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Week of June 16 through 22

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Celebrate Pride with the New Jersey Gay Men's Chorus
(In-Person)
Sunday, June 16
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

The Chorus will perform a selection of well-known tunes and classic favorites along with some new songs commemorating Pride Month and their upcoming trip to perform at the GALA Festival in Minneapolis.
 
Open to all. Registration is suggested but not required.
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Alzheimer's Awareness Presentation
(In-Person)
Monday, June 17
7:00-7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Learn about the Alzheimer's Association and available care and support tools, programs and services and general community support.
 
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association Greater NJ Chapter.
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Drop-In Tech Help
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 18
10:00-11:00am
Clara Barton Branch

Need help with your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or other device? Stop by the library during one of our Drop-In Tech Help sessions for a one-on-one meeting with a librarian to help you get things sorted.
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Alzheimer's Awareness Presentation
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 19
1:00-1:30pm
North Edison Branch

Learn about the Alzheimer's Association and available care and support tools, programs and services and general community support.
 
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association Greater NJ Chapter.
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Retention Despite Oppression: Africanist Dances of the American South
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 19
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

Dr. Jeff Friedman, Professor of Dance Studies at Rutgers University, will lecture on the Africanist dance aesthetic and African Arts Complex in the Southern U.S. during the 17th-19th centuries.
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 20
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. 
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Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell
(Virtual)
Thursday, June 20
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

Bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face as she presents lessons from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School. 
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Pride History
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 20
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Join Gordon Sauer from SAGE, as he discusses Pride—its history and what it means to the LGBTQ+ community. 
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An Evening with Author Pallavi Sharma Dixit
(In-Person)
Friday, June 21
5:30-7:30pm
North Edison Branch

Celebrate with Pallavi Sharma Dixit, debut author, and JP Stevens alumna, as she talks about Edison (her hometown) and Edison (her novel).

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Little Explorers - Bug Jar
(In-Person)
Monday, June 17
2:00-2:30pm
Main Library

Come and make pretend bug jars and learn about the different types of summer insects!
 
For ages 3 - 6
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Baby Bookworm
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 20
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. 
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Movie Night: Luca
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 20
6:00-7:30pm
North Edison Branch

Join us at the library for a showing of Luca (2021, Rated PG, 101 min, Disney Pixar)!
 
Open to children 0 - 11.
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Begin Your Summer Reading Adventure
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 22
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Your Summer Reading Adventure begins with a rocking performance by Tim Hoh's Music for Kids at 10 am. After you dance your way through his show, move around the building and stop at the craft and activity stations. Don't forget to stop for a glitter tattoo, a balloon animal, and some cotton candy before leaving with a stack of books to get your vacation reading started!
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Begin Your Summer Reading Adventure
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 22
11:30am-1:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Your Summer Reading Adventure begins with a rocking performance by Tim Hoh's Music for Kids at 10 am. After you dance your way through his show, move around the building and stop at the craft and activity stations. Don't forget to stop for a glitter tattoo, a balloon animal, and some cotton candy before leaving with a stack of books to get your vacation reading started!
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Begin Your Summer Reading Adventure
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 22
1:00-3:00pm
North Edison Branch

Your Summer Reading Adventure begins with a rocking performance by Tim Hoh's Music for Kids at 10 am. After you dance your way through his show, move around the building and stop at the craft and activity stations. Don't forget to stop for a glitter tattoo, a balloon animal, and some cotton candy before leaving with a stack of books to get your vacation reading started!

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Teen Summer Scavenger hunt
(In-Person)
Monday, June 17
All Day
Main Library

Find the summer-themed items hidden in the library!
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Family Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 18
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!
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Family Game Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 19
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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Chalk the walk
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 20
1:10-2:15pm
North Edison Branch

Let’s enjoy the summer by decorating the sidewalk/ entrance using the chalk provided. Relax and draw whatever comes to mind!

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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
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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 
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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
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Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman
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