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Week of July 13 through 19

Board Painting with Board and Brush
(In-Person)
Sunday, July 13
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Join the library for a fun and creative wood sign painting workshop led by the experts at Board & Brush!

Open to adults only.

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

Connecting NJ at the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
(In-Person)
Monday, July 14
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Connecting NJ at Central Jersey Family Health Consortium helps meet the needs of pregnant people, parents, and caregivers with young children from all races and backgrounds to improve their quality of life.

Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates Skills

(In-Person)
Monday, July 14
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

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

Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, July 14
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.

The Only Women in the Room: Women in Computer Science
(In-Person)
Monday, July 14
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Jamie Liao will tell us about the most brilliant (and most overlooked) women in the history of Computer Science, whose contributions were integral to the technology we use every day.

Feature Films
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 15
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Juror #2 starring Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J. K. Simmons, and Kiefer Sutherland.

Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 16
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.

Broadway Inspirations: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 16
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

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

How Money Works: Financial Education Workshop
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 16
6:30-7:30pm
Main Library

Learn concepts that will have an incredible impact on your personal finances! Join Dawn Gagnon and Lisa Arico of Primerica for this Educational Financial Workshop. 

Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free – Simple Cilantro Salmon with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, July 16
7:30-8:30pm

Join Chef Nina as she guides you through a fresh and flavorful cilantro salmon recipe that’s 100% gluten-free and dairy-free. This simple, nourishing dish is perfect for weeknight dinners.

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 17
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

In My Craft Era: Recycled Art
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 17
6:30-7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. In this session, we'll be repurposing Transformed Book Pages.

Free Health Screening presented by Hackensack Meridian Health Skills
(In-Person)
Friday, July 18
10:00am-1:00pm
Main Library

Do you Know Your Numbers? Join the Community Outreach Nurses from Hackensack Meridian Health for free Wellness Screenings.
 
Fasting is not required. Insurance is not required.

Coloring Connections: An Adult coloring group
(In-Person)
Friday, July 18
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Escape the daily hustle and find your inner artist! Join us for a relaxing adult coloring session. It's a perfect opportunity to socialize, connect and express yourself creatively.

Baby and Me
(In-Person)
Monday, July 14
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. 

Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Monday, July 14
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.

Art Club
(In-Person)
Monday, July 14
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Come get creative at the library's new Art Club for kids! Each week, we'll explore different art techniques and materials, from painting and drawing to sculpture and collage. 
 
Open to kids 6 - 11. 

Brick Builders
(In-Person)
Monday, July 14
6:30-7:30pm
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.

Imagine, Learn, Grow: Kindergarten Ready
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 15
10:45-11:30am
Main Library

This six-session kindergarten readiness program at the library sparks a love for learning through engaging stories, playful activities, and early literacy skill-building. 
 
Open to kids 2 - 5.

Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 15
11:00-11:45am
Clara Barton Branch

Foster your child's creativity in this open-ended free playtime. A variety of materials will be provided to spark play and interaction.
 
Suggested for ages 3+. Materials provided may include small pieces. Parental supervision is required.

Evening Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 15
5:30-6:15pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for a family evening storytime followed by a fun craft!
 
Open to ages 5-13.

Summer Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 16
Main Library
All Day

Find all the summer-themed images hidden around the library and win a prize! 
 
Open to kids 2 - 11.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 16
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.

Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 16
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.

Craft Time!
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 16
2:00-3:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Stop in anytime to make a craft.
 
Open to ages 5-12.

Stuffed Animal Checkup with RWJ Medical
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 16
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Bring your beloved stuffed animals to the library for their very own check-up from future healthcare professionals from RWJ. 
 
Open to ages 2 - 9. 

Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 17
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. 

Wolves from the Howling Woods Farm
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 17
1:00-2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Get ready for a truly unique experience at the library featuring live wolves from Howling Woods Farm.
 
Open to all ages.

Wolves from the Howling Woods Farm
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 17
4:00-5:00pm
Main Library

Get ready for a truly unique experience at the library featuring live wolves from Howling Woods Farm.
 
Open to all ages.

Wolves from the Howling Woods Farm
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 17
5:30-6:30pm
Main Library

Get ready for a truly unique experience at the library featuring live wolves from Howling Woods Farm.
 
Open to all ages.

Movie Matinee: How to Train Your Dragon
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 19
11:00am-12:30pm
Main Library

Join us at the library for a showing of How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2010)!

Pajama Storytime
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 19
11:00am-12:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for a special storytime while wearing our PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend!
 
For ages 2 and up. 

Bluey Wackadoo Party
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 19
2:30-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Visit our own rug island for Bluey themed crafts, games, and fun. Just bring yourselves and your imagination.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Monday, July 14
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.

Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 15
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

Beginner Calligraphy
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 16
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Learn Calligraphy with Pearl Lui.
 
Ages 14-18

The Adventurers Guild: Dungeons and Dragons
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 17
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons and go on a fun, imaginative adventure.
 
Open to tweens 11 - 14. Beginners welcome!

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu
(9th-12th Grade)

(Virtual)
Thursday, July 17
4:00-5:00pm
Zoom

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

The Art of the Sword with New Jersey Historical Fencing Association
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 19
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Curious about swords and historical fencing? Join the New Jersey Historical Fencing Association (NJHFA) in this program designed just for teens!

Open to ages 12 - 18.

Kanopy

Kanopy is a video-streaming service that offers a broad selection of more than 30,000 feature films, documentaries, foreign language, and training videos, including: The Great Courses, the Frontline series, and international films.

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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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
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