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Week of January 28 through February 3

Mapping the Robert J. Walker: A New Jersey Shipwreck Presentation
(In-Person)
Monday, January 29
7:00-8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Dan Lieb presents New Jersey shipwreck and maritime history.

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

This month's selection is Dead in the Water by Matthew Campbell & Kit Chellel.

The Lure & the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, & Medicine: An Author Talk with Dr. Robert Lustig
(Virtual)
Tuesday, January 30
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

Launch your New Year healthy with Dr. Robert Lustig, who challenges our current healthcare paradigm which has gone off the rails under the influence of Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government.

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

Do you knit, crochet, or do needlework? Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle for some friendly camaraderie. All experience levels are welcome.

Please bring with you your supplies, patterns, etc. Open to adults only, no registration required. 

Masterpieces of Erhu and Pipa Music presented by Music From China
(In-Person)
Saturday, February 3
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a performance of erhu and pipa music, two of the most iconic and virtuosic Chinese instruments.

Open to ages 10 & up.

Who Lives Where? with the Center for Aquatic Sciences
(In-Person)
Sunday, January 28
2:00-2:45pm
Main Library

Meet live animals and learn about the adaptations that help them to survive in their habitat. Educators from the Center for Aquatic Sciences in Camden, NJ will speak about the visiting animals as part of our Winter Reading Program.

Ages 6 and up.

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Monday, January 29
10:00-10:30am
Main Library

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

Open to children ages 0-24 months with their caregivers.

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Monday, January 29
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 0-24 months with their caregivers.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, January 29
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

Come and hear some fun stories!

Kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for exciting tales and silly songs.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, January 29
11:00-11:30am
North Edison Branch

Come and hear some fun stories!

Kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for exciting tales and silly songs.

Korean Drum Craft for ages 5 to 11 with Mobile Family Success Center
(In-Person)
Monday, January 29
3:30-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Learn how to make a sogo, a double-headed hand-held drum played with a beater decorated with a taegeuk, a tri-color roundel symbolizing yin-yang. 

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 31
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 0-24 months with their caregivers.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 31
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Come and hear some fun stories!

Kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for exciting tales and silly songs.

LEGO Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 31
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO challenges for ages 6 - 11!

Every meeting, we'll have a different building challenge for you to tackle. Your builds will be put on display at the library until the next meeting of LEGO Club for all of our visitors to see!

Baby Bookworm - Lapsit Rhymes
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 1
11:00-11:20am
Main Library

Read simple board books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs.

Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months.

Confetti Poppers
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 1
3:30-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

Bring a little sparkle to Lunar New Year!

We're celebrating Lunar New Years with confetti poppers made from household items!

Open to children 3-5.

LEGO Club
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 1
6:00-6:45pm
North Edison Branch

Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO challenges for ages 6 - 11!

Every meeting, we'll have a different building challenge for you to tackle. Your builds will be put on display at the library until the next meeting of LEGO Club for all of our visitors to see!

Trail of Tales
(In-Person)
Friday, February 2
4:00-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Travel the world with us as we discover different cultures and languages and traditions through the magic of folktales.

Open to children 4-11.

Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 30
3:30-5:00pm
Main Library

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

Hang out, make friends, and play some video games!

For ages 12 - 18

Family Game Day: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 31
3:30-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Race to the finish line in a variety of famous tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This week's game is rated E for Everyone.

Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Center

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep helps students and adults be better prepared down the road for both college and their career. Discover comprehensive test prep and career solutions from Peterson’s, a world-leading educational provider.

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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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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