at 10:30 am in the Open Study Room. Jump start your journal writing with a fun discussion of curious quotes, adages, or thought-provoking questions. Please bring a notebook or laptop for writing. Registration is required.

Broadway Magic: Then & Now

Step into a world of exuberance and nostalgia and join a vibrant celebration of live Broadway music on Wednesday, July 23 at 1 pm in the Community Room. Francine and Joel will take you on an unforgettable journey through over 23 beloved Broadway gems, each note resonating with the joy and excitement of the stage. Registration is recommended.

Adult Coloring

Come to the Lobby Conference Room for a coloring session on Thursday, July 24 at 10 am. Join a relaxing morning of coloring pictures and socializing. Coloring pages, pencils, crayons and other supplies will be provided. You may bring your own coloring books or materials if you wish. Registration is recommended.

Art Workshop with Seema Varma

Learn various techniques, then use your own canvas to paint your own creation at this art workshop on Monday, July 28 at 6:30 pm. All materials will be provided. Plan to wear clothes that can get messy or bring an apron. This program will take place in the Community Room and registration is recommended.

Summer Reading Book Chat for Night Owls

Join a special “Color Our World” book chat on Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures on Tuesday, July 29 at 7 pm in the Community Room. Print and audiobook copies of the book are available at the library, and digital copies are available on Hoopla and Libby.

Adult Zining Workshop

Embrace your creativity at MTPL’s Zining group for adults with resident archivist Laura Poll on Wednesday, July 30 at 1 pm in the Community Room. No artistic skills are needed and all supplies will be provided. Registration is recommended.

Summer Reading Book Chat for Early Birds

Join a special “Color Our World” book chat on Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures on Thursday, July 31 at 10 am in the Community Room. Print and audiobook copies of the book are available at the library, and digital copies are available on Hoopla and Libby.

Virtual Author Talk: On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand

Sign up for an online conversation with author and neurologist Pria Anand on Thursday, July 31 at 2 pm. She will discuss her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains, revealing through case study, history, fable and memoir the stories we tell ourselves about our brains and the stories that our brains tell us. Visit mtpl.org to register for this virtual author event.

Star Wars Trivia Night

Grab your fellow Star Wars fans and join us on Thursday, July 31 at 7 pm for a night of trivia from a galaxy far, far away! This program will take place in the Community Room and registration is required.