Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of January 25 through 31

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The Hobbit Radio Play performed by Raconteur Radio
(In-Person)
Sunday, January 25
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy story performed live

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Monday, January 26
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Mondays are geared towards beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are geared towards intermediate and advanced 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)
Monday, January 26
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.

Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, January 26
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga, suitable for people of all ages and experience levels.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Pearl Lui of Dear Daughters Designs
(In-Person)
Monday, January 26
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

For National Handwriting Day, explore a new skill in modern calligraphy. Pearl Lui of Dear Daughters Design will teach you the elegant basics with supplies to get you started.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 27
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.

The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 27
1:30-2:30pm
Main Library

This month's selection is The Tell by Amy Griffin.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 28
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Wednesdays are geared towards beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are geared towards intermediate and advanced 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 28
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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Digital Skills: Drop-In
Learn new skills & gain certificates
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 28
5:30-8:30pm
Main Library

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

How Money Works: Financial Education Workshop
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 28
6:30-7:30pm
Main Library

New Year, New Habits! Celebrate Financial Wellness Month by learning concepts that will have an incredible impact on your personal finances in 2026!

Secrets and Second Chances with Author Liz Moore
(Virtual)
Wednesday, January 28
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 29
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 29
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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Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 29
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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Digital Skills: Drop-In
Learn new skills & gain certificates
(In-Person)
Friday, January 30
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

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

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Hindustani Classical Music: Live music with Vocalist Rupali Venugopal
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 31
2:00-3:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Vocalist Rupali Venugopal (founder of the Swar Leela Music Center) will delight us with the sounds of northern India. Enjoy centuries-old ragas and popular film music based on the tradition.

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, January 26
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, January 26
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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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, January 26
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes. Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, laugh, and play.

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Friendship Bracelet
(In-Person)
Monday, January 26
6:30-7:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Let's make colorful friendship bracelets of yarn without a needle.

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Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 27
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 so suggested for ages 2+.

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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 28
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: Polar Bear
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 28
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers are invited to drop in and create an fluffy polar bear using glue, paper shapes, and cotton balls.

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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 28
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 5 - 11!

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 29
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 and their caregivers.

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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 29
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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Movie Matinee: Dog Man
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 31
11:00am-12:30pm
Main Library

Join us for a showing of Dog Man (Universal Pictures, PG) at the Library!

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Tween Trivia
(In-Person)
Monday, January 26
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Think you know the most about music, movies, and all things pop culture? Put your skills to the test alongside other tweens!

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 27
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

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Zodiac Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 28
Main Library
All Day

Find all 12 zodiac animals hidden throughout the library while you learn about Lunar New Year and discover what your birth year zodiac animal is!

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Manga Club
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 29
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Come join like-minded individuals in discovering a new favorite series.

Beginning this session, we'll discuss manga themes, characters, and plot of different manga.

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Bio Lab with WeMake 4-H
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 31
2:00-3:30pm
Main Library

Come learn all about Cells and Forensics in an engaging workshop! We will do experiments using a microscope to see various plant cells, trace fingerprints like a professional, and analyze them in the shoes of an actual detective.

For students in grades 5+.

Monday, January 26

John Adams Middle School*	10:30am-11:15am
Village Court	2:15pm-3:15pm

*Stop for JAMS students only

Tuesday, January 27

Oak Tree Village	3:30pm-4:30pm
Millbrook Village	6:15pm-7:15pm
Edison Village	7:45pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, January 28

The Learning Experience	2:30pm-3:15pm
Centreplace	3:45pm-4:45pm
Village Gate	6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Commons	7:30pm-8:30pm

Thursday, January 29

Waterford	3:30pm-4:30pm
Durham Woods	6:15pm-7:15pm
The Enclave	7:30pm-8:30pm

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.

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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
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Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman