Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of March 23 through 29

Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, March 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. Sessions will be held on a bi-weekly basis. Registration is required.

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

Health Insurance Literacy
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 25
10:00-11:00am
Clara Barton Branch

Health insurance vocabulary can be confusing. We'll explain terminology in plain language and answer your questions about how health insurance works.

The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 25
1:30-2:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

This month's selection is West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Digital Skills Learning Lab
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 26
5:00-8:30pm
Main Library

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

Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner
(Virtual)
Wednesday, March 26
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Join this scintillating conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner about the signature emotional depth of her books that inspired readers toward self-discovery for decades.

Healthy Eating on a Budget with Hackensack Meridian Health
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 27
12:00-1:00pm
Main Library

Join us and learn about how you can eat healthy foods on your budget. Discussion includes tips on eating healthier, grocery shopping, meal planning, and more.

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 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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Computer Support: Drop-In
Digital Skills Learning Lab
(In-Person)
Friday, March 28
11:00am-2:30pm
Main Library

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

Flavors of Holi
(In-Person)
Sunday, March 23
2:00-4:00pm
Main Library

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

All ages.

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, March 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, March 24
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.

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Toddler Sign Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, March 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.

Cooking with Ms. Jailene : Pancake Kabobs
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 25
4:00-5:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join Ms. Jailene for a simple and fun lesson to make pancake kabobs.

Open to ages 5-13.

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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 26
10:30-11:15am
1907 Oak Tree Road

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 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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Holi Celebrations: Stories, Crafts, & Culture
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 26
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Celebrate Holi at the library with award-winning children's author Priya Kumari.

Open to children ages 3 - 11.

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 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, March 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.

Teen DIY painted mugs
(In-Person)
Monday, March 24
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

Make one-of-a-kind mugs! You’ll select your paint colors—no limit to how many or how much! Then, you’ll get to work. No artistic ability? No worries the ColorMeMine studio will assist you in making your own Mug.

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 25
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

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 (Temporary Location) | 1907 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 - (732) 548-3045

Board President - Anthony DePasquale
Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman