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Week of July 14 through 20

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The Spirit of Vaudeville with Richard Stillman
(In-Person)
Sunday, July 14
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Get a taste of Vaudeville! Richard Stillman performs charming song and dance routines, hat tricks, and music played on banjo, guitar, ukulele & musical washboard.
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Health Insurance for Kids: How to Apply for NJ FamilyCare
(In-Person)
Monday, July 15
10:00-10:30am
Main Library

Help is available for signing up your child for health insurance coverage or renewing coverage through NJ FamilyCare.
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Drop-In Tech Help
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 16
10:00-11:00am
Clara Barton Branch

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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Summer Veggies: Recipe Swap with Library Chef 
(Virtual)
Wednesday, July 17
6:00-7:00pm

A fun and interactive class where we’ll talk about how to use all those fresh fruits and veggies and share our favorite recipes.
 
Library Chef, a unique culinary journey, offers you the chance to enhance your kitchen skills with expert-led classes, all from the comfort of your home. Prior to this class, please visit https://app.librarychef.com/ and create a free account. 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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Take a Meditation Vacation
(Virtual)
Wednesday, July 17
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Need to escape the stress and strains of life? Would you like to learn how to immerse yourself in peace, calm, and joy? Join Jim Rose's meditation presentation to learn techniques to revive ourselves.
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 18
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Do you knit, crochet, or do needlework? Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library for some friendly camaraderie. All experience levels are welcome, please bring with you your supplies, patterns, etc.
 
Open to adults only
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How Money Works: Financial Wellness Workshop
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 18
3:30-4:30pm
Main Library

Dawn Gagnon, Senior Vice President and Lisa Arico, District Leader from Primerica discuss how to make the best of your financial situation.
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Flashback Fridays - 
Classic Movies
(In-Person)
Friday, July 19
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Join us for "Roman Holiday", starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Monday, July 15
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

Children and their caregivers will use musical instruments in this fun-filled half-hour story time that includes books, rhymes and songs!
 
Open to children ages 2 - 5.
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Little Explorers: Sponge Paint Watermelons
(In-Person)
Monday, July 15
2:00-2:30pm
Main Library

We will be using squishy sponges to create a sweet summer craft, slices of watermelons!
 
Open to ages 3 - 6
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Crazy 8s Club - For grades K to 2 - Session 1
(In-Person)
Monday, July 15
3:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join Crazy 8s Club - where you'll build stuff, make music, and have fun learning. Math will never be the same!
 
Crazy 8s Club is four days - July 15, 16, 17, and 18. Space is limited so please do not register your child if they are not able to attend all four days.
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Crazy 8s Club - For grades 3 to 5 - Session 1
(In-Person)
Monday, July 15
4:30-5:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join Crazy 8s Club - where you'll build stuff, make music, and have fun learning. Math will never be the same!
 
Crazy 8s Club is four days - July 15, 16, 17, and 18. Space is limited so please do not register your child if they are not able to attend all four days.
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Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade)
(Virtual)
Tuesday, July 16
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about "The Last Kids on Earth," both the book series and the animated series on Netflix.
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Crazy 8s Club - For grades K to 2 - Session 1
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 16
3:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join Crazy 8s Club - where you'll build stuff, make music, and have fun learning. Math will never be the same!
 
Crazy 8s Club is four days - July 15, 16, 17, and 18. Space is limited so please do not register your child if they are not able to attend all four days.
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Crazy 8s Club - For grades 3 to 5 - Session 1
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 16
4:30-5:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join Crazy 8s Club - where you'll build stuff, make music, and have fun learning. Math will never be the same!
 
Crazy 8s Club is four days - July 15, 16, 17, and 18. Space is limited so please do not register your child if they are not able to attend all four days.
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Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 17
9:30-11:00am
Main Library
 
Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2024.
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Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 17
11:30am-1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch
 
Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2024.
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Nature Explorers: Ages 6 - 11
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 17
2:00-3:00pm
North Edison Branch

We'll learn about animal habitats, make our own maps, observe nature you can find right here in Edison, and so much more!
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Crazy 8s Club - For grades K to 2 - Session 1
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 17
3:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join Crazy 8s Club - where you'll build stuff, make music, and have fun learning. Math will never be the same!
 
Crazy 8s Club is four days - July 15, 16, 17, and 18. Space is limited so please do not register your child if they are not able to attend all four days.
INFO

Crazy 8s Club - For grades 3 to 5 - Session 1
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 17
4:30-5:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join Crazy 8s Club - where you'll build stuff, make music, and have fun learning. Math will never be the same!
 
