Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of December 15 through 21

Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, December 16
2:00-3:00pm
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, December 16
6:30-7:30pm
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."

Dealing with Grief and Other Emotional Challenges Through Meditation
(Virtual)
Monday, December 16
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Meditation helps the body and mind find peace and refuge in a time of great challenge and the benefits of practicing this can calm the emotions, release tension and anxiety in the body, and aid in acceptance.

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Drop-In Tech Help
(In-Person)
Tuesday, December 17
10:00-11:00am
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.

The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, December 17
1:30-2:30pm
Main Library

This month's selection is The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger,

Healthy Holiday Eating with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Tuesday, December 17
6:00-7:00pm

Join us as we discuss the ways we can be more mindful during the holidays.

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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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 19
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.

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 19
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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Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator provided by Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Friday, December 20
10:00am-2:00pm
Main Library

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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Navigator Office Hours: Open Enrollment Period provided by Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Saturday, December 21
10:00am-2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

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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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, December 16
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, December 16
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 and their caregivers.

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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 18
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.

Indoor Planetarium for Teens with Pearl Observatory
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 18
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

John Miller from Pearl Observatory will take you on a tour of the skies – pointing out planets, stars, constellations, and more!

Ages 8 and up.

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Tots & Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 19
10:00 -10:30am
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 and their caregivers.

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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 19
11:00-11:30am
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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Board Game Bonanza
(In-Person)
Saturday, December 21
2:00-3:30pm
Main Library

Gather with your family and friends for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and friendly competition. With a variety of games to choose from, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Open to children ages 4 - 11 and their families.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Monday, December 16
7:00-8:30pm
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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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, December 17
3:00-4:45pm
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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DIY Clay Magnets
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 18
3:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

Make them to put on your fridge or magnetic board or hand them out as gifts! Either way, you'll have fun making your very own clay magnet.

Indoor Planetarium for Teens with Pearl Observatory
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 18
4:30-5:30pm
Main Library

John Miller from Pearl Observatory will take you on a tour of the skies – pointing out planets, stars, constellations, and more!

Ages 12 and up.

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Teen Cupcake Decorating
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 19
3:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

Make the best cupcake and eat it too!

We provide the cupcakes- you provide the decorating.

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Coding in Python
(In-Person)
Saturday, December 21
3:30-5:00pm
North Edison Branch

In this workshop, students will learn the basic syntax for variables, data structures, loops, and more to write their programs in Python!

You must bring your own charged laptop!

Open to kids grades 5+.

A to Z World Food

A to Z World Food is the only food database that contains over 6,500 traditional recipes for international cuisine from 174 different countries! Fully searchable by country, ingredient, or keyword, this database will answer all your international cuisine and culture questions.

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