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Week of December 17 through 23

Pyrenesia
(In-Person)
Sunday, December 17
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Pyrenesia is an acoustic swing quartet combining original compositions and singer-songwriter melodies with the Django Reinhardt-inspired tradition of gypsy jazz.

The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, December 19
1:30-2:45pm
Main Library

Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Page Lovers Book Club
(Virtual)
Wednesday, December 20
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!

This month's selection is Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn.

All Things Thomas A. Edison
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 20
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Paul Israel from Rutgers University will present information on The Wizard of Menlo Park.

Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 21
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Do you knit, crochet, or do needlework? Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library for some friendly camaraderie. All experience levels are welcome, please bring with you your supplies, patterns, etc. Open to adults only, no registration required. 

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Monday, December 18
10:00-10:30am
Main Library

Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes tailored for our youngest family members!

Open to children ages 0-2 with their caregivers. No registration required.

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Monday, December 18
10:00-10:30am
North Edison Branch

Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes tailored for our youngest family members!

Open to children ages 0-2 with their caregivers. No registration required.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, December 18
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

Come and hear some fun stories!

Open to children ages 3-5 with their caregivers. No registration required.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, December 18
11:00-11:30am
North Edison Branch

Come and hear some fun stories!

Open to children ages 3-5 with their caregivers. No registration required.

Story Time at the Menlo Park Mall
(In-Person)
Tuesday, December 19
11:30am-12:30pm
Menlo Park Mall Center Court

Give your child a short break from your holiday shopping and join us in the Center Court of the Menlo Park Mall for a special story time!

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 20
10:00-10:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes tailored for our youngest family members!

Open to children ages 0-2 with their caregivers. No registration required.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 20
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Come and hear some fun stories!

Open to children ages 3-5 with their caregivers. No registration required.

Alien Snot: A Slime Program
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 20
6:00-6:30pm
Main Library

Join us as we make intergalactic, glow-in-the dark alien boogies. 

Open to children 6 - 11.

Alien Snot: A Slime Program
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 21
6:00-6:30pm
North Edison Branch

Join us as we make intergalactic, glow-in-the dark alien boogies. 

Open to children 6 - 11.

Coloring Happy for Teens
(In-Person)
Tuesday, December 19
3:30-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Take an hour out of your busy day and feel like a kid again. Color basic or complicated designs.

For Ages 12 and up.

Game Day for Tweens & Teens
(In-Person)
Tuesday, December 19
3:30-5:00pm
Main Library

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 9 to 18. Registration encouraged but not required.

Game Day for Tweens & Teens
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 20
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 9 to 18. Registration encouraged but not required.

Teen Makerspace: Snap Circuits
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 21
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Join us for a safe and fun way to design exciting projects by using building components with snaps to assemble electronic circuits.

Supplies will be provided. 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 21
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.

First time attending? Please register using the teen's email address to ensure future correspondence about volunteering reaches the teen.

Ages 14 – 18. Registration required.

Creativebug

Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

The Friends of the Edison Public Library is looking to expand its membership. As a member of the Friends of the Edison Public Library, you can:  

  • Volunteer for fundraising activities
  • Advocate for the library and its services
  • Just show your support for the library through your membership or donation

If you love the Library and all it has to offer, speak with a librarian at any of our branches about joining the Friends of the Edison Public Library, or click here for more information and to sign up!

  • 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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