Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of March 29 through April 4

The Story of the Harp: Lily Neill Live in Concert
(In-Person)
Sunday, March 29
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

The Story of the Harp embraces the harp’s history, and explores its various incarnations and versatility—with fun facts and a few harp stories along the way!

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AARP Foundation Tax Preparation Assistance
(In-Person)
Monday, March 30
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.

The Great American Road Trip
(Virtual)
Monday, March 30
6:00-7:00pm
Zoom

Join historian Dr. Allen Pietrobon for a fascinating exploration of how road-tripping has shaped American history, culture, and identity from the 1800s to today.

This program is facilitated by Parker Health Group, Inc.

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Introduction to Irish Genealogy Research with LCD Genealogy Services
(In-Person)
Monday, March 30
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Certified Genealogist Laura Cubbage-Draper will show you how to research your Irish ancestors using immigration, census, and vital records, civil registration, wills, and more.

The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 31
1:30-2:30pm
Main Library

This month's selection is Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty.

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

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

On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
(Virtual)
Thursday, April 2
2:00-3:00pm

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.

Celebrating Passover in Difficult Times: How Jews Persevered from Antiquity to the Current Era
(Virtual)
Thursday, April 2
6:00-7:00pm
Zoom

From the time of Moses through the Inquisition, the Holocaust, and life under oppressive regimes, observing Passover often required great courage.

This program is facilitated by Parker Health Group, Inc.

Creating with Clay
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 4
2:00-3:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Come enjoy a relaxing pottery class and create a beautiful piece of pottery as you follow along with a seasoned instructor.

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Youth Art Month Reception
(In-Person)
Sunday, March 29
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Children who participated in our Youth Art Month are welcome to view their showcased design and pick up an award for participating!

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, March 30
10:00-10:20am
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 30
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 30
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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Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 31
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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April Fools Scavenger Hunt
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 1
Main Library
All Day

Join us at the library as we celebrate April Fools with a crazy scavenger hunt!

For ages 2 - 11.

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Take and Make: Easter Bunny!
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 1
All Branches
While Supplies Last

Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft. This month we're making Easter Bunnies!

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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 1
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: Easter Egg Art
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 1
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers are invited to drop in to make an Easter craft by stamping plastic eggs with paint!

(Dress for a mess)

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 2
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, April 2
11:00-11:20am
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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Exploration Zone: Fun with Dough
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 2
6:00-7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Explore texture, color, and shape with sculpting dough. Little ones will have fun squishing and rolling out dough.

For ages 2+.

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Deaf Culture Celebration
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 2
6:00-7:30pm
Main Library

Celebrate Deaf History Month by enjoying a showcase of the work of Deaf creatives.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Monday, March 30
7:30-8:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

The starting point for teen volunteering at the Library. TAB gives teens a platform to direct and shape services and volunteer opportunities at the Edison Public Library.

Ages 13 – 18.

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 31
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

Monday, March 30

Keith Wold Johnson Child Care*	10:15am-11:00am
Residence at Roosevelt Park	2:00pm-3:00pm
Edison Glen Terrace	3:30pm-4:00pm

* Stop for KWJ Child Care only

Tuesday, March 31

John Kenney 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

* Stop for John Kenney Child Care only

Wednesday, Apri 1

Woodbrook Corners	3:30pm-4:30pm
Park Gate Apartments	6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Pointe	7:30pm-8:30pm

Thursday, April 2

Heatherwood Villas	3:30pm-4:30pm
Westgate Square	6:15pm-7:15pm
Westgate Square II	7:30pm-8:20pm

eLibrary NJ & Libby

Book lovers and Library card holders have access to an additional collection of popular ebooks, audiobooks, and videos, all of which can be accessed through the free Libby app (available on App Store and Google Play).

ACCESS

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