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Week of September 22 through 28

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Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, September 23
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)
Tuesday, September 24
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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The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 24
1:30-2:30pm
Main Library

September's selection is The Measure by Nikki Erlick.
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Flavors of Fall: Cookbook Club Special!
(Virtual)
Tuesday, September 24
5:00-6:00pm

Make your favorite fall dish and bring it to our virtual cookbook club. Share pics and recipes with the community, and let's chat about the delicious flavors of fall.
 
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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Voter Registration Information by Metro-Jersey Section, National Council of Jewish Women
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 24
5:30-6:30pm
North Edison Branch

The Metro-Jersey Section of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) will provide information on and assistance with voter registration.
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A Look Inside the Guardianship System with investigative journalist Diane Dimond
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 24
6:30-8:30pm
North Edison Branch

Diane Dimond is a multiple award-winning freelance journalist, author, syndicated columnist, and former television correspondent who specializes in crime and justice issues. She has worked at National Public Radio, WCBS-TV, Hard Copy, the Today Show, MSNBC, CNBC, and Court TV.
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Movie Matinee
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 25
1:00-2:45pm
North Edison Branch

Showing Book Club, starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen.
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An Evening of Black Girl Joy with the Authors of Black Girl, Black Girl
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 25
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Meet Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond, the authors of a new inspiring picture book from Sourcebooks.
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 26
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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Medicare Scams & Fraud
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 26
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Learn how to spot and report Medicare scams.
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MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
(In-Person)
Friday, September 27
10:00am-12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Each year, The Manhattan Short Film Festival receives in excess of 1800 film entries from all over the world. Only 10 of these films are selected as finalists and screened.
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Flashback Fridays
(In-Person)
Friday, September 27
10:00am-12:30pm
Main Library

Showing Hello, Dolly!, starring Barbra Streisand, Walter Matthau, Michael Crawford, Marianne McAndrew, and Louis Armstrong.
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MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
(In-Person)
Saturday, September 28
2:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

Each year, The Manhattan Short Film Festival receives in excess of 1800 film entries from all over the world. Only 10 of these films are selected as finalists and screened.

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, September 23
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 23
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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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 24
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 24
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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Paper Flowers Craft
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 24
3:45-4:15pm
Clara Barton Branch

Enjoy making vibrant color paper flowers to make a bouquet or decorate a picture frame. Spark your imagination and creativity to beautify it.
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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 24
4:00-4:45pm
North Edison Branch

Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!
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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 25
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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Tots & Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 26
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 26
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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Fall Shrinky Dinks
(In-Person)
Saturday, September 28
2:00-2:30pm
Main Library

Join us for a fun-filled crafting session where you'll design and create your very own fall-themed Shrinky Dink masterpieces.
 
Open to children 5 - 9.

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Zine Making
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 25
3:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

Zines are a fun way to express yourself! It can be a drawing, clippings, stickers, photos, anything you can think of because there are no rules! 
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Game Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 26
3:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Brainfuse | VetNow

Brainfuse’s VetNow resource offers free online VA benefits eligibility, community resources, job assistance & academic tutoring for Veterans and their families.
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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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