Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Attention Patrons: The Main Library will be closed through Monday, February 10. It will reopen to the public beginning Tuesday, February 11 for regular operating hours.

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Week of February 9 through 15

Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, February 10
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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AARP Tax-Aide
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 11
9:30am-2:45pm
Main Library

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone off any age - especially if you are 50 or older and can't afford paid tax preparation.

Chest Pain or Heart Attack with Hackensack Meridian Health
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 11
11:00am-12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Learn about the causes of chest pain, signs and symptoms of heart attack, and how to respond.

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Digital Skills Learning Lab
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 11
3:30-7:00pm
North Edison Branch

Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance.

Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective: In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice
(Virtual)
Tuesday, February 11
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice chats about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, the hotly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel Moon of the Crusted Snow.

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Senior Game Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 12
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Join us for an entertaining morning of fun and games!

This program is for older adults only.

Intro to Computers Workshop
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 12
6:30-7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Learn how to gain digital skills that are helpful for personal use and career & college advancement. Refreshments will be served!

Mediterranean Pan-Seared Salmon with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, February 12
7:00-8:00pm

Brighten up February with our Mediterranean Pan-Seared Salmon class!

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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Artist Roundtable
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 12
7:00-8:00pm
North Edison Branch

Share your ideas, experiences, thoughts or just come to listen and learn. This is an open format of sharing and discussion.

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 13
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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Computer Support: Drop-In
Digital Skills Learning Lab
(In-Person)
Friday, February 14
11:00am-2:30pm
North Edison Branch

Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance.

Valentines Bash: An After Hours Program
(In-Person)
Sunday, February 9
2:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Make your own Valentine's crafts, decorate cookies, and participate in fun-filled Valentine's Day games.

For ages 3 - 9 with their caregiver.

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Baby and Me
(In-Person)
Monday, February 10
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.

Craft Heart and Art
(In-Person)
Monday, February 10
6:00-7:00pm
North Edison Branch

Come craft your heart out at our lovely Art Workshop! Students will get to create different Valentine's Day-themed crafts and make pop-up cards.

Open to ages 6-11.

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DIY Valentine's Day Cards
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 11
3:30-5:00pm
North Edison Branch

Bring your creative skills to make the perfect card for a loved one or for yourself for Valentine's Day!

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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 12
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.

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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 12
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

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

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Clay with Love
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 12
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Children will use their imaginations to design and create unique clay hearts as heartfelt tokens of love for their family and friends.

For ages 5 - 11.

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Pokemon Paint and Sip
(In-Person)
Saturday, February 15
2:00-2:45pm
Main Library

Join us at the library as we celebrate Pokemon Day by painting our favorite Pokemon (or inventing our own)!

Dress for mess.

For ages 5 - 11.

Love Your Pet Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, February 15
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Create a personalized portrait of your pet using watercolors and your imagination. Bring a photo printout of your pet or another animal you love. Register each attendee separately.

For ages 10+.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Monday, February 10
7:00-8:30pm
Clara Barton 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.

Ages 13 – 18.

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 11
3:30-4:45pm
Main Library

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

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Dog Therapy
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 12
1:00-2:00pm
North Edison Branch

Life can be hard, relieve some school and life stressors by petting a friendly therapy dog!

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Cookie Decorating
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 13
3:00-4:00pm
North Edison Branch

Let's celebrate Valentine's Day by treating ourselves...with a cookie! Make it yours by decorating it however you feel!

Girls Who Code
(Virtual)
Saturday, February 15
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.

Ancestry Library

Search genealogy, family trees, and family records. Ancestry Library offers access to U.S. Federal Census Records, U.S. immigration records, and vital records, including the Social Security Death Index.

Note: Ancestry Library is only available In-Library.

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 - Anthony DePasquale
Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman