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Week of February 1 through 7

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AARP Foundation Tax Preparation Assistance
(In-Person)
Monday, February 2
9:30am-4:00pm
Main Library

AARP is offering free in-person, same-day Tax Preparation and Filing for low- and moderate-income taxpayers of any age with special attention given to seniors 60 and above.
 
For details and to make an appointment, call (732) 287-2298 ext. 5213.
REGISTER

Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, February 2
10:00-11:00am
Zoom

This month's selection is The Night of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Monday, February 2
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however Monday 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)
Monday, February 2
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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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 with the New Jersey Chapter of the Afro American Historical & Genealogical Society (NJAAHGS).
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 3
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.
INFO

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 4
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.
INFO

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 4
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, February 4
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

Easy Sourdough Flatbread with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, February 4
7:30-8:30pm

Join us to learn sourdough basics while making soft, golden flatbread with simple ingredients and easy techniques. Perfect for beginners!
INFO

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 5
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, February 5
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, February 5
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

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley
(Virtual)
Thursday, February 5
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
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Digital Skills: Drop-In
Learn new skills & gain certificates
(In-Person)
Friday, February 6
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

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

INFO

All Month Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Begins Monday, February 2
All Day
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, February 2
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, February 2
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, February 2
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, laugh, and play.
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Hearts in Arts and Crafts
(In-Person)
Monday, February 2
6:30-7:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us to decorate precut paper hearts to create a lovely gift for your friends, family or your own room.
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Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 3
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, February 3
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, February 4
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: Groundhog Shadow Art
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 4
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers are invited to drop in and make a groundhog and his shadow craft! 
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Will the Groundhog See His Shadow?
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 4
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

Join us at the library to see if the groundhog will find his shadow with a fun hands on craft and the science behind light!
 
Open to kids 5 - 11.
INFO

Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 5
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!
INFO

Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 5
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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Celebrating the Year of the Horse
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 5
6:00-7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Celebrate the upcoming Year of the Horse with crafts followed by a parade around the library.

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Tween Trivia
(In-Person)
Monday, February 2
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, February 3
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

Monday, February 2
Keith Wold Johnson Child Care 10:15am-11:00am
Woodrow Wilson Middle School * 11:15am-12:30pm
Residence at Roosevelt Park
2:00pm-3:00pm
 Edison Glen Terrace
3:30pm-4:30pm
* Stop for Woodrow Wilson students only
Tuesday, February 3
John Kenny Child Care 2:30pm-3:15pm
North 8th Avenue 4:00pm-5:00pm
Oxford Arms & Victoria Park 6:15pm-7:15pm
Rivendell 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, February 4
Woodbrook Corners 3:30pm-4:30pm
Park Gate Apartments 6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Pointe
7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, February 5
Heatherwood Villas 3:30pm-4:30pm
Westgate Square 6:15pm-7:15pm
Westgate Square II 7:30pm-8:20pm

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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
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Board President - Anthony DePasquale                                                  
Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman
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