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Week of August 8-13, 2022

Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, August 8
10:00-11:30 am
Zoom

Please join us for a special book club event! Author, L. Bordetsky-Williams will join us to discuss her novel, Forget Russia. This book was chosen as an Editors’ Choice Book by the Historical Novel Society.

Bordetsky-Williams  is a Professor of Literature at Ramapo College of New Jersey and lives in New York City.

Attention Adult Patrons:
You do not have to be an Edison resident to attend our Adult programs. All Are Welcome! Registration is required.
Adult Makerspace - Crochet Club
(In-Person)
Wednesday, August 10
10:30- 12:00 pm
North Edison Branch

Open to Adults

For advance levels. Bring your friends and show your own crochet projects and skills. If beginners would like to join, videos are available. Different sizes of hooks and yarns will be provided at the library. 

Registration is very limited so call if you cannot attend. Thank you.

Bilingual Storytime: Chinese-English
(In-Person)
Monday, August 8
1:30-2:30 pm
North Edison Branch

Open to ages 3+
Enjoy learning a foreign language? Please come on Monday for Ms. Kitty's bilingual program, English-Chinese. You are welcome to bring in materials/homework that you need help with, or we will provide materials for you.
Storytime: Crabby Critters
(In-Person)
Tuesday, August 9
10:30-11:30 am
Main Library

Open to:  2-8 yrs of age with adult

Are you a crabby critter?   Walk like a crab.  Pinch like a crab.  You're invited to act out our crabby songs, listen to crabby stories and create your own 3-D crab to take home. 

Registration required
Storytime: Crabby Critters
(In-Person)
Wednesday, August 10
6:30-7:30 pm
North Edison Branch

Open to:  2-8 yrs of age with adult

Are you a crabby critter?   Walk like a crab.  Pinch like a crab.  You're invited to act out our crabby songs, listen to crabby stories and create your own 3-D crab to take home. 

Registration required
Storytime: Mythical Sea Creatures
(In-Person)
Saturday, August 13
10:30-11:30 am
Main Library

Open to  children grades k-3.

Join us as we hear about various mythical sea creatures like the Loch Ness Monster, Mermaids and other stories from the deep dark sea!

Registration is required. 
Bilingual Storytime: English-Telugu
(In-Person)
Saturday, August 13
1:30-2:30 pm
Main Library

Open to  children 2-6 yrs with parent/caregiver.

Please join Ms.Radha for a bilingual storytime featuring read alouds, songs and activities.

Registration is very limited so please call if you cannot attend. Thank you.

Interactive Movie for Teens: Finding Nemo
(In-Person)
Tuesday, August 9
2:30-4:30 pm
North Edison Branch

Open to Teens

When you come to the Library to watch Finding Nemo, you simply must play along!

For ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Fiber Arts: Basket Weaving
(In-Person)
Wednesday,  August 10
3:00-4:00 pm
Clara Barton Branch

Make a simple 6” basket by weaving yarn around a chipboard base.

For ages 12 - 18. Registration is required.
Art at the Library: Sand Art
(In-Person)
Wednesday,  August 10
4:00-5:00 pm
North Edison Branch

Open to Tweens (8-12 years)

Come and join us to make your own design of seaweed sand artwork. Materials and supplies will be provided. 

Registration is very limited so call if you cannot attend. Thank you.

Interactive Movie for Teens: Finding Nemo
(In-Person)
Thursday, August 11
2:30-4:30 pm
Main Library

Open to Teens

When you come to the Library to watch Finding Nemo, you simply must play along!

For ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Sea Creature Cookie Decoration
Take & Make
Saturday, August 13
North Edison Branch Only
-While Supplies Last-

Missed last week's Sea Creature Cookie Decorating for Teens? Satisfy your sweet tooth AND your creative side by picking up a kit at the Information desk at the North Edison Branch on Saturday, August 13th, while supplies last. For ages 12 to 18. 

Masks will continue to be a welcome option for anyone who wants 
to wear them.

  • 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 | 777 Grove Ave, Edison, NJ 08820 - (732) 548-3045
Board President - Patricia Massey                                                  
Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman
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