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Week of November 3 through November 9

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Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, November 4
10:00-11:00 am
Zoom

In November, we will be reading Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane.
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Drop-In Tech Help
(In-Person)
Monday, November 4
6:00-7:00 pm
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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Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 5
6:30-8:00 pm
North Edison Branch

Learn the history of the kora, how it is built, who typically plays it and the types of events at which it is often utilized.

Open to Adults and children ages 10 & up.
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Mashed or Whipped Perfect Potatoes with LibraryChef
(Virtual)
Tuesday, November 5
7:00-8:00 pm

Master the art of creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes from scratch.
 
Prior to this class, please visit https://app.librarychef.com/ and create a free account. You will need an email address and your Library card number. Be sure to Secure Your Spot after clicking the Register button.
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Take Control of Your Health
Chronic Disease Self Management
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 6
1:00-3:30 pm
North Edison Branch

If you have a chronic condition such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, or other please join us!
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 7
1:00-3:00 pm
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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A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr.
(Virtual)
Thursday, November 7
7:00-8:00 pm
Zoom

Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford, Jr. chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.
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Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator provided by Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Friday, November 8
10:00 am-2:00 pm
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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Terrarium Workshop
(In-Person)
Friday, November 8
11:00 am-12:30 pm
Main Library

Participants will create a self-sustaining, closed terrarium with expert builder Earl Hicks.

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Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 5
11:00-11:45 am
Main Library

Join us in this phonics-based program where we'll introduce our earliest readers to the alphabet through individual letters or letter blends to help cultivate a love of reading.
 
Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.
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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 6
11:00-11:30 am
Clara Barton Branch

Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.
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Tots & Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 7
10:00-10:30 am
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, November 7
11:00-11:15 am
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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Artsy Toddler
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 7
1:30-2:15 pm
Main Library

Toddlers will learn new motor skills by using paint, glue, crayons, and stamps to create amazing works of art. 
 
Dress for mess.
 
Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.
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Family PJ Storytime
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 7
6:00-6:30 pm
Clara Barton Branch

Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.
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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 9
2:00-2:45 pm
Main Library

Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!
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Bird House Decorating
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 9
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Main Library

Decorate a bird house and learn about different birds native to New Jersey!
 
Open to children ages 5 - 9.

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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Monday, November 4
7:00-8:30 pm
Main Library

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.
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 6
7:00-8:30 pm
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.
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Teen Fictional Fan Favorites Election
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 7
All Day
North Edison Branch

Election day may be over but its not too late to vote for your favorite fictional characters! Whichever character wins will be posted on the Teen board!
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Learn About Rocketry and meet Team Mach Lightspeed
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 9
2:00-4:00 pm
North Edison Branch

Meet members of Team Mach Lightspeed, a local high school rocketry team that is competing in the  American Rocketry Challenge.
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Web Design using HTML and CSS
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 9
3:30-5:00 pm
North Edison Branch

We will learn the basic concepts of Web Design in a fun and engaging manner. This workshop covers the basic code to build a website and create text, lists, links, images, and tables using HTML and CSS.
 
Please bring your own charged laptops.
 
For kids in grades 5 - 12.

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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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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