Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of January 5 through 11

Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, January 6
10:00-11:00am
Zoom

January's selection is My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout.

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Movie Matinee
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 7
10:30am-12:35pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Fly Me to the Moon starring Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Woody Harrelson, Anna Garcia, and Stephanie Kurtzuba.

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Senior Bingo
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 8
11:00am-12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for a fun, laid-back morning of classic bingo. You may even win a prize (or two)!

Meditation: Experience Peace, Calm, and Joy
(Virtual)
Wednesday, January 8
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

The outer world can be negative and stressful, so we need some way to leave it behind for a while to access the joy, calm, and peace that lies within each of us.

Classic Minestrone Soup with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, January 8
7:00-8:00pm

Learn to make a hearty, classic soup, perfect for winter.

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.

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 9
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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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 9
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.

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Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator provided by Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Friday, January 10
10:00am-2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Health Insurance Navigators are available to assist residents with enrolling in a health insurance plan through GetCoveredNJ or NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)

Hands Only CPR with Hackensack Meridian Health
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 11
11:00am-12:00pm
North Edison Branch

Join Hackensack Meridian Health Instructor Michelle Norek, RN, and learn how to save a life by learning Hands Only CPR. This interactive demonstration program will allow you to learn how to provide CPR and let you try the technique on the mannequins.

Please note this is NOT a certification class.

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Snowman Take and Make Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, January 6
Clara Barton Branch
While Supplies Last

Make a snowman in the comfort of your own home! Stop by the library to pick up a snowman Take and Make!

For ages 0 - 11.

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Snowman Take and Make Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, January 6
North Edison Branch
While Supplies Last

Make a snowman in the comfort of your own home! Stop by the library to pick up a snowman Take and Make!

For ages 0 - 11.

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, January 6
10:00-10:30am
North Edison Branch

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, January 6
11:00-11:30am
North Edison Branch

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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Artsy Toddler
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 7
11:00-11:30am
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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Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 8
6:00-7:00pm
North Edison Branch

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

Open to ages 5 - 11.

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 9
10:00-10:30am
North Edison Branch

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, January 9
11:00-11:20am
North Edison Branch

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

Yarn Fun Craft
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 11
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Be cozy and warm in this cold winter weather by making colorful yarn crafts.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 8
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.

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Collaborative Teen Art
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 9
3:00-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Work together to make an artist piece to be put on display!

Girls Who Code
(Virtual)
Saturday, January 11
4:00-5:00pm
Zoom

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

Open to girls in grade 5 - 12.

Learning Express Hub

This site offers college admissions test preparation, including ACT, SAT, and AP plus other skill-building resources for classroom and homework success.

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