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Week of August 24 through 30

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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, August 25
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, August 25
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
(In-Person)
Monday, August 25
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga, suitable for people of all ages and experience levels.
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Vintage Base Ball with Russ McIver of the Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club
(In-Person)
Monday, August 25
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Russ McIver of the Monmouth Furnace Vintage Base Ball Club will tell us how base ball used to be played—no gloves, underhand pitching, and many rules that predate baseball’s modern standards.
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Stories from New Jersey Diners with author Michael Gabriele
(In-Person)
Monday, August 25
7:00-8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Gabriele’s books, published by The History Press, tell the story of New Jersey’s diner business and the evolution of the great American diner phenomenon.
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Feature Films
(In-Person)
Tuesday, August 26
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for September 5 staring Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch.
REGISTER

The 1913 Paterson Silk Strike: A Presentation from the American Labor Museum (2008)
(Hybrid)
Tuesday, August 26
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library/Zoom

Kick off Labor Day with the history of union actions that brought about freedoms we enjoy today.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Tuesday, August 26
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.
REGISTER

The Bookies Book Club Group
(In-Person)
Tuesday, August 26
1:30-2:30pm
Main Library

This month's selection is The Rose Code by Kate Quinn.
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Feature Films
(In-Person)
Tuesday, August 26
6:30-8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for September 5 staring Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch.
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Sustainable Retirement
(In-Person)
Tuesday, August 26
6:30-8:00pm
Main Library

Join Michael Schessler and Sustainable Retirement Solutions as they provide an educational seminar on Sustainable Retirement.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, August 27
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: The Outsiders (1983)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, August 27
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Every week we celebrate the Great White Way with films that inspired or were inspired by Broadway!
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, August 28
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, August 28
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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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Thursday, August 28
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.
REGISTER

How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich
(Virtual)
Thursday, August 28
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

Master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich from her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos.
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Create a Healthy Lifestyle Through Meditation
(Virtual)
Thursday, August 28
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Empower your life by learning a simple meditation technique that can be used daily for greater peace, energy, and well-being.
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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Friday, August 29
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

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

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Baby and Me
(In-Person)
Monday, August 25
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, August 25
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

DIY Bookmarks
(In-Person)
Monday, August 25
12:00-1:00pm
Main Library

Design one-of-a-kind personalized bookmarks! Perfect for your reading adventures.
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Science Camp
(In-Person)
Monday, August 25
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Observe, hypothesize, and experiment with us at the Edison Public Library Science Camp!  

For kids ages 5-11.
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Family Evening Storytime
(In-Person)
Tuesday, August 26
5:30-6:15pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for a family evening storytime followed by a fun craft after!
 
No registration required.
 
Open to ages 5-13.
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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, August 27
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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Craft Time!
(In-Person)
Wednesday, August 27
2:00-3:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Stop in anytime to make a craft.
 
Open to ages 5-12.
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Musical Party with the Bookmobile
(In-Person)
Wednesday, August 27

Join the Bookmobile at one of their stops for a music and dance party featuring Jennifer Hyjack! 
  • Centre Place - 3:30-4:30pm
  • Village Commons - 7:30-8:30pm
For ages 0 - 11 and their families.
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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, August 27
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, August 28
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: Inside Out
(In-Person)
Thursday, August 28
2:00-4:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for the showing of Inside Out.
 
Open to ages 5-13.
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Bubble and Foam Party with the Bookmobile
(In-Person)
Thursday, August 28

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 ages 0 - 11 and their families.
 
*This stop for residents of The Enclave only
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Chinese Heritage Storytime
(Virtual)
Friday, August 29
10:00-10:45am
Zoom

Join "VIP Kid" for an introduction to Chinese traditions and culture through a fun virtual storytime!
 
For children 5 and up and their caregivers.
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Wickedly Oz
(In-Person)
Saturday, August 30
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

Join us for a fun after-hours party celebrating the anniversary of The Wizard of Oz and the "Popular" Broadway show and Oscar-nominated movie, Wicked! We'll have themed crafts, music, snacks, and games for everyone. Come dressed up as your favorite character to be entered into a special raffle!
 
Open to kids of all ages and their adults.

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, August 26
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
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DIY Block Printed Scarves
(In-Person)
Wednesday, August 27
5:30-6:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Color your world by making a block-printed scarf! Join Seema in learning the techniques of block printing and find out more about this ancient Indian folk art tradition!
 
Ages 14-18.
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DIY Block Printed Scarves
(In-Person)
Wednesday, August 27
7:30-8:30pm
Main Library

Color your world by making a block-printed scarf! Join Seema in learning the techniques of block printing and find out more about this ancient Indian folk art tradition!
 
Ages 11-14.
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The Adventurers Guild: Dungeons and Dragons
(In-Person)
Thursday, August 28
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.

Monday, August 25
Patel Brothers 10:45am-11:45am
Village Court 2:15pm-3:15pm
Edison Village 3:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesday, August 26
Oak Tree Village 3:30pm-4:30pm
Millbrook Village 6:15pm-7:15pm
Ridge Road & Meyer Road 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, August 27
Centerplace 3:45pm-4:45pm
Village Gate 6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Commons
7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, August 28
Waterford 3:30pm-4:30pm
Durham Woods 6:15pm-7:15pm
The Enclave 7:30pm-8:30pm

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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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  • 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
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Board President - Anthony DePasquale                                                  
Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman
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