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Week of September 7 through 13

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Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, September 8
10:00-11:00am
Zoom

This month's selection is Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, September 8
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, September 8
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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Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, September 8
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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Madan Sara: The Power of Haitian Women
(In-Person)
Monday, September 8
6:00-7:30pm
Main Library

Haiti's resistance and existence is in large part because of the persistence, discipline, and vision of valiant Haitian women.
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Feature Films
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 9
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for The Amateur starring Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitriona Balfe, Laurence Fishburne, and Holt McCallany.
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Meditation: A Tool to Balance Your Life
(Virtual)
Tuesday, September 9
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Wouldn't it be nice if we could step back, take a little vacation from all the tension of our lives, and find a place filled with joy, bliss, and peace?
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 10
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: Gilda Live (1980)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 10
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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Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher
(Virtual)
Wednesday, September 10
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.
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Artist Roundtable
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 10
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Share your ideas, experiences, thoughts or just come to listen and learn. This is an open format of sharing and discussion. We will have a facilitator for this in-person workshop.
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How to Make and Feed a Sourdough Starter with Library Chef 
(Virtual)
Wednesday, September 10
7:30-8:30pm

Discover how to make and feed your own sourdough starter—easy, natural, and perfect for healthy homemade bread with Chef Danielle!
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Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club
(Virtual)
Thursday, September 11
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom

This month's selection is Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010 by Charles Murray.
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Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 11
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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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 11
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.
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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Friday, September 12
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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Bomba and Plena Band Cimarrones Perform Live
(In-Person)
Saturday, September 13
4:00-5:00pm
Main Library

Join us for a live performance in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Cimarrones will engage the audience, create high energy, and educate them about bomba and plena.

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Grandparents' Day Festival
(In-Person)
Sunday, September 7
2:00-4:00pm
Main Library

We're hosting a special festival dedicated to honoring grandparents and the cherished role they play in our lives. 
 
Open to all ages. 
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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, September 8
10:00-10:30am
Main Library

Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months.  
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Baby and Me
(In-Person)
Monday, September 8
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, September 8
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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Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 9
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 2+.
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Special Storytime & Craft for Library Card Sign Up Month
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 9
4:00-5:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for a special storytime and a craft in designing a mock library card.
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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 10
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, September 10
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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Back-to-School Pizza Party
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 10
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

We're celebrating the start of the school year AND National Cheese Pizza Day with a PIZZA PARTY!
 
Open to kids 5 - 11 and their families.
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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 11
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.
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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 11
11:00-11:30am
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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Fall Craft
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 11
3:00-5:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for a fun craft!
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Sign Language Storytime
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 11
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Join us for a special read-aloud for Deaf Awareness Month! We'll share a story featuring a Deaf character, with interpretation in American Sign Language (ASL).
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Pajama Storytime
(In-Person)
Saturday, September 13
11:00am-12:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Put on those PJs and head over the library for a special storytime! Bring a stuffed animal who can "sleep over" at the library.
 
For ages 2 and up. 
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Chess Club
(In-Person)
Saturday, September 13
2:00-3:00pm
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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STEAM Rangers
(In-Person)
Saturday, September 13
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Learn about a science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concept followed by a hands-on activity.
 
For ages 7 - 11.

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DIY Charm Jewelry
(In-Person)
Monday, September 8
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Use assorted charms and pendants to create your own unique accessory.
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Monday, September 8
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.
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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 9
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
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DIY Alebrije
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 10
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and make your own Alebrije, a sculpture of vibrant, fantastical creatures from Mexican folk art.
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Wonders Under the Microscope
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 11
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Learn about cells and cell division with Dr. Maria. Observe the different stages under the microscope and engage in a hands-on activity to learn more about biology! 

Monday, September 8
Joh Adams Middle School* 10:30am-11:15am
Village Court 2:15pm-3:15pm
Edison Village
 3:30pm-4:30pm
*for JAMS students only
  
Tuesday, September 9
Oak Tree Village 3:30pm-4:30pm
Millbrook Village 6:15pm-7:15pm
Ridge Road & Meyer Road 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, September 10
Centerplace 3:45pm-4:45pm
Village Gate 6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Commons
7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, September 11
Waterford 3:30pm-4:30pm
Durham Woods 6:15pm-7:15pm
The Enclave 7:30pm-8:30pm

New Jersey Digital Newspaper Project
An electronic resource that compiles all the digitized newspapers from the state of New Jersey and provides easy accessibility for library patrons
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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. 

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