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Week of November 2 through 8

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Mental Health Refresh
(In-Person)
Sunday, November 2
3:30-4:30pm
Main Library

Join us for a welcoming, community-focused event centered on mental health and emotional well-being. Gain tools to support your own mental health and the well-being of those around you.
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Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, November 3
10:00-11:00am
Zoom

This month's selection is The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, November 3
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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Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, November 3
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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Finally Writing That Novel! Creative Writing Workshop
(In-Person)
Monday, November 3
6:00-7:30pm
Main Library

Middlesex College English Professor Celia Winchester, Ed.D., will lead a workshop on creative writing, including rounding out your characters, clarifying your themes, and making your plots pop.
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Feature Films
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 4
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for F1: The Movie starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Tobias Menzies.
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Pausing with Purpose with author Jennie Phillips
(Virtual)
Tuesday, November 4
7:00-8:30pm
Zoom

Jennie Phillips—fitness professional, author of Yellow Light Moments, and caregiver advocate—shares how the YLM Framework (Yield. Listen. Move.) can help caregivers reclaim their energy, clarity, and vitality.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 5
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: Producers (1967)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 5
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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Wellness Wednesday: Fall Wooden Sign Painting
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 5
1:00-2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Participants will be able to choose a wooden sign from a variety of shapes and use paint and stencils to create their own seasonal design. 
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Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee
(Virtual)
Wednesday, November 5
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity.
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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 5
5:30-7:30pm
Main Library

Get support in using digital devices and online programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.
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Through Lenape Eyes: A Journey into History and Culture
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 5
7:00-8:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Experience the rich history of the Lenape people with Douglas T. Aumack.
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 6
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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Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 6
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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Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services: An Information Session
(Virtual)
Friday, November 7
10:00-11:30am
Zoom

Representatives from the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services will lead a presentation discussing the different county resources available to Older Adults and Caregivers.
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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Friday, November 7
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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Little Al Dinosaur
(In-Person)
Sunday, November 2
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Put together Little Al in celebration of Dinovember!

Open to ages 3 to 11.
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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, November 3
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, November 3
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, November 3
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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Fall Into Coloring
(In-Person)
Monday, November 3
6:30-7:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Grab your favorite color and dive into a world of pumpkins, falling leaves and more.
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Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 4
11:00-11:45am
Main Library

Join us in this phonics-based program where we'll introduce our earliest readers to the alphabet through individual letters or letter blends.
 
Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.
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Children's Book Week Storytime and Craft
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 4
4:00-5:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

In honor of Children's Book Week, join us for a special storytime and craft.
 
Open to ages 3-11.
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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 5
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, November 5
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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From Book to Screen: Peter Rabbit
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 5
4:00-6:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for a storytime on Peter Rabbit and get to see the film based on the book after! 
 
Open to ages 5-11. 
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Go Nuts for Donuts!
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 5
6:00-5:45pm
Main Library

Let's celebrate National Donut Day with a donut-themed craft while we enjoy a sweet treat!
 
Open to kids 6 - 11.
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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 6
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, November 6
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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Brick Builders
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 6
3:30-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Let your imagination soar to build amazing creations with our LEGO® bricks. 
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Author Visit: Sharon Benjamin
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 6
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

We're celebrating Picture Book Month with a visit from local children's author, Sharon Benjamin, and her book, Jungle Gym.
 
Open to ages 3-11
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Children's Book Week- Bluey Party
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 8
2:00-3:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

In honor of Children's Book Week, join us for some fun stories on Bluey. We will have crafts, snacks, and a dance party after!
 
Open to ages 3-11.
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Get Caught Reading with Dog Man
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 8
3:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Celebrate Children's Book Week with Dog Man! We will have crafts and activities for all ages.

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Blackout Poetry
(In-Person)
Monday, November 3
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Teens will transform old book pages into poetry and art by highlighting words and “blacking out” the rest with markers and designs.  
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Teen Leaf Suncatchers
(In-Person)
Monday, November 3
3:30-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Paint your own leaf-shaped suncatcher.
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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 4
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
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Teen Leaf Suncatchers
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 5
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Paint your own leaf-shaped suncatcher.
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Zine Making
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 6
3:00-5:00pm
Main Library

Make a zine from start to finish. Write, draw, and design your own mini magazine in this workshop for teens!
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Art Collages
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 6
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Use cardstock, stickers, old magazines, book pages, and markers to create vibrant, layered artwork.
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Magazine Magic: Upcycled Coasters
(In-Person)
Friday, November 7
4:15-5:15pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for for creative crafting session where we transform discarded magazines into beautiful art.
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MCA Eagles Robotics Showcase
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 8
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Meet the members of the local MCA Eagles, and see our robot and what we do first hand.

Monday, November 3
John Adams Middle School 10:30am-11:15am
Village Court 2:15pm-3:15pm
Edison Village
 3:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesday, November 4
Oak Tree Village 3:30pm-4:30pm
Millbrook Village 6:15pm-7:15pm
Ridge Road & Meyer Road 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, November 5
The Learning Experience 2:30pm-3:15pm
Centerplace 3:45pm-4:45pm
Village Gate 6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Commons
7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, November 6
Waterford 3:30pm-4:30pm
Durham Woods 6:15pm-7:15pm
The Enclave 7:30pm-8:30pm

A to Z World Food
A to Z World Food is the only food database that contains over 6,500 traditional recipes for international cuisine from 174 different countries! Fully searchable by country, ingredient, or keyword, this database will answer all your international cuisine and culture questions. 
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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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