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Week of April 13 through 19

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Strings of Jazz: Honoring Guitar Legends
(In-Person)
Sunday, April 13
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Celebrate International Guitar Month with Abe Ovadia & Nat Janoff's homage to iconic guitar legends who have left an indelible mark on the world of jazz.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, April 14
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice speaking and listening in English, learn from each other, and build confidence in a welcoming environment. 
 
Open to all ages and skill levels. Light refreshments provided.
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Nikki Giovanni: National Poetry Month
(In-Person)
Monday, April 14
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Honoring the poet/activist with readings, stories, and audience participation.
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AARP Tax-Aide
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 15
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 15
10:30am-12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Conclave starring Ralph Fiennes, Jacek Koman, Lucian Msamati, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 16
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice speaking and listening in English, learn from each other, and build confidence in a welcoming environment. 
 
Open to all ages and skill levels. Light refreshments provided.
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Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club
(Virtual)
Wednesday, April 16
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom

This month's selection is The Everything Store by Brad Stone.
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Native Land: A Docudrama narrated by Paul Robeson
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 16
5:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Scarcely shown since its debut, Native Land represents Paul Robeson's shift from narrative cinema to the leftist documentaries that would define the final chapter of his controversial film career.
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Computer Support: Drop-In
Digital Skills Learning Lab
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 16
5:00-8:30pm
Main Library

Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance.
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 17
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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Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 17
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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American Sign Language Day
(In-Person)
Begins Sunday, April 13
All Branches
All Day

April 15th is ASL day!
 
Stop by any of our branches or the bookmobile between Sunday, April 13 and Saturday, April 19 to learn about sign language!
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Take and Make: Hatching Egg
(In-Person)
Monday, April 14
All Branches
All Day

In honor of Spring arriving, put together a Hatching Egg Craft!
 
Supplies are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, April 14
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, April 14
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, April 14
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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Make Everyday Earth Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 15
4:00-4:45pm
Clara Barton

Learn about how to make your neighborhood more resilient with native plants. We will also start our own seedlings that you can take home to add to your garden.
 
For ages 5 and up.
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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 16
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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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 17
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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Cooking with Ms. Jailene: Easter Dirt Cups
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 17
3:30-5:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join Ms. Jailene for a simple and fun cooking lesson to make Easter Dirt Cups.
 
Open to ages 5-13.
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Movie Mornings: Shrek
(In-Person)
Friday, April 18
11:00am-1:00pm
Main Library

Join us at the library for a showing of Shrek (PG, 2001).

Open to kids of all ages and their families.

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Nature Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Monday, April 14
All Day
Clara Barton Branch

Celebrate Earth day by finding nature related items around the library.
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Collage Bookmarks
(In-Person)
Monday, April 14
6:00-7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Design one-of-a-kind personalized bookmarks! Perfect for your reading adventures. All materials provided—just bring your creativity!
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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 15
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
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DIY Cupcake Decorating
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 16
3:00-4:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join your friends in making the best cupcake and then eat it. Supplies are limited, so first come, first served!
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 16
7:00-8:30pm
Clara Barton 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.
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Find the Frogs Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 17
All Day
1907 Oak Tree Road

April is National Frog Month! Come to the North Edison Branch to find all the frogs you can and win a prize if you find them all.

Home News Tribune – 1871 – Present
Read back issues of the Home News Tribune dating back to 1871. The collection consists of scanned images of original papers dating back to 1871. Gaps exist in the collection as it is still being scanned.
 
Note: Due to copyright restrictions This service is only available inside an Edison Public Library branch.

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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!

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Clara Barton Branch | 141 Hoover Ave, Edison, NJ 08837 -  (732) 738-0096
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Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman
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