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Week of October 15 through 21

Latin Jazz Concert with the Esteem Latin Jazz Ensemble
(In-Person)
Sunday, October 15
2:00-4:00pm
Main Library

The Esteem Latin Jazz Ensemble will perform the best of Latin jazz in its many, many incarnations.

Finding Your Roots: Genealogy Research Using Ancestry.com
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 18
6:30-8:30pm
Main Library

Interested to learn more about your family’s history? Come learn how to conduct genealogy research using Ancestry.com, which Edison Public Library patrons have free access to while in the library.

This class is taught by Supervising Librarian, John Daquino.

Page Lovers Book Club 
(Virtual)
Wednesday, October 18
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

If the thought of going out on a weekday evening is too much, then this library book club is for you! Join us via Zoom for a fun, lively discussion!

In October, we'll be discussing Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri.

Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 19
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. 

How To Finger Knit for Adults 
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 19
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Learn the basics of finger knitting. Create a scarf, a friendship bracelet, a toy, or even a blanket!

Please bring your own yarn so you can take your project home after the class.

Guided Meditation: Concentration
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 19
7:00-8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Come join this informal meditation session lead by the Edison chapter of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization!

Friends of the Edison Public Library Book & Bake Sale 
(In-Person)
Friday, October 20
5:30-8:00pm
Main Library

Support the Edison Public Library while treating yourself to a few new-to-you books and some tasty treats.

Note: The Friday preview night is open only to current Friends members. To become a Friend of the Edison Public Library, click here.

Friends of the Edison Public Library Book & Bake Sale 
(In-Person)
Saturday, October 21
10:00am-4:00pm
Main Library

Support the Edison Public Library while treating yourself to a few new-to-you books and some tasty treats.

Finding Your Roots: Genealogy Research Using Ancestry.com
(In-Person)
Saturday, October 21
2:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Interested to learn more about your family’s history? Come learn how to conduct genealogy research using Ancestry.com, which Edison Public Library patrons have free access to while in the library.

This class is taught by Supervising Librarian, John Daquino.

Creepy Crafternoon
(In-Person)
Monday, October 16
4:00-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Lets get crafty! We're welcoming fall with two creepy crafts! 

Open to children 4 - 11.

Navratri Beats: Dance, Crafts & Photo Fun
(In-Person)
Monday, October 16
6:30-8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join our kids' workshop for a vibrant Navratri and Dussehra experience! 

Program curated by award-winning children's author Priya Kumari.

Open to children ages 5-11.

Monster Mash: A ghoulishly fun dance party!
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 18
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Children and their families are invited to listen, move, and dance to spooky-themed music!

Creepy Crafternoon
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 18
4:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Lets get crafty! We're welcoming fall with two creepy crafts! 

Open to children 4 - 11.

Teen Makerspace: Crafty Crochet
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 18
3:30-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Learning crochet is fun. We will start with the basic stitch, single crochet. After this program, we will learn how to join crochet squares.

Game Day for Teens
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 18
3:30-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch every Wednesday for some gaming fun!

Hang out, meet friends, play some video games, and eat snacks!

Ages 12 to 18. Registration encouraged but not required.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 19
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

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.

New York Times From Home

Gain 24 Hours free access from your home to current articles from the official New York Times website.

  • 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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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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