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Week of April 12 through 18

Shakey: A Neil Young Tribute
with singer/guitarist Briz

(In-Person)
Sunday, April 12
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Live music and narratives about the songs and a journey through the past of Neil's amazing career.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Monday, April 13
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 13
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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Monday, April 13
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.

New Game Plus
(In-Person)
Monday, April 13
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

From the 8-bit era to later classics, every month we'll focus on a single game, with players trading off with each life or each level. Re-experience your favorites or discover something you missed. 

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 14
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.

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
(Virtual)
Tuesday, April 14
7:00-8:00pm

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 15
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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 15
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.
Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 15
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.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Night
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 15
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.

Community Crochet Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 15
7:00-8:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

In this program, adult learners will get together with experienced crocheters to learn the basic stitches in crochet. No prior crochet experience necessary. Experienced crocheters are encouraged to come and bring their projects and work amongst their peers.
 
Supplies will be provided but are limited to 12 hooks.

Classic Chicken Francese with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, April 15
7:30-8:30pm

Learn to make tender chicken cutlets with a bright, aromatic rosemary lemon sauce in this fresh take on an Italian favorite.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 16
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.

Truth Be Told: Non-fiction Book Club
(Virtual)
Thursday, April 16
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom

Our selection this month will be Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande.

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 16
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Night
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 16
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.
Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Friday, April 17
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.
ESL Fun Friday
(In-Person)
Friday, April 17
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.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 18
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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 18
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.

Young Writers Club
(In-Person)
Sunday, April 12
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Do you have a story stuck in your head waiting to be told? Join the Young Writers Club for a special event featuring the next generation of storytellers!

Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, April 13
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. 

Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Monday, April 13
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.

Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, April 13
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.

Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 14
11:00-11:30am
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.

Sign Language Storytime and Craft
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 14
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

The Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf in Trenton will be joining us for a storytime and craft to teach us about Deaf culture and history!

Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 15
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.

Itty-Bitty Crafters: Little Lamb
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 15
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers are invited to drop in and make a Mary Had a Little Lamb craft!

Garden Pots
(In-Person)
Wednesday, April 15
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

We're celebrating National Garden Day with a flower pot decorating craft!

Open to kids ages 5 - 11.

Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 16
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.

Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, April 16
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. 

No Sew Sock Worm
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 18
10:30-11:30am
Main Library

Spend your Saturday morning making an adorable no sew plush craft with your family.

Book Bedazzling: National Library Week Celebration
(In-Person)
Saturday, April 18
3:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

In celebration of National Library Week, join us for a creative book bedazzling craft decorating and personalizing a book cover using rhinestones gems.

Junk Art
(In-Person)
Monday, April 13
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Come sort through beads, charms, toys, and fabric scraps to make a unique and recycled piece of art.

Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, April 14
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

Manga Club
(In-Person)
Friday, April 17
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Looking for a new manga series to read? Want to learn how to read manga after watching anime? Come join like-minded individuals in discovering a new favorite series.

Monday, April 13
Woodrow Wilson Middle School* 11:00am-12:30pm
Residence at Roosevelt Park 2:00pm-3:00pm
Edison Glen Terrace 3:30pm-4:00pm
* Stop for Woodrow Wilson Middle School only
Tuesday, April 14
North 8th Avenue 4:00pm-5:00pm
Oxford Arms & Victoria Park 6:15pm-7:15pm
Rivendell 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, Apri 15
Woodbrook Corners 3:30pm-4:30pm
Park Gate Apartments 6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Pointe
7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, April 16
Heatherwood Villas 3:30pm-4:30pm
Westgate Square 6:15pm-7:15pm
Westgate Square II 7:30pm-8:20pm

Hoopla

Hoopla is a digital content provider of music, eBooks, audio-books, movies, comics, and television, with currently more than 400,000 titles available across those formats. Content can be streamed on a PC or Mac through hoopladigital.com. 

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