Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of May 18 through 24

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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, May 19
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 19
10:00am-12:30pm
Main Library

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

Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, May 19
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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Piccadilly
starring Anna May Wong
(In-Person)
Monday, May 19
5:00-7:00pm
Main Library

A young Chinese woman working in the kitchen at a London dance club is given the chance to become the club's main act, which leads to a plot of betrayal, forbidden love, and murder.

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Feature Films: Movie Matinee
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 20
1:00-3:45pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Wicked starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and Kristin Chenoweth.

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 20
4:00-5:00pm
Main Library

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

7 Things You Forget to Spring Clean
(Virtual)
Tuesday, May 20
6:00-7:15pm
Zoom

Go beyond the basic spring cleaning checklist. Log on and learn the seven things we forget to clean, declutter and organize. Join expert organizer and author Jamie Novak when she reveals her insider tips.

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

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Broadway Inspirations: Fame (1980)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 21
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

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

How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein
(Virtual)
Wednesday, May 21
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book, The Genius of Judy.

Canva Workshop
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 21
6:30-8:30pm
Main Library

Learn the basics of this easy graphic design program- make your own flyers, website banners, cards and more!

Easy Veggie Burgers with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, May 21
7:00-8:00pm

Make delicious, healthy veggie burgers in no time! Quick, tasty, and full of nutritious ingredients—perfect for any burger lover!

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Meet Members of the JFK Maternal Health Team from Hackensack Meridian Health
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 22
9:45-11:45am
Main Library

Stop by our informational table to chat with JFK University Medical Center healthcare professionals and learn about valuable resources and support services for pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood.

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 22
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 22
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 23
11:00am-2:30pm
Main Library

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

Everlasting Blooms
(In-Person)
Friday, May 23
3:30-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Learn to make colorful blooms in this calming paper flower craft session designed to inspire and relax adults.

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Baby Prom: Magical Garden
(In-Person)
Sunday, May 18
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Dress your little one in their finest attire and prepare for an evening filled with gentle music, soft play, and precious photo opportunities.

Open to kids 0 - 3, and their families.

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Space Themed Read Aloud and Sensory Craft!
(In-Person)
Sunday, May 18
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Presented by the Jewish Federation of New Jersey: Join us for a read-aloud of an exciting book, Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's Cosmic Mitzvah. Space-themed sensory activity and snack included!

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, May 19
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 19
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 19
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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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 21
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 21
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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Chess Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 21
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

Sharpen your strategy and test your skills at the library's Chess Club! We welcome players of all levels, from beginners to seasoned strategists, to join us for casual games, friendly competition, and collaborative learning.

Open to children ages 6 - 11.

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 22
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 22
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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Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Jailene
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 22
4:00-4:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for an English and Spanish Storytime with Ms. Jailene. We will learn a new Spanish word at every storytime.

Open to ages 5-10.

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National Scavenger Hunt Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, May 24
All Day
Main Library

Visit the library for a fun mystery scavenger hunt! Get a scavenger hunt sheet, find all the hidden characters, and return the sheet to the desk for a prize!

Open to kids ages 3 - 11.

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Movie Madness: Tangled
(In-Person)
Saturday, May 24
11:30am-1:00pm
Main Library

Join us at the library for a showing of Tangled (PG, 2010)!

Open to kids of all ages and their families.

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Art Explorations
(In-Person)
Saturday, May 24
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Complete a one-of-a-kind piece of art! Each month we will explore a new art technique.

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Yarn Art
(In-Person)
Monday, May 19
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Sketch your own design on canvas and trace it with vibrant yarn to create a 3D, textured masterpiece.

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DIY flower bouquet
(In-Person)
Monday, May 19
3:30-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Make a beautiful bouquet of bright, colorful flowers that will never die.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Monday, May 19
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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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 20
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 21
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

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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Game Day with Edison PD
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 22
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Middle school students come hang out with Edison PD special resource officers and eat pizza while playing games.

Niche Academy

Niche Academy provides interactive multimedia tutorials on a variety of topics, such as learning commonly used programs like Windows and Gmail or understanding popular social media applications like Instagram and Snapchat. Niche Academy also has tutorials for other services and databases offered by the Edison Public Library.

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
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