Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of December 1 through 7

Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, December 2
10:00-11:00 am
Zoom

In December, we will be reading Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See.

Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, December 2
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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Drop-In Tech Help
(In-Person)
Monday, December 2
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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Movie Matinee
(In-Person)
Tuesday, December 3
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for You've Got Mail starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

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Navigator Office Hours: Open Enrollment Period provided by Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Tuesday, December 3
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.

Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post
(Virtual)
Wednesday, December 4
2:00-3:00 pm
Zoom

Join us for a dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about "Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels."

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 5
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.

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 5
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, December 6
10:00-11:45 am
Main Library

Join us for Miracle on 34th Street starring Edmund Gwenn, John Payne, Maureen O'Hara, Natalie Wood, and Porter Hall.

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, December 2
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, December 2
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, December 4
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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Artsy Toddler
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 4
11:30 am-12:00 pm
North Edison Branch

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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Snow Making Craft
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 4
6:00-6:45 pm
Main Library

Come in and try your hand in making snow from scratch!

Open to children ages 3 - 9.

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Tots & Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 5
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, December 5
11:00-11:30 am
Main Library

Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months.

Winter Wonderland Story and Craft
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 5
6:30 -7:30 pm
Clara Barton Branch

Celebrate winter with stories and songs followed by a sweet treat. Little ones will get a chance to make a personalized craft to give to a loved one.

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Tiny Treasures
(In-Person)
Saturday, December 7
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Main Library

Join us for a fun and festive craft program where toddlers can create adorable gifts for their loved ones!

Open to children ages 2 - 9.

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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Saturday, December 7
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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Anime Club
(In-Person)
Monday, December 2
3:00-4:00 pm
Main Library

Here you will be able to get together, watch, and discuss anime of all genres.

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, December 3
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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Canvas Catastrophes
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 4
3:00-4:00 pm
North Edison Branch

Have a good laugh with friends or make new ones over the time spent painting with us!

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Teen Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Saturday, December 7
All Day
North Edison Branch

Can you find the winter themed items hidden in the library? Team up with friends to find the items hidden throughout the library!

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Bio Lab with WeMake 4-H
(In-Person)
Saturday, December 7
3:30-5:00 pm
North Edison Branch

We will do experiments using a microscope to see various plant cells, trace fingerprints like a professional, and analyze them in the shoes of an actual detective.

Open to kids grades 5+.

Girls Who Code
(Virtual)
Saturday, December 7
4:00-5:00 pm
Zoom

Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Open to girls in grade 5 - 12.

Home News Tribune – 1871 – Present

Read back issues of the Home News Tribune dating back to 1871. The collection consists of scanned images of original papers dating back to 1871. Gaps exist in the collection as it is still being scanned.

Note: Due to copyright restrictions This service is only available inside an Edison Public Library branch.

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