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Week of July 20 through 26

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Tal Naccarato, LIVE!
(In-Person)
Sunday, July 20
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Join us for a live concert with songwriter Tal Naccarato!
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, July 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.
REGISTER

How to Steal a Masterpiece with Art Historian Mallory Mortillaro
(Hybrid)
Monday, July 21
5:00-6:00pm
Main Library/Zoom

This lecture will review some of the most significant art thefts in the last century and a half, while also questioning and discussing how the legitimate art market has piqued the interest of so many criminals.
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Feature Films
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 22
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for The Room Next Door starring Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro, and Alessandro Nivola.
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Feature Films
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 22
6:30-8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for The Room Next Door starring Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro, and Alessandro Nivola.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 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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Broadway Inspirations: Sunset Boulevard (1950)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 23
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

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

Meditation in the 21st Century: Why Meditation Matters Even More
(Virtual)
Wednesday, July 23
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

People have been practicing meditation for centuries and today we see a surge in its popularity as new benefits continue to be discovered.
REGISTER

Grilling for Health: Anti-Inflammatory Foods on the Grill! with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, July 23
7:30-8:30pm

Discover how to reduce inflammation with delicious, grill-friendly foods and simple tips that’ll keep your summer meals healthy, tasty, and exciting!
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 24
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Do you knit, crochet, or do needlework? Join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle for some friendly camaraderie. All experience levels are welcome. Please bring with you your supplies, patterns, etc.
REGISTER

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 24
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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Mosaic Tile Canvases
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 26
1:00-2:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Get creative by coming up with your own unique patterns. Materials will be provided while supplies last. 
 
This program is for Older Adults.

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Baby and Me
(In-Person)
Monday, July 21
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, July 21
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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Art Club
(In-Person)
Monday, July 21
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. 
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Foamtastic Crafts
(In-Person)
Monday, July 21
6:30-7:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for a crafty adventure using soft and squishy colorful foam to create unique designs.
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Imagine, Learn, Grow: Kindergarten Ready
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 22
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.
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Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 22
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.
REGISTER

Cooking with Ms. Jailene: Ice Cream Bowls
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 22
2:00-3:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join Ms. Jailene for a simple and fun cooking lesson to make Ice Cream Bowls.
 
Open to ages 5-15.
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Author Storytime: Nora Bruno
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 22
6:00-7:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

oin us for a storytimew with local children's book author, Nora Bruno! 
 
Open to ages 4 - 11.
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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 23
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, July 23
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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Craft Time!
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 23
2:00-3:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

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

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle
(Virtual)
Wednesday, July 23
4:00-5:00pm
Zoom

Join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.
 
For kids in 5th-8th Grade.
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Chess Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 23
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Sharpen your strategy and test your skills at the library's Chess Club!

Open to children ages 6 - 11.
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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 24
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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Family Movie: Coco
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 24
2:00-4:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for the showing of Coco.
 
Open to ages 5-13.
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Water Color Art
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 24
5:00-5:30pm
Main Library

We'll be creating a watercolor art project.
 
For ages 3-6. 
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Rutgers Solar Car Club
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 24
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Visit the Rutgers Solar Car Team as they talk about the world of solar racing.

Open to kids 6 - 11.
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LEGO® Play!
(In-Person)
Friday, July 25
11:00am-1:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for some after-school fun of LEGO® playing time.
 
Open to all ages!
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Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs
(In-Person)
Friday, July 25
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Celebrate your love of Pokémon with fun crafts, games, and, of course, Pokémon card trading!

Open to ages 5 - 11.

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DIY- Handmade Postcards
(In-Person)
Monday, July 21
3:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Color your world by making your own color scratch postcards.
 
Ages 14 – 18.
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Air Dry Clay
(In-Person)
Monday, July 21
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Shape, sculpt, and create with air-dry clay!
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Talewise: Science Experiment Lab
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 22
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Teens work together to investigate exciting science concepts through hands-on experimentation!
 
Open to teens ages 12 to 18.
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Talewise: Science Experiment Lab
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 23
6:00-7:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Teens work together to investigate exciting science concepts through hands-on experimentation!
 
Open to teens ages 12 to 18.
REGISTER

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 23
7:00-8:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

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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The Adventurers Guild: Dungeons and Dragons
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 24
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!
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Talewise: Science Experiment Lab
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 24
6:00-7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Teens work together to investigate exciting science concepts through hands-on experimentation!
 
Open to teens ages 12 to 18.
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DIY- Handmade Postcards
(In-Person)
Friday, July 25
3:00-4:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Color your world by making your own color scratch postcards.
 
Ages 14 – 18.
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Web Design with WeMake 4-H
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 26
3:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

This workshop covers the basic code that is needed to build a website, and will learn to create text, lists, links, images, and tables in the website using HTML and CSS.
 
Please bring your own charged laptops.
 
Open to kids in grades 5 - 12.

PressReader
PressReader provides access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries in over 60 languages with an archive of up to 60 days (depending on the title). Library card holders can also browse articles and other key content, such as pictures, advertisements, and classifieds, all in a full-color, full-page format on your computer, tablet, or phone.
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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Board President - Anthony DePasquale                                                  
Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman
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