Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of March 22 through 28

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Makers Week: RPG Dice Bracelets
(In-Person)
Sunday, March 22
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Increase your nerd-cred with a custom Dice Bracelet. You choose the dice and beads to make your dream color scheme.

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AARP Foundation Tax Preparation Assistance
(In-Person)
Monday, March 23
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.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Monday, March 23
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, March 23
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, March 23
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

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

The Garden Tourist’s Mid-Atlantic with garden designer Jana Milbocker
(In-Person/Virtual)
Monday, March 23
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library/Zoom

A tour of the best gardens in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

This is a Zoom presentation which can also be viewed at the Main Library.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 24
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

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

America’s Failed Response to Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter
(Virtual)
Tuesday, March 24
2:00-3:00pm

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book.

How to Profit from Today's AI Tools
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 24
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

In this deep-dive session, we’ll explore multiple income pathways ranging from customer-service chatbot build out, to offering AI consulting, affiliate marketing, content creation, and selling of AI-generated assets.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 25
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, March 25
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, March 25
5:30-8:30pm
Main Library

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

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 26
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

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

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 26
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

Get to Know WCEC Women's Business Center
(In-Person)
Friday, March 27
11:00am-12:30pm
Main Library

For those considering starting a new business or have already done so, this introductory session on the WCEC Women's Business Center is a good place to start or continue your entrepreneurial journey.

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Digital Skills: Drop-In
Learn new skills & gain certificates
(In-Person)
Friday, March 27
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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Dream Music with vocalist Ruijing Guo and pianist Doug Han
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 28
2:00-3:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Featuring art songs by Brahms, Duparc, Debussy, Tosti, and Hoiby, this program weaves together longing, passion, tenderness, and introspection.

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, March 23
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, March 23
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, March 23
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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Spring into Coloring
(In-Person)
Monday, March 23
6:30-7:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Let's bring the colors of spring to life in this family-oriented program and get artistic with markers, crayons and pencils.

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Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 24
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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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 25
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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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 25
6:00-7:00pm
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, March 26
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, March 26
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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Zumba for Kids
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 28
11:00-11:45am
Main Library

This fun and energetic program combines awesome music with easy-to-follow dance moves, perfect for getting your body moving.

Open to kids ages 5 - 11.

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Button Making
(In-Person)
Monday, March 23
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Sort through stacks of old library books to make your very own custom button, or bring your own image to make something truly unique!

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 24
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

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Tween Collaborative Art Squares
(In-Person)
Wednesday, March 25
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Make your mark and decorate a colored square in celebration of Youth Art Month.

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Tween Trivia
(In-Person)
Thursday, March 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 teens!

Monday, March 23

John Adams Middle School*	10:30am-11:15am
Village Court	3:30pm-4:30pm

*Stop for JAMS students only

Tuesday, March 24

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

Wednesday, March 25

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

Thursday, March 26

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

The Palace Project

The New Jersey State Library offers the Palace Project, a new digital library service, that offers access to free ebooks and audiobooks in one easy-to-use app for all residents of New Jersey. Through the Palace app, library users have access to over 20,000 items curated by the Digital Public Library of America and the New Jersey State Library.

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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