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Week of June 25 through July 1

The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 27
1:30-2:30pm
Main Library

Are you looking for a way to broaden your reading horizons and connect with other readers? Join the The Bookies book club!

Food, Fashion and Tea from Jane Austen to Queen Victoria
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 27
7:00-8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Jane Austen’s life in the Regency Era had many similarities to the Victorian Era but also many differences. Learn about tea, food, fashion, and more in these two different time periods. Discover how the Industrial Revolution had an impact on these two eras.

Note: No food or drink will be served at this program.

Supporting Your Trans & Queer Neighbors With Eagan Dean
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 28
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

Eagan Dean, an educator at Rutgers and an organizer and volunteer with the Pride Center of New Jersey, invites community members to a presentation and conversation about connecting with and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ folks in your community.

Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 29
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Do you knit, crochet, or do needlework? Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday for some friendly camaraderie.

All experience levels are welcome! Please bring with you your supplies, patterns, etc. 

Open to adults only, no registration required. 

2023 Summer BABES: Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies Program
(In-Person)
Monday, June 26
9:30-11:00am
Main Library

Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2023.

2023 Summer BABES: Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies Program
(In-Person)
Monday, June 26
11:30am-1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2023.

Bullet Journal - Summer Edition - Makerspace
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 28
3:30-4:30pm
Main Library

A Bullet Journal, often referred to as a BuJo, is a mix of daily planner, to-do lists, reminders, doodles, and whatever else you see fit. This class will focus on the topic of Summer Vacation, with free page inserts for your own journal. 

Summer Reading Kick-off Party
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 29
10:30am-12:30pm
Main Library

Put on your dancing shoes and start Summer with Tim Hoh’s Music for Kids. After the 45 minute concert, go to the lower level for glitter tattoos, balloon animals, and other fun activities.

Summer Reading Kick-off Party at Clara Barton Branch
(In-Person)
Friday, June 30
10:00am-12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Put on your dancing shoes and start Summer with Tim Hoh’s Music for Kids. After the 45 minute concert, go to the lower level for glitter tattoos, balloon animals, and other fun activities.

Summer Reading Kick-off Party at North Edison Branch
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 29
12:00-3:00pm
North Edison Branch

Put on your dancing shoes and start Summer with Tim Hoh’s Music for Kids. After the 45 minute concert, go to the lower level for glitter tattoos, balloon animals, and other fun activities.

Family Flicks - PAW Patrol: The Movie
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 1
10:30am-12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Come join us for some family movie fun! Each week we will be showing a different family friendly film at the Clara Barton Branch. Bring your favorite snack with you and enjoy the show.

WeMake 4H Class: C++ - Day 1
(In-Person) 
Tuesday, June 27
3:00-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

This workshop will help students master some of the basic principles needed for C++. WeMake 4-H has created excellent material to introduce C++ in a fun and engaging manner. We will cover printing, variables, loops, conditional statements, and arrays.

Please bring your own charged laptops.

For Grades 6 and up. The class will be done in the span of two days; Day 1 (June 27th) and Day 2 (June 28th).

WeMake 4H Class: C++ - Day 2
(In-Person) 
Wednesday, June 28
3:00-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

This workshop will help students master some of the basic principles needed for C++. WeMake 4-H has created excellent material to introduce C++ in a fun and engaging manner. We will cover printing, variables, loops, conditional statements, and arrays.

Please bring your own charged laptops.

For Grades 6 and up. The class will be done in the span of two days; Day 1 (June 27th) and Day 2 (June 28th).

STEM 4-Her (All-Girls Event) - Finch Robotics
(In-Person) 
Thursday, June 29
4:00-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Students will learn icon-based and block-based coding, outputs on the Finch Robot (motors, light, sound, and inputs on the Finch Robot (sensors). No robotics, coding, or computer science experience is required.

Please bring your own charged laptops.

For Grades 5 and up. All-Girls Event.

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  • 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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Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman
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