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Week of March 24 through 30

VITA Tax Preparation Services provided by United Way of Central Jersey
(In-Person)
Monday, March 25
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.

AARP Tax Aide
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 26
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.

Diabetes Self-Management Program
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 26
1:00-2:00pm
North Edison Branch

Meet others going through similar experiences and learn about healthy eating, exercise, preventing complications, medication management, and more!

This is a 6-Week Workshop.

The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 26
1:30-2:30pm
Main Library

This month's selection is The Housemaid by Freida McFadden.

Understanding Medicare Seminar
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 26
6:00-7:30pm
North Edison Branch

A Medicare seminar presented by American Senior Benefits.

Beyond the Table with a Registered Dietitian
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 27
7:00-8:00pm
Clara Barton 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.

Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 28
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. 

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Monday, March 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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.

Bunny Storytime at the Menlo Park Mall
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 26
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!

Holi Special: Thandai Making and Story Reading for Children
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 26
6:30-7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Celebrate the joyous festival of Holi with a special program designed for children.
 
Open to children ages 5 to 11 with a parent/caregiver.

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 27
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 27
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.

Youth Art Show Reception
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 27
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

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

Baby Bookworm: Lapsit Rhymes
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 28
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.

Spring In Your Step Craft
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 28
4:00-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

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

Pokemon Training Academy
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 30
1:00-3:30pm
Main Library

We're calling all Pokemon trainers to help us find them all! Pick a Poke-Pal and decorate a Poke Ball as you get ready to hunt Pokemon (you might even find a legendary).
 
Open to ages 3 - 11.

LEGO Club
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 30
2:00-2:45pm
Main Library

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

Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 26
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 Smash Bros. Ultimate
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 27
3:30-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Come play the fan favorite Nintendo fighting game series Super Smash Bros. at the library! Use your favorite characters or try practicing with new ones as you meet fellow Smash players. This week's game is rated E10+

Holi Craft & Colors for Teens
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 27
6:30-7:30pm
North Edison Branch

Learn to make natural Holi color powder and a Holi-themed bookmark featuring dried flowers.
 
Open to teens ages 12 to 18.

The Palace Project

The New Jersey State Library offers the Palace Project, a new digital library service, that offers access to free ebooks and audiobooks in one easy-to-use app for all residents of New Jersey. Through the Palace app, library users have access to over 20,000 items curated by the Digital Public Library of America and the New Jersey State Library. 

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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