Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of April 27 through May 3

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Author Storytime: Nora Bruno
(In-Person)
Sunday, April 27
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Join us for a storytime with local children's book author, Nora Bruno!

(This event was rescheduled from April 6.)

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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, April 28
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.

Fall Prevention and Balance Screening with Hackensack Meridian Health
(In-Person)
Monday, April 28
1:00-2:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Concerned you may be at risk for a fall? Attend this session with Hackensack Meridian Health professionals

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Feature Films: Movie Matinee
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 29
10:30am-12:35pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Wonka starring Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Sally Hawkins, and Paterson Joseph.

The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 29
1:30-2:30pm
Main Library

This month's selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 30
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.

Intro to Formulas Workshop: Microsoft Excel
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 30
6:30-8:30pm
Main Library

Learn the basics of using Excel to manage numbers- from family budgets to small business accounts. Save time and effort!

Cinco De Mayo: Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Salad with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, April 30
7:00-8:00pm

Join us for a live, interactive class where we’ll teach you how to make delicious Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Salad—perfect for any fiesta!

Community Conversations at Clara Barton Branch
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 30
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.

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 1
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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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 1
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, May 2
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 28
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 28
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 28
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 28
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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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 30
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 30
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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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 30
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!

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May the Fourth Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 1
Main Library
All Day

Celebrate May the Fourth with a thrilling scavenger hunt! Find all the images hidden around the library that are inspired by the galaxy far, far away.

Open to ages 2 - 11.

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Take and Make: Mother's Day Flowers
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 1
All Branches
All Day

Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take-and-make flower craft in honor of Mother's Day!

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 1
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, May 1
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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Artsy Crafternoon
(In-Person)
Saturday, May 3
3:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Create artistic crafts for your loving moms. Spark your imagination and creativity to make your Mother's Day special.

Air Dry Clay
(In-Person)
Monday, April 28
5:30-6:30pm
Main Library

Shape, sculpt, and create with air-dry clay! Make figures, decor, or functional pieces—no kiln needed!

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 29
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

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How Money Works with Primerica
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 1
3:30-4:30pm
Main Library

Come and learn about budgeting and saving strategies! Join Dawn Gagnon and Lisa Arico of Primerica for an Educational Financial Workshop. Come have some fun and learn some simple concepts about money designed just for tweens and teens!

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

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