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Week of February 12 through 18

Acing the Job Interview
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 14
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

Please join us for this presentation for jobseekers who want to learn tips on how to succeed in a job interview.

Attention Adult Patrons: You do not have to be an Edison resident to attend. All are welcome!
Library card and PIN are not required for Adult programs.

Page Lovers Book Club
(Virtual)

Wednesday, February 15
7:00-8:30pm
Zoom

If the thought of going out on a weekday evening is too much, then this library book club is for you!  

Please join us to discuss Kindred by Octavia Butler.

NAACP's "Jazz Cotton Club"
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 16
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

Adult Patrons:
You do not have to be an Edison resident to attend. All are welcome!
Library card and Pin are not required for adult programs.

Library Lovers Month—Giveaway Craft Bags
(In-Person)
Monday, Febraury 13
All Day
All Branches

In celebration of Library Lovers Month children can stop by any branch of the Edison library to pick up their special craft giveaway mystery bag. 

Enjoy the giveaways and make a special craft bookmark at home. (While supplies last.)

Open to ages 1-10.

Bilingual Language Time—English-Chinese
(In-Person)
Monday, February 13
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

6:00-6:30pm: Open to ages 5-12 with adult. 

6:30-7:00pm: Activities/Craft time and open to all ages. 

Includes songs, music, Chinese Poems, short books, and crafts. Caregivers are encourage to join in. Also you are welcome to bring your own materials/homework if you need help.

Celebrate Accomplished Women during Black History Month
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 15
6:30-7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Let's discuss 2 accomplished black women as we celebrate Black History Month: Mae Jemison, a former NASA astronaut, and Alma Thomas, a major American painter. Let's create our own artwork to take home during the program.

Open to ages 1-10. Registration required.

Makerspace—K'nex Workshop
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 16
3:30-4:30pm
Main Library

K'NEX is a rod and connector building system that lets you build whatever you can think of. Carnival rides, vehicles, buildings, or anything you like.

Due to small pieces, this program is for ages 5 and up. Children under the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Makerspace: Be Mine - LED Heart with Arduino Programming
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 14
3:45-4:45pm
Main Library

Join us to try a special idea for your Valentine's Day by making LED Heart light up.

Supplies and laptops will be provided. Component List: UNO Controller board, Breadboard, Red LED, Resistor and Wire

For beginners: We will have a small hardware project to exercise on a basic Arduino programming. 

 Open to ages 8-12.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 14
7:00-8:30pm
North Edison Branch

The starting point for teen volunteering at the Library. TAB gives teens a platform to direct and shape services and volunteer opportunities at the Edison Public Library. Meetings will take place bi-monthly, and alternate between the North Edison Branch and the Main Library. TAB members are expected to attend meetings at BOTH locations.

Ages 14 – 18. Registration required.

Tween Makerspace—Find a Shadow
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 15
4:00-4:45pm
North Edison Branch

Did the groundhog see his shadow? But, what is a shadow? How is it made? How do you describe a shadow? Can you make a shadow? Let's find out at the library! 

 Open to ages 8-12.

Masks will continue to be a welcome option for anyone who wants 
to wear them.

  • Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines at eLibraryNJ or through the Libby app 
  • Watch films, documentaries, and Great Course classes at Kanopy
  • Take a class at LinkedIn Learning
  • Borrow music, comics, movies, and more at Hoopla
  • Read newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries on PressReader

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Locations
Main Library  | 340 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08817 -  (732) 287-2298
Clara Barton Branch | 141 Hoover Ave, Edison, NJ 08837 -  (732) 738-0096
 North Edison Branch | 777 Grove Ave, Edison, NJ 08820 - (732) 548-3045
Board President - Patricia Massey                                                  
Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman
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