Crazy 8s Club is four days - July 15, 16, 17, and 18. Space is limited so please do not register your child if they are not able to attend all four days.
INFO

Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 17
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Celebrate your love of Pokémon with fun crafts, games, and, of course, Pokémon card trading!

Open to ages 5 - 11. Registration not required.
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Rainforest Revelations with Jenkinson's Aquarium
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 18
10:30-11:15am
Main Library

We will explore the different layers of the rainforest and discover the importance of this incredible habitat. Learn how we can help conserve them for future generations.
 
For ages 6 & up.
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Rainforest Revelations with Jenkinson's Aquarium
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 18
12:30-1:15pm
North Edison Branch

We will explore the different layers of the rainforest and discover the importance of this incredible habitat. Learn how we can help conserve them for future generations.
 
For ages 6 & up.
INFO

Nature Explorers: Ages 6 - 11
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 18
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

We'll learn about animal habitats, make our own maps, observe nature you can find right here in Edison, and so much more!
INFO

Crazy 8s Club - For grades K to 2 - Session 1
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 18
3:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join Crazy 8s Club - where you'll build stuff, make music, and have fun learning. Math will never be the same!
 
Crazy 8s Club is four days - July 15, 16, 17, and 18. Space is limited so please do not register your child if they are not able to attend all four days.
INFO

Crazy 8s Club - For grades 3 to 5 - Session 1
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 18
4:30-5:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join Crazy 8s Club - where you'll build stuff, make music, and have fun learning. Math will never be the same!
 
Crazy 8s Club is four days - July 15, 16, 17, and 18. Space is limited so please do not register your child if they are not able to attend all four days.
INFO
Parachute Play Date! Ages 2 - 6
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 18
5:00-5:30pm
Main Library
 
Get ready for a wiggly, giggly night of fun at the library with our parachute play date!
 
Open to children age 2 - 6.
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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 18
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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STEAM Rangers (ages 8-11)
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 18
6:00-7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Learn about a science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concept followed by a hands-on activity. Please register each child attending separately.
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Karate Demo Class with Satori Academy of Martial Arts
(In-Person)
Friday, July 19
10:00-11:00am
Clara Barton Branch

Instructors from the Satori Academy of Martial Arts will hold an introductory karate class. 
 
Open to ages 3 to 10 with a parent or guardian.
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Pokémon Academy: The Battle Against Team Rocket
(In-Person)
Friday, July 19
2:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

It's happened again: Pokémon are loose in the library! We're calling all Pokémon trainers to help us find them all!
 
Open to ages 3 - 11.
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Harry Potter Party: an After Hours Program
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 20
6:30-8:30pm
Main Library

We’re turning the library into Hogwarts! Join us as we celebrate Harry Potters birthday with some magic fun! You’ll be sorted into your respective houses and will get to enjoy a wide range of magical activities!
 
Open to children 5 - 11. Caregivers must attend with their children.

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Teen Terrarium Workshop
(In-Person)
Monday, July 15
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Build a REAL Terrarium to take home with you! Featuring Terrarium Builder Earl!
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Teen Talks: The life of an illustrator with Zoe Hansen
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 16
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Local New Jersey resident Zoe Hansen discusses what it means to be an illustrator. Learn tips and tricks on how to improve your abilities and how to utilize hand drawn techniques in the digital world.
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Teen Summer Movie series
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 17
6:30-8:30pm
North Edison Branch

It's summertime at the library. Beat the heat by sitting back and enjoying a movie with us!
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Teen Castle Crafters
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 18
3:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

Using marshmallows and toothpicks we will build our own 3-d castles.
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Girls Who Code Information Session with STEM 4-Her
(In-Person)
Friday, July 19
4:30-5:30pm
North Edison Branch

Come in and learn about the upcoming 10 week long Girls Who Code club that we'll be hosting via Zoom this summer!
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Teen Talks: The life of an illustrator with Zoe Hansen
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 20
3:00-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Local New Jersey resident Zoe Hansen discusses what it means to be an illustrator. Learn tips and tricks on how to improve your abilities and how to utilize hand drawn techniques in the digital world.
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Girls Who Code with STEM 4-Her
(Virtual)
Saturday, July 20
4:00-5:00pm
Zoom

In a series of 10 classes that will take place over the summer, STEM 4-Her will teach participants coding through activities and fun projects. Let's build a sisterhood of future female engineers!
 
Zoom links will be emailed to all registrants the week of the program.
 
Open to girls in grade 5 - 12.

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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
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