Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of May 11 through 17

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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, May 12
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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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Monday, May 12
10:00am-12:30pm
Main Library

Get support in using digital devices and online programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Chef Med Zai and Library Chef
(Virtual)
Monday, May 12
1:00-2:00pm

Discover the secrets to making a mouthwatering Moroccan Chicken Tagine. You won’t want to miss this!

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Eva R. Wiener: Holocaust Survivor and Passenger on the M.S. St. Louis
(In-Person)
Monday, May 12
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

A Jewish refugee who fled Nazi Germany will discuss her experience, with a Q&A to follow.

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Feature Films: Movie Matinee
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 13
1:00-2:40pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Here starring Kelly Reilly, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Michelle Dockery, and Paul Bettany.

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 13
4:00-5:00pm
Main Library

Get support in using digital devices and online programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.

Health Insurance Literacy
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 13
6:30-7:30pm
Main Library

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

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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 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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Broadway Inspirations: Death Becomes Her (1992)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 14
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Every week we celebrate the Great White Way with films that inspired or were inspired by Broadway!

Historical Performance: Clara Barton
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 14
1:00-2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Alisa Dupuy returns with a historical performance of Clara Barton herself!

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 14
5:00-8:30pm
Main Library

Get support in using digital devices and online programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.

Immigration Law Presentation
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 14
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Join Immigration lawyer Alan J. Pollack, Esq., to learn about the changing landscape for Immigration under the new administration.

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Artist Roundtable
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 14
7:00-8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Share your ideas, experiences, thoughts or just come to listen and learn. This is an open format of sharing and discussion. We will have a facilitator for this in-person workshop.

Meditation in Current Times
(Virtual)
Wednesday, May 14
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Learn how meditation can be a tool to help cope with our everyday life and how we deal with the stressors around us.

On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang
(Virtual)
Wednesday, May 14
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Join us for a propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller, Julie Chan is Dead.

Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club
(Virtual)
Thursday, May 15
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom

This month's selection is When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi.

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 15
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 15
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
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 15
4:00-5:00pm
Main Library

Get support in using digital devices and online programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Friday, May 16
11:00am-2:30pm
Main Library

Get support in using digital devices and online programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, May 12
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, May 12
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 Tales
(In-Person)
Monday, May 12
11:00-11:30am
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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Colorful Creations: Family Fun Evening
(In-Person)
Monday, May 12
6:30-7:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Unleash your inner artist! All ages are welcome for a colorful family evening. All supplies are provided.

Cooking with Ms. Jailene: Taco Dip
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 13
4:00-5:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join Ms. Jailene for a simple and fun cooking lesson to make Taco Dip.

Open to ages 5-15.

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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 14
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, May 14
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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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 15
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 15
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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Creative Kids
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 15
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Enjoy creative activities with paints and vibrant colors. Explore and learn about colors while having fun creating your artwork.

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Chocolate Chip Day Trivia
(In-Person)
Monday, May 12
3:30-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

To celebrate Chocolate Chip Day, let's enjoy some chocolate chip muffins and do some chocolate-based trivia

Art Collages
(In-Person)
Monday, May 12
6:00-7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Explore the fun and freedom of collage! In this class, you'll use cardstock, stickers, old magazines, book pages, and markers to create vibrant, layered artwork.

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 13
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

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Chocolate Chip Day Trivia
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 15
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

To celebrate Chocolate Chip Day, let's enjoy some chocolate chip muffins and do some chocolate-based trivia

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Chocolate Chip Day Trivia
(In-Person)
Friday, May 16
3:30-4:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

To celebrate Chocolate Chip Day, let's enjoy some chocolate chip muffins and do some chocolate-based trivia

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This site offers college admissions test preparation, including ACT, SAT, and AP plus other skill-building resources for classroom and homework success.

ACCESS

The Edison Public Library now offers museum passes to adult patrons with a valid library card and photo ID. These passes allow either a free admission or a special discount access to museums across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Passes are available for pickup in-person only at the circulation desk at the specified Library branch.

For a list of all of the participating museums or for information on reserving passes, visit edisonpubliclibrary.org/museumpasses.

Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines at eLibraryNJ or through the Libby app
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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