Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

Can't see this email? Click here to view this message in browser window.

The Main Library will be closed until February 9 as we move into Phase 2 of renovations. The North Edison Branch will be open on Sundays during this time from 12-5:00pm to accommodate our patrons.

Catalog Events Resources Hours Account Research

Week of February 2 through 8

Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, February 3
10:00-11:00am
Zoom

February's selection is A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum.

INFO

Language Learning Lab: English Language Learning
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 4
10:00am-12:00pm
North Edison Branch

Learning a new language? Use one of our online self-paced programs to practice any language. Our teacher will support you in navigating the programs.

Learning English? Use one of our online programs or check out the paper learning resources and books that we have available. Get support from our ESL teacher.

INFO

Movie Matinee
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 4
10:30am-12:40pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Hidden Figures starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kirsten Dunst, and Jim Parsons.

How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts
(Virtual)
Tuesday, February 4
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

In this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts, she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves.

Heart-Healthy Cooking Techniques with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Tuesday, February 4
7:00-8:00pm

Learn essential skills like grilling lean proteins, steaming veggies, and using herbs and spices for flavorful, nutritious meals. Make healthy substitutions to support healthy choices.

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.

INFO

Senior Trivia
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 5
1:30-2:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for an afternoon of exciting trivia! Categories will include music, films, and history.

This program is for older adults only.

Career Readiness Workshop: Job Search Support
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 5
7:00-8:00pm
North Edison Branch

Join Alex Janeiro from "Career Ready Coach" to get interview advice, resume tips, and job search strategies.

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 6
1:00-2:00pm
North Edison Branch

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

INFO

Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 6
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.

INFO

Take and Make: Groundhog Day
(In-Person)
Monday, February 3
All branches
While Supplies Last

Stop by any of the libraries to pick up a groundhog and his shadow template to color and cut.

INFO

Take Your Child to the Library Day Craft
(In-Person)
Monday, February 3
All Day
North Edison Branch

Take Your Child to the Library Day is an international initiative to encourage families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Bring your creative skills for a craft on designing your own library card!

INFO

Baby and Me
(In-Person)
Monday, February 3
10:30-11:15am
North Edison Branch

Parents and caregivers are welcome to join us for rhymes, songs, stories, and playtime!

Open to ages 0-2.

INFO

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 5
10:30-11:15am
North Edison Branch

Parents and caregivers are welcome to join us for fun stories, songs, and rhymes!

Open to ages 2-5.

INFO

Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 5
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

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

Girls Who Code
(Virtual)
Saturday, February 8
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.

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

Edison Public Library is welcoming, inclusive, and dedicated to excellence.

CONNECT WITH US!

Click here to unsubscribe

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 - Anthony DePasquale
Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman