Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of March 30 through April 5

AARP Tax-Aide
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 1
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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Feature Films: Movie Matinee
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 1
10:30am-12:35pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Twisters starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, and Maura Tierney.

Bollywood Dance Fitness
(In-Person)
Begins Wednesday, April 2
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Get ready to move, groove, and have fun with Bollywood Dance Fitness for Seniors! This low-impact yet energetic class combines joyful Bollywood rhythms with gentle movements designed to improve mobility, balance, and coordination.

Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult
(Virtual)
Wednesday, April 2
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, "By Any Other Name."

3 Ways to Asparagus! with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, April 2
7:30-8:30pm

From quick weeknight dishes to elegant sides, this class will inspire you to make the most of this versatile veggie. Perfect for asparagus lovers and adventurous cooks alike!

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Meet the Health Insurance Navigator from Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 3
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

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

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 3
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, April 3
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

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

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Digital Skills Learning Lab
(In-Person)
Friday, April 4
11:00am-2:30pm
Main Library

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

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Job Search Support
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 5
9:30am-12:00pm
Main Library

Join Alex from "The Career Ready Coach" to polish up your resume and get tips on finding and landing the job!

Open to Adults and Teens.

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Learn How to Prepare with the American Red Cross
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 5
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Life threatening emergencies happen every day. Are you prepared to help during an emergency?

Registration is not required but seating is limited to 45. Open to ages 12 and up

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, March 31
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 31
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 31
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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April Fools Scavenger Hunt Kabobs
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 2
Main Library
All Day

Celebrate April Fools Day with a wacky scavenger hunt!

For ages 2 - 11.

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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 2
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, April 2
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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Eid Storytime and Craft
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 2
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Join us at the library for a fun Eid celebration! We'll do a story and a fun, hand-on craft as we talk about Ramadan and our Eid celebrations!

For ages 2 - 9.

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 3
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, April 3
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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Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Friday, April 4
11:00-11:45am
Main Library

Join us in this phonics-based program where we'll introduce our earliest readers to the alphabet through individual letters or letter blends to help cultivate a love of reading and learning.

Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

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Brick Builders
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 5
2:30-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join to play and build Lego pieces into creative formations. Let your imagination soar to build amazing creations with our Lego® bricks.

Open to ages 5-11.

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 1
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

New York Times From Home

Gain 24 Hours free access from your home to current articles from the official New York Times website.

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

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