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Week of November 17 through 23

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Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, November 18
2:00-3:00 pm
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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CrafterDark: Diamond Painting
(In-Person)
Monday, November 18
6:30-7:30 pm
Clara Barton Branch

The Diamond Art Club describes diamond art as "Similar to both cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting is a new creative hobby that has taken the world by storm, especially fans of DIY crafts."
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Drop-In Tech Help
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 19
10:00-11:00 am
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 Lenape Tribe
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 19
1:00-2:00 pm
Clara Barton Branch

Listen to the oral histories of the Lenape, the creation myths, and other lore that embody the Lenape culture, while participants have an opportunity to handle gourd bowls and deer hide hunting bags and seed bags.
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Navigator Office Hours: Open Enrollment Period provided by Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 19
4:00-8:00 pm
Main Library

Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator for residents seeking help during GetCoveredNJ Open Enrollment Period (November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025). Free 1-on-1 assistance available by appointment or walk-in.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers – What’s Next? with LibraryChef
(Virtual)
Tuesday, November 19
6:00-7:00 pm

Learn creative ways to turn your Thanksgiving remnants into exciting new dishes. Let’s make the most out of your holiday feast!
 
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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Karate Demo Class with Satori Martial Arts Academy
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 20
6:30-7:30 pm
Main Library

Join instructors from Satori Academy of Martial Arts for a fun and engaging karate demonstration and introductory class. Get ready to break a board with expert guidance and take the first step in your martial arts adventure!
Open to ages 3 to 10 with a parent or guardian.
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Native Rights and Culture in Fiction: A Conversation with Mona Susan Power
(Virtual)
Wednesday, November 20
7:00-8:00 pm
Zoom

Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel and how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture using a symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls. 
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 21
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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Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 21
1:00-2:00 pm
Main Library

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
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Flashback Fridays
(In-Person)
Friday, November 22
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Main Library

Join us for Meet Me in St. Louis starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Lucille Bremer, Mary Astor, and Leon Ames.
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Pop-Up Bake Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Edison Public Library
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 23
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Main Library

Stop in to support the Friends' mission and get yourself a sweet treat. This sale will occur until 4:00 PM or until all of the goodies are gone—whichever comes first—so get there early to guarantee yourself something tasty.

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, November 18
10:00-10:30 am
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, November 18
11:00-11:30 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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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 20
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 21
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 21
11:00-11:20 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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Planting at Home
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 23
11:00-11:45 am
Main Library

Join us as we learn about the parts of a flower and what it takes to take care of one at home!
 
Open to children ages 6 - 9.
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Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 23
2:00-3:00 pm
Main Library

Celebrate your love of Pokémon with fun crafts, games, and, of course, Pokémon card trading!

Open to ages 5 - 11.

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Edward Scissorhands Movie Showing
(In-Person)
Monday, November 18
3:00-5:00 pm
Main Library

Sit back and relax as we watch a Winter classic. Bring your friends and enjoy one of Johnny Depp's and Winona Ryder's earlier movies.
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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 19
3:00-4:45 pm
Main Library

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
 
Hang out, make friends, and play some video games!
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Escape from the Library: Thanksgiving Edition
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 21
3:00-3:45 pm
North Edison Branch

You have 30mins to help the turkey escape before dinner time starts! Do you think you and your team will solve the puzzle in such a short time? Only one way to find out!
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Learn About Rocketry and meet Team Mach Lightspeed
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 23
2:00-4:00 pm
Clara Barton 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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SPIKE Robotics
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 23
2:00-3:30 pm
North Edison Branch

Students will learn how to build and program robots using SPIKE robots and perform simple tasks using sensors. This workshop is for beginner-level students who don't have experience with robotics. 
 
You need to bring your laptop to the class.
 
For kids in grades 5 - 12.

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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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