Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of July 21 through 27

Elder Law Information Session - New Jersey State Bar Foundation Speakers Bureau
(In-Person)
Monday, July 22
6:30-8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Donald Dennison, an Associate at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, will speak about Elder Law and the various legal aspects of aging.

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Senior Bingo
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 23
10:00-11:00am
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for a fun, laid-back morning of classic bingo. You may even win a prize (or two)!

Hand Sewing Project: Cactus
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 23
1:00-2:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Ellen from Sew-It! Workshop will show you how to create a summer, flowering cactus plant that never needs watering!

Open to Adults. Registration is required as space and materials are limited.

Hand Sewing Project: Cactus
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 23
3:30-5:00pm
North Edison Branch

Ellen from Sew-It! Workshop will show you how to create a summer, flowering cactus plant that never needs watering!

Open to Adults. Registration is required as space and materials are limited.

Hand Sewing Project: Cactus
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 23
6:30-8:00pm
Main Library

Ellen from Sew-It! Workshop will show you how to create a summer, flowering cactus plant that never needs watering!

Open to Adults. Registration is required as space and materials are limited.

Alzheimer's Awareness Presentation
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 24
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.

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Drop-In Tech Help
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 25
10:00-11:00am
Main Library

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.

Health Insurance for Kids: How to Apply for NJ FamilyCare
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 25
11:00-11:45am
Clara Barton Branch

Help is available for signing up your child for health insurance coverage or renewing coverage through NJ FamilyCare.

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 25
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

Ethel Merman: Lectures In Song
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 27
2:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Merman’s mystique lay in the extraordinary power of a voice delivered by a sassy, humorous, no-nonsense dame. She could be touching and feminine, she could be a steamroller. Whatever it was, it was invincibly Merman, and what you saw was what you got.

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Littlest Literary Adventures
(In-Person)
Monday, July 22
10:00-10:30am
North Edison Branch

Bring your babies to the library for their introduction to summer adventures! We will enjoy stories, songs, and bounces to start off the week on a high note.

This program is designed for infants and babies from 0 - 18 months old.

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Monday, July 22
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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Summer Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, July 22
11:00-11:30am
North Edison Branch

Kids ages 0-9 and their caregivers are invited to our interactive story time!

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Library Olympics
(In-Person)
Monday, July 22
2:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

Join us and compete in activities like ring toss, discus throw, and more. We will also make our very own Olympic torches and honor our participants with Edison Library medals!

For ages 6-11.

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Safari Adventure
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 23
11:30am-12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us as we step into the safari and discover new animals and embark on a fun adventure! We'll be making binoculars, decorating safari hats, and searching for animals loose in the library!

Open to children ages 3 - 9.

Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 24
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.

Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 24
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 24
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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Parachute Play Date! Ages 2 - 6
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 24
2:30-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

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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Safari Adventure
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 24
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Join us as we step into the safari and discover new animals and embark on a fun adventure! We'll be making binoculars, decorating safari hats, and searching for animals loose in the library!

Open to children ages 3 - 9.

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Bugs on the Go!
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 25
10:00-10:40am
Clara Barton Branch

Insectropolis brings a variety of live bugs and exotic pinned specimens to investigate and celebrate the diversity of life.

Ages 5-11.

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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 25
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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Bugs on the Go!
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 25
12:00-12:40pm
North Edison Branch

Insectropolis brings a variety of live bugs and exotic pinned specimens to investigate and celebrate the diversity of life.

Ages 5-11.

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Bugs on the Go!
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 25
12:45-1:20pm
North Edison Branch

Insectropolis brings a variety of live bugs and exotic pinned specimens to investigate and celebrate the diversity of life.

Ages 5-11.

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Bugs on the Go!
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 25
2:30-3:10pm
Main Library

Insectropolis brings a variety of live bugs and exotic pinned specimens to investigate and celebrate the diversity of life.

Ages 5-11.

Directed Drawing: Shark Week
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 25
5:00-5:30pm
Main Library

Join us for a step-by-step demonstration, where you'll learn how to draw a shark and learn some fun facts along the way!

Open to ages 6 - 11

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Campfire Night
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 25
6:00-7:30pm
North Edison Branch

Sit by the campfire as we read some spooky books and do some crafts!

Open to children 0 - 11 and their families.

Full STEAM Ahead (ages 5-7)
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 25
6:00-7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics -- visit the library to learn about one of these concepts in this hands-on program.

My First Escape Room: Pokemon Session 1
(In-Person)
Friday, July 26
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

Team Rocket has hidden four Pokemon and you need to find them! Use your detective skills to solve the puzzles, find the Pokemon, and make it out of the room before the time is up!

Open to children ages 5 - 11.

My First Escape Room: Pokemon Session 2
(In-Person)
Friday, July 26
12:00-12:30pm
Main Library

Team Rocket has hidden four Pokemon and you need to find them! Use your detective skills to solve the puzzles, find the Pokemon, and make it out of the room before the time is up!

Open to children ages 5 - 11.

My First Escape Room: Pokemon Session 3
(In-Person)
Friday, July 26
1:00-1:30pm
Main Library

Team Rocket has hidden four Pokemon and you need to find them! Use your detective skills to solve the puzzles, find the Pokemon, and make it out of the room before the time is up!

Open to children ages 5 - 11.

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Mad Hatter Party
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 27
2:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

Enjoy the wonderful journey of Alice in Wonderland with a craft and refreshments.

Open to children ages 3 - 9.

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Summer Teen Trivia
(In-Person)
Monday, July 22
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

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

Learning the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th)
(Virtual)
Tuesday, July 23
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Elizabeth Acevedo will provide a short reading from her bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X, serving as the backdrop to this amazing chat!

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Summer Teen Trivia
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 24
3:00-4:00pm
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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Family Game Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 24
3:30-4:30pm
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.

Teen Terrarium Workshop
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 25
3:30-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Build a REAL Terrarium to take home with you! Featuring Terrarium Builder Earl!

Girls Who Code with STEM 4-Her
(Virtual)
Friday, July 26
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.

Girls Who Code with STEM 4-Her
(Virtual)
Saturday, July 27
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.

Niche Academy

Niche Academy provides interactive multimedia tutorials on a variety of topics, such as learning commonly used programs like Windows and Gmail or understanding popular social media applications like Instagram and Snapchat. Niche Academy also has tutorials for other services and databases offered by the Edison Public Library.

ACCESS

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