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Week of March 17 through 23

Holi Celebration: Live Dholi Performance and Dance Workshop
(In-Person)
Sunday, March 17
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors, featuring a live dholi performance.

Open to all.

VITA Tax Preparation Services provided by United Way of Central Jersey
(In-Person)
Monday, March 18
10:00am-2:00pm
Main Library

United Way of Central Jersey is the main provider of VITA services in Middlesex County and provides free income tax services to eligible taxpayers.

Health Insurance Literacy Navigator Exchange Program at Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Monday, March 18
7:00-8:00pm
North Edison Branch

Health insurance vocabulary can be confusing. We'll explain terminology in plain language and answer your questions about how health insurance works.

AARP Tax Aide
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 19
9:30am-3:00pm
Main Library

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone off any age - especially if you are 50 or older and can't afford paid tax preparation.

Please call or stop in at the Adult Services Desk at the Main Library (340 Plainfield Ave) to make an appointment and pick up forms that must be completed PRIOR to your appointment.

Thinking about starting a business?
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 20
6:30-8:30pm
North Edison Branch

Thinking about starting a business? Let Central Jersey SCORE help you. Join us as our business mentors help you decide.

Page Lovers Book Club
(Virtual)
Wednesday, March 20
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

This month's selection is Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead.

Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 21
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. 

On Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics with Madeline Miller
(Virtual)
Thursday, March 21
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Madeline Miller chats about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction.

Beyond the Table with a Registered Dietitian
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 21
7:00-8:00pm
North Edison Branch

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Patricia Kolesa will be visiting the Edison Public Library to discuss the importance of good nutrition and provide tips on how to maintain healthy eating habits.

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

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

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, March 18
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, March 18
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.

Lucky Day Craft
(In-Person)
Monday, March 18
4:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Come and find your own gold at the end of the rainbow with a St. Patrick's Day themed craft for kids ages 6-11!

Bunny Storytime at the Menlo Park Mall
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 19
2:00-3:00pm
Menlo Park Mall Center Court

Join us at the Center Court of the Menlo Park Mall for a special spring-themed storytime!

Lucky Day Craft
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 19
4:00-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Come and find your own gold at the end of the rainbow with a St. Patrick's Day themed craft for kids ages 6-11!

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

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 20
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.

Spring In Your Step Craft
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 20
4:00-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Start off spring with a craft for ages 4 - 11 celebrating gentle breezes, sunny skies, and budding flowers!

Baby Bookworm: Lapsit Rhymes
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 21
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.

Junior Scientists
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 21
4:00-4:30pm
Main Library

From origami to catapults, get ready to explore the world of STEAM!
 
Open to children 6 - 11.

Junior Scientists
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 21
6:00-6:45pm
North Edison Branch

From origami to catapults, get ready to explore the world of STEAM!
 
Open to children 6 - 11.

Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Friday, March 22
11:00-11:45am
Main Library

Join us in this phonics-based program where we'll introduce our earliest readers to the alphabet through individual letters or letter blends to help cultivate a love of reading and learning.
 
Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

Read Across America...to Dogs!
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 23
11:00am-12:00pm
North Edison Branch

Bring your favorite book or pick one of ours to practice your reading skills. Join us in a low-pressure environment, as these dogs are great listeners!
 
Open to kids in grades K-4.

Youth Art Show Reception
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 23
2:00-3:00pm
North Edison Branch

Come admire the work of Edison’s youngest artists while enjoying some light refreshments.

NJ Maker Day: WeMake 4H Double Feature
(In-Person)
Sunday, March 17
2:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Join us for an E-Textile workshop where participants will craft their own glowing bracelets by weaving electronics into the fabric. Then, be a geneticist for a day and learn about DNA extraction!
 
Open to Elementary and Middle school students.

Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 19
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!
 
Ages 12 - 18

Family Game Day: Super Mario Bros U Deluxe
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 20
3:30-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Hang out, meet friends, and show off your skills in some Nintendo Switch titles.
 
This week's game is rated E for Everyone.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 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.
 
Ages 14 - 18

New Jersey Digital Newspaper Project

An electronic resource that compiles all the digitized newspapers from the state of New Jersey and provides easy accessibility for library patrons

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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