Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of November 9 through 15

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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, November 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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We Always Cook with Honey
(In-Person)
Monday, November 10
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Queen Honey founder Glenn Berntsen will tell us about using all-natural honey as a substitute for sugar in baking, as well as a delicious snack on its own.

Self-Care for Caregivers
(In-Person)
Monday, November 10
6:00-7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for this interactive session and receive a Self-Care Guide along with companion tools to help you care for yourself every day.

Breathwork Basics – Wellness Series with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Tuesday, November 11
7:30-8:30pm

Discover how easy breathing techniques can help you release stress, sharpen focus, and boost overall well-being.

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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 12
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: Once Upon a Mattress (2005)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 12
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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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 12
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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Redhawk - Native American Music, Dance, and Education Scrubs
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 12
6:30-7:30pm
Main Library

Join us at the library for a Native American dance performance with the Redhawk Native American Arts Council.

Reducing Anxiety Through Meditation
(Virtual)
Wednesday, November 12
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

People are anxious about their health, their finances, relationships, safety, and work. Doctors and medical practitioners are promoting the benefits of meditation to relieve stress and anxiety.

Truth Be Told: Non-fiction Book Club
(Virtual)
Thursday, November 13
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom

This month's selection is Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues by Jonathan Kennedy.

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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 13
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.

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 13
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

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

Beaded Jewelry
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 13
6:00-7:30pm
Main Library

Learn how to make your own unique piece of jewelry out of beautiful beads and charms.

The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time
with Novelist Amanda Peters
(Virtual)
Thursday, November 13
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her novel, The Berry Pickers, and her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories.

DIY: Air-Dry Clay Leaf Bowls
(In-Person)
Friday, November 14
11:30am-12:30pm
Main Library

Join us for a two-session, DIY art program where you'll transform air-dry clay into fall-themed leaf bowls! These can be used as seasonal décor or given as handmade gifts.

This is Session 1. Session 2 will be held on November 22.

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Friday, November 14
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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Professional Headshots
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 15
10:00am-1:00pm
Main Library

Looking for a new job? Want to elevate your professional image? Come get two free headshot photos!

Restorative Yoga
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 15
1:00-2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Treat yourself to an hour of gentle, restorative yoga to help de-stress from the hustle and bustle of the week!

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History, Honor, and Heroes: Exploring Our Local Military Roots
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 15
2:00-4:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for a special afternoon of remembrance, respect, and community as we honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, November 10
10:00-10:25am
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 10
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 10
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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Origami Creations
(In-Person)
Monday, November 10
6:00-7:15pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Fold, create, and discover the art of Origami. It's a great opportunity to learn new a skill, relax, and make something beautiful.

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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 12
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 12
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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Dinosaur Storytime
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 13
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

It's Dinovember, which means we're reading books about our favorite prehistoric pals in this fun storytime, where you might even get the chance to meet a real dinosaur...

Open to kids 2 - 5 and their families.

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Creative Kids
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 13
11:30am-12:15pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join engaging activities to foster creativity in kids. Encourage your child to explore and try something new to develop their motor skills.

Open to ages 3-5.

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Native American Heritage Stories and Craft
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 13
4:00-4:45pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, join us for a storytime and crafts.

Open to ages 5-11.

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Author Storytime: Nora Bruno
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 13
6:00-7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for a special evening with local author Nora Bruno as she reads from her delightful children's book, The Meow Brothers Find a Home.

Ages 4-11.

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LEGO® Play!
(In-Person)
Friday, November 14
3:00-5:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for some LEGO® playing time.

For ages 3-11.

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Doodle a Day the Warli Way
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 15
3:30-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Learn to create your own Warli-inspired masterpiece using simple geometric shapes like circles, triangles, and squares to show scenes of community life and nature.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Monday, November 10
7:30-8:30pm
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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Teen Leaf Suncatchers
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 12
3:30-4:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Catch the sun through these Fall Suncatchers. Once you are done painting your unique design you can use them as window ornaments.

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The Adventurers Guild: Dungeons and Dragons
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 13
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, November 10

Keith Wold Johnson Child Care	10:15am-11:00am
Residence at Roosevelt Park	2:00pm-3:00pm
Edison Glen Terrace	3:30pm-4:30pm

Tuesday, November 11

No service in observance of Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 12

Woodbrook Corners	3:30pm-4:30pm
Park Gate Apartments	6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Pointe	7:30pm-8:30pm

Thursday, November 13

Dogwood Meadows	2:15pm-3:00pm
Heatherwood Villas	3:30pm-4:30pm
Westgate Square	6:15pm-7:15pm
Westgate Square II	7:30pm-8:20pm

The Star Ledger Collection

The Edison Public Library’s access to the Newark Star Ledger now includes full-page newspaper images, individual articles, and content only published online. Log in today with your library card and start searching the Newark Star Ledger Collection from News Bank.

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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Locations
Main Library | 340 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08817 - (732) 287-2298
Clara Barton Branch | 141 Hoover Ave, Edison, NJ 08837 - (732) 738-0096
North Edison Branch (Temporary Location) | 1907 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 - (732) 548-3045

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