Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of June 1 through 7

Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, June 2
10:00-11:00am
Zoom

This month we are reading Independence by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, June 2
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.

Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, June 2
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, June 3
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Green and Gold starring Craig T. Nelson, Brandon Sklenar, M. Emmet Walsh, Madison Lawlor, Annabel Armour, Ashton Moio, and Charlie Berens.

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Broadway Inspirations: Dreamgirls (2006)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 4
1:00-3:20pm
Main Library

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

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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 4
1:00-3:00pm
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.

Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We've Lost, What's at Risk and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists
(Virtual)
Wednesday, June 4
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book Extinctopedia: Discover what we have lost, what is at risk, and how we can preserve the diversity of our fragile planet.

Word & Excel Workshop: Microsoft Skills
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 4
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Join us for a 2 hour workshop to learn the basics of the free Microsoft programs, Word and Excel.

Let's Make Cheese Curd & Fresh Mozzarella! with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, June 4
7:30-8:30pm

Celebrate National Cheese Day by learning how to make fresh cheese curd and stretch it into delicious mozzarella! Perfect for cheese lovers!

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 5
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, June 5
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.

Coffee Klatch Book Club
(In-Person/Virtual)
Thursday, June 5
7:00-8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch & Zoom

Join us as we discuss The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich.

Professional Headshots
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 7
10:00am-1:00pm
Main Library

Looking for a new job? Want to elevate your professional image? Come get 2 free headshot photos!

Please note: you will be required to sign up for a 15-minute appointment between 10am-1pm.

Book your time slot here, or register for this event, and we will send you further information.

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Take and Make: Father's Day Guitars
(In-Person)
Monday, June 2
All Branches
All Day

In honor of Father's Day, stop into any of our branches for a take-and-make craft and make a rockin' card!

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, June 2
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, June 2
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, June 2
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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Brick Builders
(In-Person)
Monday, June 2
6:00-6:45pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join to play and build Lego® pieces into creative formations. Let your imagination soar to build amazing creations with our Lego® bricks.

Open to children ages 5 - 11.

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Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 3
10:45-11:30am
Main Library

Join us in this phonics-based program where we'll introduce our earliest readers to the alphabet through individual letters or letter blends.

Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

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Donut Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 4
Main Library
All Day

Join us as we celebrate National Donut Day at the library with a donut inspired scavenger hunt!

Open to kids 2 - 11.

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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 4
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, June 4
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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Donuts with Dad
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 4
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Join us at the library for a sweet treat with your favorite adult as we enjoy a craft and some stories.

Open to ages 2 - 11.

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 5
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, June 5
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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Curious Crafters
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 7
11:00am-12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Learn a simple batik technique using washable glue. Bring your imagination and wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty.

Open to ages 8+.

Book to Screen Club
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 7
2:00-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Check out the book, read it, and then we will watch the movie together to discuss it.

This month we will watch and read Dog Man by Dav Pilky.

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Build-Your-Own 2D Scene
(In-Person)
Monday, June 2
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Draw or use different colored and patterned paper to create your own world or scene on construction paper.

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

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

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Food for thought- Brownies: Tween Social Hour
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 5
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Talk with your friends and make new ones while enjoying some snacks provided by the library!

Open to tweens 11-14.

eLibrary NJ & Libby

Book lovers and Library card holders have access to an additional collection of popular ebooks, audiobooks, and videos, all of which can be accessed through the free Libby app (available on App Store and Google Play).

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