Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of March 16 through 22

Stolen Science: Live Presentation with Ella Schwartz
(Hybrid)
Monday, March 17
5:00-6:00pm
Main Library / Zoom

Join us as Ella Schwartz sets the record straight and celebrates the nearly forgotten inventors and scientists who shaped our world today.

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AARP Tax-Aide
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 18
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.

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Meet the Health Insurance Navigator from Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 18
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Meet with a Health Insurance Navigator to learn more about GetCoveredNJ, NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) and understand how to use health insurance.

St. Patrick's Day Leftovers: Corned Beef Hash with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Tuesday, March 18
7:00-8:00pm

Learn how to make perfectly crispy, golden-brown Corned Beef Hash that’s packed with flavor. Waste less, savor more!

Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club
(Virtual)
Wednesday, March 19
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom

This month's selection is Resilience by Eric Greitens.

Madam C.J. Walker: America's First Female Self-Made Millionaire
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 19
1:00-2:30pm
Main Library

Historical interpreter, actress, educator, and writer Dr. Daisy Century, reenacts the life of Madam C.J. Walker, who rose from poverty in the South to become one of the wealthiest African American women of her time.

Google Drive Workshop
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 19
6:30-8:30pm
Main Library

Learn the basics of Google Drive and its features that can be useful for school, work, and personal use.

Teens & Adults class.

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 20
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.

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 20
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

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

How Women’s Liberation Transformed America: In Conversation with Clara Bingham
(Virtual)
Thursday, March 20
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, about her new book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973.

Community Conversations at Clara Barton Branch
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 20
7:00-8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Edison residents are invited to join this important discussion to foster deeper connections and strengthen the fabric of our local community.

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Digital Skills Learning Lab
(In-Person)
Friday, March 21
11:00am-2:30pm
Main Library

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

Makers Day: Junk Journaling
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 22
11:30am-1:00pm
Main Library

Join us for a fun and creative junk journaling class! Learn how to repurpose old materials into unique, personalized journal pages. It's like collaging but better!

Open to Teens and Adults.

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St. Patrick's Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Monday, March 17
Main Library
All Day

Explore the library and find the hidden St. Patrick's Day themed pictures to win prizes.

For children ages 3 - 11.

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Baby and Me
(In-Person)
Monday, March 17
10:30-11:15am
1907 Oak Tree Road

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

Open to ages 0-2.

STEAM Rangers
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 18
4:00-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Learn about a science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concept followed by a hands-on activity.

For ages 7 -11.

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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 19
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, March 19
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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Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Jailene
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 20
4:00-4:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

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.

Eid Mehendi
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 20
6:30-8:30pm
Main Library

Come to the library to get your henna done for Eid by professional henna artist Tanvi Kacharia.

Open to ages 6 to 11 with a caregiver.

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Makers Day Take Home Craft
(In-Person)
Friday, March 21
Clara Barton Branch
All Day

Pick up a take home craft while supplies last!

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Makers Day: Watercolor Magic: Secret Pictures!
(In-Person)
Friday, March 21
12:00-12:45pm
Main Library

We'll be creating watercolor paintings with a secret twist.

For ages 3-6. Dress for a mess!

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Maker's Day: Storytime and LEGO® Building
(In-Person)
Friday, March 21
3:30-5:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

As part of Maker's Day, join us for some fun stories and then challenge yourself to build the characters out of LEGO® bricks.

Open to all ages.

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Makers Day: Make Your Own Record Clock
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 22
1:00-2:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Turn an old record into a working clock to display in your home.

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Makers Day: Yarn Art and Craft
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 22
2:30-3:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Enjoy weaving yarn without needles and learn to create colorful art and craft. No registration required but admission is limited to first come first serve.

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Teen St. Patrick Day Shamrock
(In-Person)
Monday, March 17
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Learn how to make a festive shamrock out of paper!

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 18
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

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Straw Rockets with Rutgers AIAA
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 18
3:30-4:40pm
Main Library

Enjoy Makers Day week with some STEM based programing with the help of Rutgers! Build Straw rockets and learn about the science behind it! Space is Limited- only the first 20 will be accepted.

Ages 9 – 18.

Makers Day: Bio Lab with WeMake 4-H
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 22
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Join us for New Jersey Makers Day with We-Make 4H in an engaging Cells and Forensics workshop!

Open to kids grades 4 - 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.

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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