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Week of October 6 through 12

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Afro-Peruvian Music Workshop with artist Hector Morales
(In-Person)
Sunday, October 6
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

A hands-on celebration of Afro-Peruvian music and its main instrument, the cajón.
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Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, October 7
10:00-11:00am
Zoom

In October, we will be reading The Girls With No Names by Serena Burdick.
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Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, October 7
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
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Drop-In Tech Help
(In-Person)
Monday, October 7
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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Ironclad
(In-Person)
Tuesday, October 8
1:00-2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

This lecture reveals every aspect of a sailor's life, from enlistment to his shipboard routine to the experience of combat.
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Take Control of Your Health: Chronic Disease Self Management
(In-Person)
Tuesday, October 8
1:00-3:30pm
North Edison Branch

If you have a chronic condition such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, or other please join us!
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Meal Prep Party! with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Tuesday, October 8
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Ever thought about having a meal prep party? Let’s chat and see if it’s something you’d love to start with your friends!
 
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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Artist Roundtable
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 9
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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Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
(Virtual)
Wednesday, October 9
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author.
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 10
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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NJ SHARES
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 10
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

NJ SHARES is a nationally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides statewide assistance and referral for families who need help paying energy, water, and telephone bills.
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Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator provided by Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Friday, October 11
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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Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Friday, October 11
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, October 7
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, October 7
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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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 9
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, October 9
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Do you dig awesome art and stories that come alive with BANGS and WHAMS? Then join The Graphic Novel Guild, the coolest place for kids who love graphic novels!
 
Open to children ages 8 - 11.
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Tots & Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 10
10:00-10:30am
Main Library

Children 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, October 10
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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Movie Mornings: Hotel Transylvania
(In-Person)
Saturday, October 12
11:00am-1:00pm
Main Library

Join us for a showing of Hotel Transylvania (2012, Rated PG, 91 min, Columbia Pictures Industries Inc.)
 
Open to children 3 - 11.
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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Saturday, October 12
3:00-3:45pm
Main Library

Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!

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Teen Honey Heist Game
(In-Person)
Tuesday, October 8
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Work together to steal the honey in this co-op game!
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Which Paranormal Creature are you?
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 10
3:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

Find out what Paranormal creature you are and play some fun games.
 
Ages 12-18.

Learning Express Hub

This site offers college admissions test preparation, including ACT, SAT, and AP plus other skill-building resources for classroom and homework success.
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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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