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Week of May 24 through 30

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 26
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.
REGISTER

The Bookies Book Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 26
1:30-2:45pm
Main Library

This month's selection is The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 27
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, May 27
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.
REGISTER
Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 27
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, May 27
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.
REGISTER
Stories Across Borders: An Evening with Ruchika Gaba Vasishta & Dr. Suresh U. Kumar
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 27
6:30-8:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road
 
Join us at the library for an inspiring evening celebrating storytelling, resilience, and global journeys with two local New Jersey authors.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 28
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.
REGISTER

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 28
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, May 28
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.
REGISTER
Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Friday, May 29
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, May 29
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, May 30
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.
INFO
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, May 30
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.
REGISTER
History of Chocolate: From Mesoamerica to Artisanal Treats
Presented by Discover Chocolate
(In-Person)
Saturday, May 30
2:00-3:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road
 
Join us for a delicious hour-long journey through chocolate’s 5,000-year history!

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Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 26
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.
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Exploration Station
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 26
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

This Sensory play program is designed to engage toddlers and preschoolers in imaginative and educational activities. 
 
Open to kids ages 1 - 5.
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Move & Groove with Miss Jolie
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 26
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Get ready to dance with Miss Jolie in this musical dance party featuring live ukulele and guitar, packed with movement, rhythm, and interactive music fun!
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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 27
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: Ladybugs
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 27
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers are invited to drop in and create a ladybug craft!
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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 27
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, May 28
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, May 28
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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Learn the Art of Magic
Presented by Mike Capozzi
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 28
6:30-7:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for a magic class with professional Magician Mike Capozzi for an evening of fun and wonder.
 
For ages 7 and up.
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Baby Prom
(In-Person)
Friday, May 29
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Get ready to dress to the nines (or the ones!) for our Baby Prom, a morning of music, movement, and adorable memories.

Open to kids 1 - 5 and their families.

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Anime Creator's Club
(In-Person)
Tuesday, May 26
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Learn storytelling structure, character and environment design, storyboarding, and visual development over this 4-week course.
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College Prep Writing seminar
(In-Person)
Wednesday, May 27
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

Join Kevin Ma, A Senior Admissions Interviewer and National Association for College Admissions Counseling Member in this three week workshop that preps you for:
 
May 13: A Personal Statement & Activity List Primer
May 20: Brainstorming & Outlining: Montage Essays
May 27: Brainstorming & Outlining: Narrative Essays
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Game Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, May 28
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
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Manga Club
(In-Person)
Friday, May 29
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, May 25
No Service Library Closed in Observace of Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26
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, May 27
Woodbrook Corners 3:30pm-4:30pm
Park Gate Apartments 6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Pointe
7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, May 28
Heatherwood Villas 3:30pm-4:30pm
Westgate Square 6:15pm-7:15pm
Westgate Square II 7:30pm-8:20pm

Learning Express Hub
This site offers college admissions test preparation, including ACT, SAT, and AP plus other skill-building resources for classroom and homework success.
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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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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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