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Week of July 27 through August 2

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More Musical Gems from the Yiddish Theater: A Concert Lecture Performed by Dr. Diane Cypkin, PhD
(In-Person)
Sunday, July 27
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Diane Cypkin will feature more beautiful and memorable songs with a focus on the great Yiddish songwriters, accompanied by Lena Panfilova on piano.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, July 28
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, July 28
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

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

Chair Yoga Group
(In-Person)
Monday, July 28
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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Saving Your Family Photos with ExhibitSmith
(In-Person)
Monday, July 28
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Learn how to identify, preserve, and interpret the old photographs in your personal collection.
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Feature Films
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 29
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Broke starring Wyatt Russell, Dennis Quaid, Auden Thornton, Mary McDonnell, Johnny Berchtold, and Tom Skerritt.
REGISTER

The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 29
1:30-2:30pm
Main Library

This month's selection is Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts.
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Feature Films
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 29
6:30-8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Broke starring Wyatt Russell, Dennis Quaid, Auden Thornton, Mary McDonnell, Johnny Berchtold, and Tom Skerritt.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 30
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.
INFO

Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 30
6:30-8:30pm
Main Library

Get support in using digital devices and online programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 31
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 31
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

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

On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand
(Virtual)
Thursday, July 31
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric.
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Coloring Connections: An Adult Coloring Group
(In-Person)
Friday, August 1
3:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

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

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Baby and Me
(In-Person)
Monday, July 28
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 28
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.
REGISTER

Art Collages
(In-Person)
Monday, July 28
12:00-1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Explore the fun and freedom of collage! Use cardstock, stickers, old magazines, book pages, and markers to create vibrant, layered artwork.
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Art Club
(In-Person)
Monday, July 28
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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Imagine, Learn, Grow: Kindergarten Ready
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 29
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 29
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

Slime Time!
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 29
3:00-4:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us to make some fun slime! 
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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 30
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 30
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 30
2:00-3:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Stop in anytime to make a craft.
 
Open to ages 5-12.
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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 30
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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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 31
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: Elemental
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 31
2:00-4:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for the showing of Elemental.
 
Open to ages 5-13.
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Bubble and Foam Party with the Bookmobile
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 31

Join the Bookmobile at one of its stops for a fun bubble party! Don't forget to stop on the bus afterwards to check out a book! 
 
  • Waterford - 3:30-4:30pm 
  • Durham Woods - 6:15-7:15pm
  • The Enclave - 7:30-8:30pm*
For kids 0 - 11 with their family.
 
*This stop is for Enclave residents only
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Mr. Magico Magic Show
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 31
6:00-7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us at the library for a thrilling magic show performed by Mr. Magico!
 
Open to kids 0 - 11 and their families.
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Mr. Magico Magic Show
(In-Person)
Friday, August 1
2:00-3:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us at the library for a thrilling magic show performed by Mr. Magico!
 
Open to kids 0 - 11 and their families.
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LEGO® Play!
(In-Person)
Saturday, August 2
11:00am-1:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for some LEGO® playing time.
 
Open to all ages!
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Mr. Magico Magic Show
(In-Person)
Saturday, August 2
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Join us at the library for a thrilling magic show performed by Mr. Magico!
 
Open to kids 0 - 11 and their families.
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Book to Screen Club
(In-Person)
Saturday, August 2
2:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Let's find out if the book is always better than the movie! Check out the book, read it, and then we will watch the movie together to discuss it.
 
This month's title is The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey.

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 29
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
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The Adventurers Guild: Dungeons and Dragons
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 31
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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Tween Book Bingo
(In-Person)
Saturday, August 2
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

In honor of Book Lovers Day, we are giving away free books from our book sale!
 
Ages 11 – 14.
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Speak Up, Stand Out: Public Speaking for Middle Schoolers
(In-Person)
Saturday, August 2
4:00-5:00pm
Main Library

Join Taruna Ramani — public speaking coach and TEDx speaker — for a fun, interactive workshop that builds confidence, clarity, and presence!
 
Open to grades 6 - 8.

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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. 

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Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman
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