Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of April 28 through May 4

Health Insurance Literacy - 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Health Coverage
(In-Person)
Monday, April 29
6:30-7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Understanding your health insurance plan can be overwhelming and confusing. We’ll discuss how to make the most of your health coverage so you feel more comfortable making well-informed choices.

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Diabetes Self-Management Program
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 30
1:00-2:00pm
North Edison Branch

This is a 6-Week Workshop. If you have diabetes or prediabetes, please join us!

Participants will receive a free book and completion certificate.

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

April's book is Bad City: Peril and Power in the City of Angels by Paul Pringle.

Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I: An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt
(Virtual)
Wednesday, May 1
3:00-4:00pm
Zoom

New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt talks about his instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel.

Homemade Tortillas, Quesadillas & Pico de Gallo with LibraryChef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, May 1
7:00-8:00pm

LibraryChef offers you the chance to enhance your kitchen skills with expert-led classes from the comfort of your home.

Prior to this class, please create a free account at https://app.librarychef.com You will need an email address and the Library's zip code (08817). Be sure to Secure Your Spot after clicking the Register button.

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 2
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.

Superhero Cape Making
(In-Person)
Monday, April 29
4:00-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

We're celebrating Superhero Day by becoming superheroes of our very own!

Open to ages 4-9.

Artsy Toddler
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 1
1:00-1:30pm
North Edison Branch

Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art.

Dress for mess.

Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

May the Fourth Be With You
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 1
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

May the Fourth be With You in this special Star Wars-themed program!

Open to children ages 5-9.

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Baby Bookworm: Lapsit Rhymes
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 2
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.

Artsy Toddler
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 2
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art.

Dress for mess.

Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

LEGO Club
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 2
6:00-6:45pm
North Edison Branch

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

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Family PJ Storytime
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 2
6:00-6:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.

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Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Friday, May 3
11:00-11:45am
Main Library

This phonics-based program will introduce our earliest readers to the alphabet through individual letters or letter blends to cultivate a love of reading and learning.

Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

May the Fourth Be With You
(In-Person)
Saturday, May 4
1:00-3:30pm
North Edison Branch

May the Fourth be With You in this special Star Wars-themed program!

Open to children ages 5-9.

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Teen Screen Scene
(In-Person)
Monday, April 29
3:15-4:30pm
Main Library

Missed your chance at seeing the latest Into the Spider-Verse movie? Well here's your chance to see it for free! Bring your friends and we'll bring the snacks!

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 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!

Ages 12 - 18

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Family Game Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 1
3:30-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Each week we will play a popular Nintendo Switch title that may be rated E for everyone or E10+ for everyone ages ten and up.

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DIY Journal Making
(In-Person)
Friday, May 3
3:15-4:00pm
Main Library

Create your very own one of a kind journal!

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

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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