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For over 35 years, the New Jersey Chapter of the Afro American Historical & Genealogical Society (NJAAHGS) has strived to preserve African ancestral family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity by promoting research and disseminating information throughout the community.
 
February is Black History Month and, on Monday, February 2, NJAAHGS will host an informative and beginner-friendly workshop designed to help Edison patrons discover the essentials of African American genealogical research. 
 
During the 2:00pm program, practical tips, effective strategies, and key resources to organize your findings, overcome brick walls, and deepen your understanding of your family history will be discussed. 
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African American Genealogy
Introduction and Workshop
(In-Person)
Monday, February 2
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Discover the essentials of African American genealogical research in this informative beginner-friendly workshop.

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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.

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Main Library
340 Plainfield Avenue (at Division Street)
Edison, New Jersey 08817
(732) 287-2298

Clara Barton Branch
141 Hoover Avenue (at Pleasant Ave)
Edison, New Jersey 08837
(732) 738-0096

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1907 Oak Tree Road
Edison, New Jersey 08820
(732) 548-3045

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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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