Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of June 22 through 28

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

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Orlando: My Political Biography
A Documentary by Paul B. Preciado
(In-Person)
Monday, June 23
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Taking Virginia Woolf’s novel Orlando: A Biography as his starting point, filmmaker Paul B. Preciado fashions a personal essay, historical analysis, and social manifesto.

Juneteenth: A Historical Presentation
(In-Person)
Monday, June 23
6:30-7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Dr. Daisy Century, historical performer, will present a history of Juneteenth to the present day.

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Feature Films: Movie Matinee
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 24
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for A Real Pain starring Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Olha Bosova Bosova, Banner Eisenberg, and Jakub Gasowski.

The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 24
1:30-2:30pm
Main Library

This month's selection is The God of Woods by Liz Moore.

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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 25
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.

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Broadway Inspirations: Othello (1995)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 25
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

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

Word & Excel Workshop
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 25
6:00-8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

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

7 Things You Forget to Spring Clean
(Virtual)
Wednesday, June 25
6:00-7:15pm
Zoom

Join expert organizer and author Jamie Novak when she reveals her insider tips. Plus, during the program, get a jumpstart with a short, timed tidy-up.

This event has been reschedule from Tuesday, May 20.

Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club
(Virtual)
Thursday, June 26
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom

This month's selection is Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 26
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Do you knit, crochet, or do needlework? Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday for some friendly camaraderie. All experience levels are welcome.

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In My Craft Era: Glue Batik
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 26
7:00-8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. We will learn how to create a simple batik with washable glue.

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates Skills
(In-Person)
Friday, June 27
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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Coloring Connections: An Adult Coloring group
(In-Person)
Friday, June 27
11:45am-12:45pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for a relaxing adult coloring session. It's a perfect opportunity to socialize, connect and express yourself creatively.

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Baby and Me
(In-Person)
Monday, June 23
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.

Art Collages
(In-Person)
Monday, June 23
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

In this class, you'll use cardstock, stickers, old magazines, book pages, and markers to create vibrant, layered artwork.

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Imagination Station
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 24
10:45-11:30am
Main Library

Through a variety of hands-on activities, children will explore different art media, develop fine motor skills, and express their unique imaginations.

Open to children ages 2 - 5.

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate
(Virtual)
Tuesday, June 24
4:00-5:00pm
Zoom

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, "Odder."

For grades 3-6.

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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 25
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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Lego® Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 25
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

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

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 26
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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Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Jailene
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 26
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 every storytime.

Open to ages 5-10.

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Lego® Play!
(In-Person)
Friday, June 27
11:00am-1:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for some after-school fun with LEGO® playing time. Open to all ages!

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Color Your World at the Library!
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 28
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Join us as we splash into a summer of reading and artistic exploration, coloring our world with stories and imagination!

Open to all ages. Registration is not required.

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Color Your World at the Library!
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 28
12:00-2:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us as we splash into a summer of reading and artistic exploration, coloring our world with stories and imagination!

Open to all ages. Registration is not required.

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Color Your World at the Library!
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 28
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us as we splash into a summer of reading and artistic exploration, coloring our world with stories and imagination!

Open to all ages. Registration is not required.

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Food for thought-Brownies
Teen social hour
(In-Person)
Monday, June 23
4:00-4:45pm
Clara Barton Branch

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

Open to teens 14-18.

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Game Day with EPD
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 24
1:15-4:00pm
Main Library

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 25
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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Food for thought-Brownies
Teen social hour
(In-Person)
Friday, June 27
3:00-4:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

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

Open to teens 14-18.

Learning Express Hub

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
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