Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of July 5 through 11

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

This month's selection is The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez.

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

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

Mosaic Paper Art
(In-Person)
Monday, July 6
1:00-2:30pm
Main Library

Make a simple and relaxing mosaic art piece using only scraps of paper and glue.

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African Americans During the American Revolution With the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum
(In-Person)
Monday, July 6
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Telling the stories of the unsung heroes of the Revolutionary War

Image credit: The Battle of Savannah by Kervin Andre

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

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

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

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

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 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, July 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.

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ESL Fun Friday
(In-Person)
Friday, July 10
10:00am-2:00pm
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, July 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.

The AGI Transition: How AI Affects Work and Life
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 11
11:00am-12:30pm
Main Library

This workshop explores what Artificial General Intelligence actually is, how to think about it intuitively (without hype or jargon), and what this transition could mean for your job, your relationships, and your day-to-day life.

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

Living History: A Visit with Betsy Ross
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 11
2:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Library

Uncover the true story of Betsy Ross as history comes to life with Jill Lawrence of American Historical Theatre!

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Monday, July 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!

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Story and Craft
(In-Person)
Monday, July 6
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy a read-aloud, followed by a hands-on craft inspired by the story. Best for ages 2-6.

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Colonial Chemists: Science Club
(In-Person)
Monday, July 6
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Step into the "Age of Enlightenment" at Colonial Chemists, where young scientists discover the fascinating reactions behind 18th-century survival.

Open to kids 6 - 11.

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Sensory Investigators Take a Look at Color
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 7
11:00am-12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Children are invited to play and explore a few different ways to engage their senses. This week we will explore colors in the world around us.

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Colonial Keepsakes for Kids: Jointed Dolls
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 7
12:00-12:45pm
Main Library

Children will enjoy coloring and cutting out traditional 18th-century outfits to dress their own cardstock figures.

Open to kids ages 2 - 5.

Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 8
10:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.

Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 8
12:00-1:30pm
Main Library

Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.

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Tuckers Tales Puppet Theatre: St. George and the Dragon
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 8
6:00-6:30pm
Main Library

Join us for an old-school puppet show as you embark on an adventure with St. George and his dragon.

Open to kids of all ages and their families.

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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 9
11:00-11:30am
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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Game Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 7
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

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

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Pony Bead Wall Hanging
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 7
5:00-6:30pm
Main Library

Relax and make a cute wall hanging with pony beads

Patriotic Woven Bookmarks
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 8
6:30-8:30pm
Main Library

In celebration of America 250, join other teens in making a red, white and blue woven bookmark. Supplies will be provided.

Text-Based Game Design
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 9
5:00-6:00pm
Main Library

Learn how to make a ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ video game in Twine.

Open to teens.

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Manga Club
(In-Person)
Friday, July 10
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.

Candle Making
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 11
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Celebrate America 250 and learn how to make candles using the candle-dipping technique.

Monday, July 6

Residence at Roosevelt Park	2:00pm-3:00pm
Edison Glen Terrace	3:30pm-4:30pm

Tuesday, July 7

North 8th Avenue	3:45pm-4:45pm
Oxford Arms & Victoria Park	6:15pm-7:15pm
Rivendell	7:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, July 8

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

Thursday, July 9

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

New Jersey Digital Newspaper Project

An electronic resource that compiles all the digitized newspapers from the state of New Jersey and provides easy accessibility for library patrons

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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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