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The Edison Public Library system will be closed on Friday, April 18, and Sunday, April 20, in observance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
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Week of April 20 through 26

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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, April 21
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.
REGISTER

Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, April 21
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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Feature Films: Movie Matinee
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 22
10:30am-12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Saturday Night starring Gabriel Labelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, and Dylan O'Brien.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 23
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.
REGISTER

Word & Excel Workshop
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 23
6:30-8:30pm
Main Library

Join us for a 2 hour workshop to learn the basics of the free Microsoft programs, Word and Excel.
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 24
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.
REGISTER

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz
(Virtual)
Thursday, April 24
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Join this riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his "Orphan X" series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.
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Computer Support: Drop-In
Digital Skills Learning Lab
(In-Person)
Friday, April 25
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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Take and Make: Hatching Egg
(In-Person)
Monday, April 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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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Imagination Station: Earth Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 22
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

Through a variety of hands-on activities, children will explore different art mediums, develop fine motor skills, and express their unique imaginations.
 
Open to children ages 2 - 5.
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Read Around the World: Cultural Celebration!
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 22
5:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Enjoy diverse read alouds from our staff and community members. Celebrate new cultures, languages and traditions!
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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 23
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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Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 23
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Celebrate your love of Pokémon with fun crafts, games, and, of course, Pokémon card trading!

Open to ages 5 - 11.
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Read Around the World: Cultural Celebration!
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 24
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Enjoy diverse read alouds from our staff and community members. Celebrate new cultures, languages and traditions!
INFO

Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Jailene
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 24
3:30-4:00pm
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.
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Superhero Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 26
1:45-2:30pm
Main Library

Heroes in the making will design their own dazzling capes, create their very own superhero character with unique powers, and test their newfound abilities in exciting games and activities. 
 
For ages 3 - 9.

REGISTER

Rock Painting
(In-Person)
Monday, April 21
5:30-6:30pm
Main Library

Transform ordinary rocks into mini works of art!
 
All materials provided—just bring your creativity!
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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 22
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
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Play With Lego®
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 22
3:30-4:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for an afternoon of playing with Lego® bricks and making the coolest creations you imagined as a kid!
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 24
Main Library
All Day

Celebrate Earth day by finding nature related items around the library.
REGISTER

Love Your Pet Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 26
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Create a personalized portrait of your pet using watercolors and your imagination. Bring a photo print out of your pet or another animal you love.
 
Ages 10 and up.

Library Chef
Dive into the art of cooking from the comfort of your home and master those culinary skills you’ve always wanted to learn. Attend live-streaming classes or watch recordings at your leisure.
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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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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
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