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Week of November 30 through December 6

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Un Harmonica pour Django by Yvonnick Prené
(In-Person)
Sunday, November 30
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

A harmonica tribute to Django Reinhardt.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Monday, December 1
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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Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, December 1
10:00-11:00am
Zoom

This month's selection is Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.
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Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, December 1
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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Introduction to Mutual Aid: Helping each other in helpless times
(In-Person)
Monday, December 1
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Collaborative exchange of resources and services, overcoming barriers to meeting common needs.
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Feature Films
(In-Person)
Tuesday, December 2
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Brian Doyle-Murray.
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Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with author Sue Hincenbergs
(Virtual)
Tuesday, December 2
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel, The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game.
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Language Lounge: ESL Conversation Group
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 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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Broadway Inspirations: Some Like It Hot (1959)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 3
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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Victorian Christmas Traditions
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 3
4:00-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Alisa Dupuy from "Ladies of History" is back to perform a lively program about Christmas traditions!
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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 3
5:30-7:30pm
Main Library

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

Let's Make Chocolate Truffles with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, December 3
7:00-8:00pm

Celebrate National Chocolate Month! Let's make chocolate truffles, a simple delicious treat, easy to make and bring to your holiday parties.
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Mobile Family Success Center- Community Table
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 4
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Come learn about Middlesex County's Mobile Family Success Center and all the free services they have to offer!
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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 4
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, December 4
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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Career Networking Workshop
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 4
6:00-7:30pm
Main Library

Learn the ins and out of networking to land the perfect job or advance in your career.
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Computer Support: Drop-In
Earn new digital skills & certificates
(In-Person)
Friday, December 5
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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Edison Public Library Foundation Bookfest!
(In-Person)
Friday, December 5
4:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Support the Library and expand your own collection by purchasing gently used, new-to-you books. All proceeds will go to the Library's needs, such as future renovations, new furniture and shelving, and enriching programs. 
 
Friday pre-sale is reserved for members of the Friends of the Edison Public Library. To participate in the pre-sale, you can join the Friends here: edisonpubliclibrary.org/friends-of-the-library-join or you can join at the door.
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Edison Public Library Foundation Bookfest!
(In-Person)
Saturday, December 6
10:00am-5:00pm
Main Library

Support the Library and expand your own collection by purchasing gently used, new-to-you books. All proceeds will go to the Library's needs, such as future renovations, new furniture and shelving, and enriching programs. 

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Take and Make: Paper Plate Wreaths
(In-Person)
Monday, December 1
All Branches
While Supplies Last

Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make paper plate wreath craft. 
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All Month Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Begins Monday, December 1
1907 Oak Tree Road

Stop in any time of the day to complete the scavenger hunt and win a prize at the end. 
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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, December 1
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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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Monday, December 1
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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The Merry and Bright Coloring Hour
(In-Person)
Monday, December 1
6:30-7:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

This is a stress-free drop-in activity perfect for families looking to take cheerful break from a family hustle.
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Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Tuesday, December 2
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, December 2
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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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 3
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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Itty-Bitty Crafters: Mittens
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 3
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers are invited to drop in and design their own paper mittens using colors, stickers, and lots of creativity.
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Spinning Tops – The Physics of Motion
(In-Person)
Wednesday, December 3
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

Kids will explore the science behind spinning dreidels and tops, discovering concepts like rotation, friction, and inertia in action. 
 
Open to kids ages 5 - 11.
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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 4
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, December 4
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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The Merry and Bright Coloring Hour
(In-Person)
Friday, December 5
4:00-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

This is a stress-free drop-in activity perfect for families looking to take cheerful break from a family hustle.
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Movie Matinee: Frozen Sing-Along
(In-Person)
Saturday, December 6
11:30am-1:30pm
Main Library

Join us at the library for a showing of Frozen (Walt Disney Pictures, 2013, PG).
 
Open to kids ages 3 - 11.
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Make Your Own Ornament Decoration
(In-Person)
Saturday, December 6
3:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Make an ornament to decorate your house or Christmas tree using cinnamon and and other spices. A variety of shapes will be provided but you can bring your favorite cookie cutter.

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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Monday, December 1
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, December 2
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

Start the holiday season off and join NJ4S Middlesex in making wire beaded ornaments!
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Career Networking Workshop
(In-Person)
Thursday, December 4
6:00-7:30pm
Main Library

Learn the ins and out of networking to land the perfect job or advance in your career.

Monday, December 1
John Adams Middle School* 10:30am-11:15am
Village Court 2:15pm-3:15pm
Edison Village
 3:30pm-4:30pm
* Stop for JAMS students only
Tuesday, December 2
Oak Tree Village 3:30pm-4:30pm
Millbrook Village 6:15pm-7:15pm
Ridge Road & Meyer Road 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, December 3
Village Experience 2:30pm-3:15pm
Centerplace 3:45pm-4:45pm
Village Gate 6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Commons
7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, December 4
Waterford 3:30pm-4:30pm
Durham Woods 6:15pm-7:15pm
The Enclave 7:30pm-8:30pm

Library Chef
Dive into the art of cooking from the comfort of your home and master those culinary skills you’ve always wanted to learn. Attend live-streaming classes or watch recordings at your leisure.
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Reading to your child has been scientifically shown to have numerous benefits, and the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten was designed to incentivize parents to give their children a head start.
 
Signing up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is easy to do through our Beanstack program, which also allows you to track the books you’ve read. For every 100 books, parents can earn a virtual badge and also claim a prize from their local Edison Public Library branch.
 
For more information or to collect your welcome package for joining, stop into any EPL branch.
 
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Edison Public Library.

  • 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
 North Edison Branch (Temporary Location) | 1907 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 - (732) 548-3045
Board President - Anthony DePasquale                                                  
Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman
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