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Week of January 18 through 24

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 20
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however Tuesday sessions are geared towards intermediate and advanced levels.
 
No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.
REGISTER

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Author and Journalist Julia Hotz
(Virtual)
Tuesday, January 20
2:00-3:00pm
Zoom

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 21
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however Wednesday sessions are geared towards beginner and intermediate levels.
 
No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 21
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.
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Computer Support: Drop-In
Learn new skills & gain certificates
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 21
5:30-8:30pm
Main Library

Get support in using tech devices and online digital programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use for email, typing, Microsoft programs, Google programs, Windows 11 and more!
REGISTER

New Year Detox Reset with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, January 21
7:30-8:30pm

Kick off the new year feeling refreshed! Rebecca shares simple detox tips, mindful eating habits, and holistic approaches to resetting your system naturally.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 22
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however Thursday sessions are geared towards intermediate and advanced levels.
 
No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.
REGISTER

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 22
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: Collagraph Prints
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 22
3:30-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. This month we will create one-of-a-kind prints using collagraph techniques.
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In My Craft Era: Collagraph Prints
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 22
6:00-7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. This month we will create one-of-a-kind prints using collagraph techniques.
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Computer Support: Drop-In
Learn new skills & gain certificates
(In-Person)
Friday, January 23
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

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

Meet SCORE: Your Free Resource for Business Success
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 24
11:00am-1:00pm
Main Library

An interactive introduction to SCORE’s no-cost mentoring, tools, and local expertise. Mentors will be available for informal meet-and-greet discussions to help connect participants with the right support for their business goals.

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Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 20
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. 
 
Materials provided may include small pieces. Suggested ages 2+. Parental supervision is required.
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Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 20
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 to help cultivate a love of reading and learning.
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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 21
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: Winter Tree
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 21
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers are invited to drop in and make a snow covered tree using paint and their itty-bitty fingers!
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Bubble Wrap Art
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 21
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

Join us as we use bubble wrap to create textured prints and paintings through activities like stamping, rolling, or dabbing paint onto paper. 
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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 22
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!
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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 22
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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Directed Drawing: Penguin
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 22
6:00-6:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for a step-by-step demonstration, where you'll draw a penguin! 
 
For ages 5 - 11. 
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Muslim Heritage Month Storytime Celebration
(In-Person)
Friday, January 23
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Join us for a special storytime celebrating Muslim culture, history, and traditions! 

For kids ages 3 - 9. 
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Pipe Cleaner Crafts
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 24
2:30-3:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join to enjoy crafts by bending and twisting colorful pipe cleaners and inspire your creativity.

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 20
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
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Sensory Slime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 21
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Beat the winter blues with sensory snow slime! Create your own sensory snow and learn about the benefits of crafting and self care with NJ4S.
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Manga Club
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 22
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

In our first session we will pick a manga series to read as a group. For future sessions be prepared to discuss manga themes, characters, and plot. 
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Teen Zodiac Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Friday, January 23
1907 Oak Tree Road
All Day

Find all 12 zodiac animals hidden throughout the library. Learn about the zodiac animals and find out what your birth year zodiac animal is!

Monday, January 19
No Service Library closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 20
North 8th Avenue 4:00pm-5:00pm
Oxford Arms & Victoria Park 6:15pm-7:15pm
Rivendell 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, January 21
Woodbrook Corners 3:30pm-4:30pm
Park Gate Apartments 6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Pointe
7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, January 22
Heatherwood Villas 3:30pm-4:30pm
Westgate Square 6:15pm-7:15pm
Westgate Square II 7:30pm-8:20pm

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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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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Clara Barton Branch | 141 Hoover Ave, Edison, NJ 08837 -  (732) 738-0096
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Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman
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