Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of February 23 through March 1

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Film Screening: The Wiz
(In-Person)
Sunday, February 23
1:00-3:30pm
Main Library

Ease on down the road to the Edison Public Library and join us for a presentation of The Wiz!

Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, February 24
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga, suitable for people of all ages and experience levels.

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Learn About Organ Donation
(In-Person)
Monday, February 24
3:30-6:30pm
North Edison Branch

Piscataway High School’s Donate Life Club (DLC) works with the NJ Sharing network to raise awareness about organ donation.

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AARP Tax-Aide
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 25
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.

The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 25
1:30-2:30pm
Main Library

This month's selection is The Women by Kristin Hannah.

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Digital Skills Learning Lab
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 25
3:30-7:00pm
North Edison Branch

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

ESL Interest Workshop
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 26
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Learn how to improve your English language skills. Free refreshments provided!

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 27
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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Language Learning Lab
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 27
6:00-8:00pm
North Edison Branch

Get support in learning a new language either through online programs or printed resources and books. Our ESL teacher is here to assist!

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Digital Skills Learning Lab
(In-Person)
Friday, February 28
11:00am-2:30pm
North Edison Branch

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

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, February 24
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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Baby and Me
(In-Person)
Monday, February 24
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.

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Toddler Sign Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, February 24
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

Read, sing, and learn some signs in this fun-filled storytime!

For ages 2 -5 with their caregiver.

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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 26
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 26
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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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 26
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 27
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, February 27
11:00-11:20am
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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Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Jailene
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 27
4:00-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Join us for an English and Spanish Storytime with Ms. Jailene. We will learn a new Spanish word every storytime.

Open to ages 5-10.

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Youth Art Month: Bookmark Decorating Contest
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 1
All Branches
All Day

Celebrate Youth Art Month by unleashing your creativity in our Bookmark Decorating Contest from March 1st - 21st!

For kids in grades K-12. Participants can pick up an entry form at the library any time between March 1st and March 21st. Call or visit the library with any questions.

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Pokémon Club: PokéManiacs
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 1
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

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

Open to ages 5 - 11.

Book to Screen Club
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 1
2:00-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Is the book always better than the movie? Let's find out in this book and movie club! Check out the book, read it, and then we will watch the movie together to discuss it.

Our March title is The Wild Robot by Peter Brown.

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Dog Therapy
(In-Person)
Monday, February 24
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

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

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 25
3:30-4:45pm
Main Library

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)/ Teen Volunteer Appreciation
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 26
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.

Ages 13 – 18. Registration required.

Niche Academy

Niche Academy provides interactive multimedia tutorials on a variety of topics, such as learning commonly used programs like Windows and Gmail or understanding popular social media applications like Instagram and Snapchat. Niche Academy also has tutorials for other services and databases offered by the Edison Public Library.

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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