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Week of September 8 through 14

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Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, September 9
10:00-11:00am
Zoom

In September, we will be reading Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson.
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Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, September 9
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga, suitable for people of all ages and experience levels. Sessions will be held on a bi-weekly basis. Registration is required.
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Drop-In Tech Help
(In-Person)
Monday, September 9
6:00-7:00pm
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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Coffee & Book Chat
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 10
10:00-11:00am
Clara Barton Branch

Come discuss your current reads, your favorite (or least favorite!) books, and get new recommendations from your fellow readers!
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Health Insurance for Kids: How to Apply for NJ FamilyCare
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 10
10:00-10:45am
Main Library

Help is available for signing up your child for health insurance coverage or renewing coverage through NJ FamilyCare.
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Capturing the Human Drama of 9/11 and D-Day Through Oral History with Garrett Graff
(Virtual)
Tuesday, September 10
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

An expert at capturing human drama, Graff will speak about his oral histories, The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 and When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day.
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Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Tuesday, September 10
7:00-8:00pm

These delicious Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins will make your house smell like autumn heaven!
 
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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Artist Roundtable
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 11
7:00-8:00pm
North Edison Branch

Share your ideas, experiences, thoughts or just come to listen and learn. This is an open format of sharing and discussion. We will have a facilitator for this in-person workshop.
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 12
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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Take a Break from Stress Through Meditation
(Virtual)
Thursday, September 12
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

When uncertainty surrounds us, there is a way to discover peace and stability within us through meditation.
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Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator provided by Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Friday, September 13
10:00am-2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Health Insurance Navigators are available to assist residents with enrolling in a health insurance plan through GetCoveredNJ or NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)
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Introduction to Genealogy
(In-Person)
Friday, September 13
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Learn outside the box thinking and approaches to genealogy from a historian with over 25 years of investigative experience. In this class, you will learn the basics of using Ancestry.com and starting your family tree.
 
Participants are encouraged to bring their devices (i.e. laptop or tablet) to follow along with the instructor.

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, September 9
10:00-10:30am
Main Library

Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Monday, September 9
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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Fun & Turn Shapes in Art
(In-Person)
Monday, September 9
7:00-7:30pm
North Edison Branch

Have fun to turn basic geometric shapes into creative art.

Open for children ages 6-10.
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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 10
10:30-11:00am
North Edison Branch

Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 10
11:30am-12:00pm
North Edison Branch

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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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 11
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes. Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, laugh, and play.
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The Graphic Novel Guild: a Book Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 11
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

This club is for anyone who wants to have a blast reading, drawing, and talking about all things graphic novels! 
 
Please bring your favorite graphic novel or any graphic novel you've recently read to discuss with the group! 
 
Open to children ages 8 - 11.
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Tots & Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 12
10:00-10:30am
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 and their caregivers. 
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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 12
11:00-11:15am
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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Friendship bracelet
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 12
4:00-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Let's make colorful friendship bracelets of yarn without a needle. AGES 7 - 11
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Directed Drawing: Back to School Bus
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 12
5:30-6:00pm
Main Library

Join us for a step-by-step drawing demonstration of a classic school bus.
 
Open to ages 6 - 11. 
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Family PJ Storytime
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 12
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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Teen Anime Club
(In-Person)
Monday, September 9
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Make new friends and discover new anime or rewatch a classic! Either way you’re sure to enjoy this club! Here you will be able to get together, watch, and discuss anime of all genres.
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Teen Marvel/DC Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 11
3:00-5:00pm
North Edison Branch

Make new friends and discover new superhero movies or rewatch a classic! Here you will be able to get together, watch, and discuss superheros from both Marvel and DC.
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Iphone-ography
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 12
3:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

No professional photography skills needed! Show off your creative style with the photos you take. Have fun playing with perspectives with the use of camera angles.
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Teen DIY Charms
(In-Person)
Saturday, September 14
3:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

Draw whatever you like on the shrinky dink and watch as your creation becomes a charm!

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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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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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