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Week of March 9 through 15

The Irish Balladeer with Richard Stillman
(In-Person)
Sunday, March 9
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Traditional Irish storytelling, music, and step dancing are accompanied by bagpipes, mandolin, banjo, guitar, concertina, and penny whistle.

Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, March 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.

Wills & Estate Administration: Protect Your Family and Make Planning Easy
(In-Person)
Monday, March 10
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

This event is free and open to the public. You do not need to be a resident of Edison in order to attend. Registration is required.

AARP Tax-Aide
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 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.

Essential Computer Skills Course
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 11
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

This course is meant for people to gain basic computer skills, internet basics and an intro to Microsoft Office. This course will be running twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for 12 weeks.

English Level 2 Course
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 11
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. A 12-week course, 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

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

Join us for an entertaining morning of fun and games! Classic board and card games will be available to play!
 
Open to older adults only.

Power of Reset and How to Change What’s Not Working with Author Dan Heath
(Virtual)
Wednesday, March 12
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

Join us for an enlightening conversation with bestselling author Dan Heath as he talks with us about his newest book, Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working.

Computer Support: Drop-In
Digital Skills Learning Lab

(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 12
5:00-8:30pm
Main Library

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

Artist Roundtable
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 12
7:00-8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Share your ideas, experiences, thoughts or just come to listen and learn. This is an open format of sharing and discussion. We will have a facilitator for this in-person workshop.

The Practical Approach to Meditation
(Virtual)
Wednesday, March 12
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Learning how to meditate is so easy, and the benefits can come quickly. By incorporating meditation into your daily routine you will see the changes!

Nutrition Month: Food Myths in Cooking with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, March 12
7:30-8:30pm

Join us this Nutrition Month as we bust common misconceptions in cooking and explore how small changes can make a big impact on your meals. Perfect for curious cooks and health enthusiasts!

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

Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 13
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Join us in celebrating the life of civil rights activist and LGBTQ+ icon Bayard Rustin, with a screening of the documentary Brother Outsider.
 
The film will be followed by a Q&A with a staff-member from the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice in Princeton.

Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator provided by Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Friday, March 14
10:00am-2:00pm
Main Library

Uninsured, underinsured, or about to lose health insurance coverage? Come speak with a Health insurance Navigator during drop-in Office Hours.

Computer Support: Drop-In
Digital Skills Learning Lab

(In-Person)
Friday, March 14
11:00am-2:30pm
Main Library

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

Learn About Organ Donation: Piscataway High School's Donate Life Club
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 15
10:30am-1:30pm
Main Library

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

Holi Zumba for Kids with Miss Jaya
(In-Person)
Sunday, March 9
12:30-1:30pm
Main Library

Join us for a special Holi Zumba class for kids, led by instructor Jaya K. Get ready to celebrate the festival of colors with vibrant Bollywood dance moves!
 
Ages 5 -11.

Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, March 10
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.

Toddler Sign Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, March 10
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

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

For ages 2 -5 with their caregiver.

Holi colors with chalk art
(In-Person)
Monday, March 10
6:00-7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Enjoy Holi colors by doing colorful chalk art. No registration required but space is limited to first 10 children. 
 
Ages 6 -11

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 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.

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

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

Pi Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 12
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

For this very special day we'll create a Pi Skyline using the numbers found in Pi and discover the fascinating number pi hidden within an Oreo cookie.
 
For children ages 5-11.

Flavors of Holi
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 15
2:30-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Celebrate Holi with award-winning children's author Priya Kumari in a no-flame cooking workshop!
 
All ages.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Monday, March 10
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.
 
Ages 13 – 18. 

eLibrary NJ & Libby

Book lovers and Library card holders have access to an additional collection of popular ebooks, audiobooks, and videos, all of which can be accessed through the free Libby app (available on App Store and Google Play).

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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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
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