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Week of November 16 through 22

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Community Baby Shower
(In-Person)
Sunday, November 16
1:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Welcome expectant and new parents to our community baby shower, a celebration of new life and family!
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, November 17
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 17
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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Homelessness in New Jersey: Policy changes that affect the unhoused
(In-Person)
Monday, November 17
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Matthew Hersh from the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey will tell us about the causes of homelessness, recent changes to laws that make it harder to survive, and what we can do to help our neighbors and make real change in our communities.
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Artist Roundtable
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 18
12:30-1:30pm
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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Feature Films
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 18
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for The Alto Knights starring Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, and Katherine Narducci.
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Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg
(Virtual)
Tuesday, November 18
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

Charles Duhigg presents the ultimate guide on how to communicate and connect with anyone at work, home, and in life in Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 19
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: Life of Pi (2012)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 19
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 19
5:30-7:30pm
Main Library

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

Pausing with Purpose with author Jennie Phillips
(Virtual)
Wednesday, November 19
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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From Manuscript to Market: Self-Publishing Tips with Priya Kumari
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 19
7:00-8:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join Priya as she shares practical insights into the publishing process—from preparing a manuscript and choosing between self-publishing, hybrid, or traditional models to marketing strategies and distribution pathways.
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Smart Snacking & Label Reading with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, November 19
7:30-8:30pm

Discover how to decode nutrition labels and choose smarter snacks. Perfect for anyone managing diabetes or aiming to cut back on sugar and processed foods.
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 20
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, November 20
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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In My Craft Era: Native American-Inspired Burlap Weaving
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 20
3:30-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. Learn about the history and cultural importance of weaving in Navajo communities. Then create your own basic weaving using yarn and burlap.
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In My Craft Era: Native American-Inspired Burlap Weaving
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 20
6:30-8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. Learn about the history and cultural importance of weaving in Navajo communities. Then create your own basic weaving using yarn and burlap.
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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Friday, November 21
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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DIY Mini Planter Decorating
(In-Person)
Friday, November 21
3:00-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Unleash your creativity at our mini planter painting event! Join us for a relaxing, hands-on art session where you'll paint your own clay pot to take home.
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DIY: Air-Dry Clay Leaf Bowls
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 22
11:30am-12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Session 2 of the Air-Dry Clay Leaf Bowl program. Bring your piece to life with paint, adding color to your one-of-a-kind creation.
 
All supplies will be provided.

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, November 17
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 17
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 17
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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Tiny Treasures from Trash: Pistachio Shell Creations
(In-Person)
Monday, November 17
6:00-7:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Don't toss those leftover pistachio shells. Join us for a fun and eco-friendly crafting session where we will transform these shells into a unique form of art.

Open to ages 6+.
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Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 18
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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Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 18
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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Main Character Factory: Kids Writing Workshop
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 18
5:00-6:00pm
Main Library

Every great story comes alive through its characters! In this workshop, kids will invent vivid characters—complete with thoughts, feelings, and goals—to bring their stories to life
 
For Kindergarten-2nd graders.
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Little Al Dinosaur
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 18
6:00-7:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Put together Little Al in celebration of Dinovember!

Open to ages 3 - 11.
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Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 19
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 19
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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Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 19
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join the PokéManiacs for a fun and friendly place to celebrate everything Pokémon!
Whether you're a seasoned battler or a new trainer just starting your journey, we welcome all experience levels. 
 
Open to ages 5 - 11.
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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 20
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 20
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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Zumba for Kids
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 22
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

This fun and energetic program combines awesome music with easy-to-follow dance moves, perfect for getting your body moving. 
 
Open to kids ages 5 - 12.
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LEGO® Play!
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 22
11:00am-1:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for some LEGO® playing time.
 
For ages 3-11. 
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Movie Matinee: Ratatouille
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 22
2:00-3:30pm
Main Library

Join us at the library for a showing of Ratatouille (2007, G).
 
Open to kids ages 3 - 11.
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Native American-Inspired Burlap Weaving
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 22
2:30-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Learn about the history and cultural importance of weaving in Navajo communities. Then create your own basic weaving using yarn and burlap.

REGISTER

Becoming the Bad Guy: Teen Writing Workshop
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 18
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Have you ever wanted to get inside the mind of a villain? In this workshop, we will create our very own "bad guy" characters and drop them into various villainous situations.
 
For 6th - 8th graders.
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 19
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

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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The Adventurers Guild: Dungeons and Dragons
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 20
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.
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Paper Flowers
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 20
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Treat yourself or a loved one to the flowers that never die! Recycle old books and turn them into a beautiful bouquet.

Monday, November 17
Patel Brothers 10:45am-11:45am
Village Court 2:15pm-3:15pm
Edison Village
 3:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesday, November 18
Oak Tree Village 3:30pm-4:30pm
Millbrook Village 6:15pm-7:15pm
Ridge Road & Meyer Road 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, November 19
Centerplace 3:45pm-4:45pm
Village Gate 6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Commons
7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, November 20
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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