Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of October 13 through 19

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CrafterDark: Diamond Painting
(In-Person)
Monday, October 14
6:30-7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

A community art project.

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Coffee & Book Chat
(In-Person)
Tuesday, October 15
10:00-11:00am
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for our no-pressure book club! Come discuss your current reads, your favorite (or least favorite!) books, and get new recommendations from your fellow readers!

Take Control of Your Health: Chronic Disease Self Management
(In-Person)
Tuesday, October 15
1:00-3:30pm
North Edison Branch

If you have a chronic condition such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, or other please join us!

Breast Health Lecture: What Can You Do?
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 16
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Join Hackensack Meridian Health Nurse Educator, Patricia Hessinger RN for an informative discussion about Breast Health, what you can do to prevent breast cancer and why it is important to get an annual mammogram.

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 17
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

18th Century Medicine
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 17
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Medicine and Surgery of the American Revolution.

Dehydrator fun foods! YAY or NAY? with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Thursday, October 17
6:00-7:00pm
Zoom

Let's chat and explore foods that we can turn into healthy snacks! Short demo on Kimchi chips.

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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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, October 14
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 14
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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Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Tuesday, October 15
11:00-11:45am
Main Library

Join us in this phonics-based program where we'll introduce our earliest readers to the alphabet through individual letters to help cultivate a love of reading and learning.

Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

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Firefighters @ the Library
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 16
11:00am-12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us at the library as local firefighters come to talk about fire safety, while showing us their awesome gear and get a glimpse of their fire engine.

Open to children ages 3 - 9.

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Artsy Toddler
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 16
11:30am-12:00pm
North Edison Branch

Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art.

Dress for mess.

Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

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Jug Jackolanterns
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 16
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

In this hands-on program, kids will transform ordinary water jugs into extraordinary jack-o-lanterns.

Open to children ages 3 - 9.

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Tots & Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 17
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 17
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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STEAM Explorers
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 17
4:15-4:45pm
Main Library

Each month, we'll tackle a new project, exploring the exciting worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Let's ignite your creativity and curiosity together!

Open to children ages 6 - 11.

Directed Drawing: Spider!
(In-Person)
Thursday, October 17
5:30-6:00pm
Main Library

Learn how to draw a one-of-a-kind spider in this step-by-step demonstration!

Open to ages 6 - 11

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Firefighters @ the Library
(In-Person)
Friday, October 18
11:00am-12:00pm
North Edison Branch

Join us at the library as local firefighters come to talk about fire safety, while showing us their awesome gear and get a glimpse of their fire engine.

Open to children ages 3 - 9.

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, October 15
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 16
7:00-8:30pm
North Edison Branch

The starting point for teen volunteering at the Library. TAB gives teens a platform to direct and shape services and volunteer opportunities at the Edison Public Library. Meetings will take place monthly, and alternate between the North Edison Branch and the Main Library. TAB members can attend meetings at BOTH locations.

Ages 13 – 18.

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