Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of April 5 through 11

AARP Foundation Tax Preparation Assistance
(In-Person)
Monday, April 6
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.

Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, April 6
10:00-11:00am
Zoom

This month's selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Monday, April 6
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.

Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Monday, April 6
11:00am-2:00pm
Main Library

Register for a 30-minute appointment to get one-on-one help with computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Monday, April 6
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, April 6
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

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

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The Beatles: Putting it All Together
(In-Person)
Monday, April 6
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

John Paul Groom will discuss the history of the Beatles from their creative revolution to their acrimonious break-up.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 7
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

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

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DeafBlind Artist Showcase with Jon Gabry
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 7
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Enjoy a showcase of tactile, mixed media art from DeafBlind artist Jon Gabry. Watch him create a piece live and learn how to make your own drawing by touch!

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 8
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, April 8
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.

Memory Café at Edison Public Library
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 8
1:30-3:00pm
Main Library

This month's theme is Spring Into Movement and will focus on stretching with music and resistance bands.

Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 8
4:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Register for a 30-minute appointment to get one-on-one help with computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Night
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 8
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.

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

The Global Legacy of Rabindranath Tagore
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 8
7:00-8:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Celebrate National Poetry Month with an inspiring journey through world poetry, music, and ideas, exploring how the timeless vision of Rabindranath Tagore echoes through diverse voices.

Compost This! Easy Steps to Reduce Waste and Help the Planet
(Virtual)
Wednesday, April 8
7:30-8:30pm

Learn the basics of composting and turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil! Perfect for beginners who want to live more sustainably, reduce waste, and make a real impact on the environment.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 9
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

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

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 9
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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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Night
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 9
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.

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

Spring Renewal Through Meditation
(Virtual)
Thursday, April 9
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Start the Spring season with a reflection of new possibilities, growth and renewal as Umesh Bhatia shares a simple, yet powerful meditation technique leading to the deepest levels of peace and joy.

Mindful Moments at the Library: Guided Meditation with Soshimsa Zen Center
(In-Person)
Friday, April 10
11:00am-12:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Explore the vast physiological and psychological benefits of meditation that has been practiced for thousands of years and validated by modern scientific research.

Investment Fraud and How to Avoid Becoming A Victim
(In-Person)
Friday, April 10
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Arlene Ferris-Waks, Director, Complaints and Investor Outreach, New Jersey Bureau of Securities, will provide an overview of how to invest safely and avoid investment scams by identifying the key “red flags” of fraud.

Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Friday, April 10
12:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Register for a 30-minute appointment to get one-on-one help with computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more.

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ESL Fun Friday
(In-Person)
Friday, April 10
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Learn English through games, short movies, art and more!

No registration required. Attend as many sessions as you want.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 11
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.

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

Hands Only CPR with Hackensack Meridian Health
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 11
11:00am-12:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

This interactive demonstration program will teach you important techniques and will allow you to practice chest compressions on mannequins as well as how to use an AED.

Please note this is not a certification class.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 11
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.

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

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Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, April 6
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, April 6
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, April 6
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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Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 7
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.

Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

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Itty-Bitty Crafters: Frog
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 8
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers are invited to drop in and make an adorable frog craft.

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Unicorn Horn Party
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 8
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

We're celebrating Unicorn Day at the library with a magical story and even more magical crafts!

Open to children ages 3 - 9 and their families.

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 9
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 9
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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Art Collage
(In-Person)
Friday, April 10
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Use cardstock, stickers, old magazines, book pages, and markers to create vibrant, layered artwork.

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Movie Matinee: Brave
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 11
11:00am-12:30pm
Main Library

Join us at the library for a showing for the movie Brave (2012, Disney Pixar, PG).

Open to kids ages 5 - 11.

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Chess Club
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 11
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Sharpen your strategy and test your skills at the library's Chess Club!

Open to kids ages 6 - 11.

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Saturday Craftable
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 11
2:30-3:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Learn how to create unique monotype prints using gelli printing plates and your imagination.

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Tween Blackout poetry
(In-Person)
Monday, April 6
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Take a page from a book, newspaper, or magazine and black out most of the text with a marker to create a poem.

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 7
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 8
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

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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Tween Music Trivia
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 9
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Think you know the most about music? Put your skills to the test alongside other tweens!

Monday, April 6

Lightbridge Academy*	1:30pm-2:30pm
Village Court	3:30pm-4:30pm

*Stop for Lightbridge Academy only

Tuesday, April 7

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

Wednesday, April 8

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

Thursday, April 9

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

Pronunciator

Pronunciator is a personalized language learning course with over 160 languages to learn, daily lessons for all skill levels, and citizenship preparation courses in both English and Spanish. Use Pronunciator on your smartphone, tablet, or computer at any time with the help of your library card.

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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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Locations
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