Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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The Main Library will be closed on Thursday, May 9, and

Friday, May 10, in preparation of our upcoming remodel. Hours at the North Edison and Clara Barton Branches will NOT be affected.

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Week of May 12 through 18

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Diabetes Self-Management Program
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 14
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.

Page Lovers Book Club
(Virtual)
Wednesday, May 15
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

In May, we will be reading Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks by Patrick Radden Keefe.

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 16
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.

Health Insurance Q&A: Understanding & Using Health Insurance
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 16
6:30-7:30pm
Main Library

Have you recently signed up for GetCoveredNJ or NJ FamilyCare and need some help figuring it out? Join us for a friendly talk about the basics of using your health insurance.

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Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Monday, May 13
10:00-10:30am
Main Library

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

Open to children ages 0-20 months with their caregivers.

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Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Monday, May 13
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 0-20 months with their caregivers.

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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, May 13
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.

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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, May 13
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.

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Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 15
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.

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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 15
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.

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Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 15
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join the PokéManiacs for a fun and friendly place to celebrate everything Pokémon!

Open to ages 5 - 11.

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Baby Bookworm
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 16
11:00-11:20am
Main Library

Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months.

May Flowers
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 16
11:30am-12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

April showers bring May flowers and we are growing our own flowers at the library.

Open to children ages 3 - 5.

LEGO Club
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 16
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 16
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 17
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 cultivate a love of reading and learning.

Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

K'nex Workshop
(In-Person)
Saturday, May 18
10:00-11:00am
Main Library

K'NEX is a rod and connector building system that lets you build whatever you can think of. Carnival rides, vehicles, buildings, or anything you like.

Due to small pieces, this program is for ages 6 and up.

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Saturday Stories
(In-Person)
Saturday, May 18
11:00-11:30am
North Edison Branch

Join us for a celebratory storytime as to end Children's Book Week!

Open to children ages 0 - 9.

Book BINGO
(In-Person)
Saturday, May 18
2:00-3:00pm
North Edison Branch

We're celebrating Children's Book Week by giving away free books! But to get them you have to win them in this fun BINGO game!

Open to ages 3 - 9 with a caregiver.

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Teen Trivia
(In-Person)
Monday, May 13
3:15-4:00pm
Main Library

Think you know the most about music, movies, and all things pop culture? Put your skills to the test alongside other teens!

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 14
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!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 15
7:00-8:30pm
North Edison Branch

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 monthly, and alternate between the North Edison Branch and the Main Library.

Ages 13 – 18. Registration required.

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Teen Trivia
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 16
3:15-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

Think you know the most about music, movies, and all things pop culture? Put your skills to the test alongside other teens!

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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