Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of October 9-15

Hispanic Heritage Month: Young Picasso at the Met
(Virtual & In-Person)
Monday, October 10
7:00-8:30pm
Zoom

Art historian Dr. Michael Norris will talk about Picasso's life story from his teenage years through his twenties by way of his pictures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

You can also watch the presentation in the Clara Barton Branch if you do not have a computer.

Attention Adult Patrons:
You do not have to be an Edison resident to attend. All Are Welcome!
Library Card and Pin Number are not required for Adult Programs.

Adult Makerspace: Crochet for Diwali Celebration
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 12
10:30am-12:00pm
North Edison Branch

Advanced levels are welcome to bring crochet projects to show and share your skills. For beginners, videos are available to follow. 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 Program: English-Chinese
(In-Person)
Monday, October 10
4:00-4:45pm
North Edison Branch

Enjoy learning a foreign language? Come on Monday for the English to Chinese program. You are welcome to bring in materials or homework that you need help with, or we will provide materials for you.

Open to ages 3 & up.

Telescope Night
(In-Person)
Tuesday, October 11
(Rescheduled from September 7)
7:00-8:30pm
North Edison Branch

See the mountains, valleys, and craters on the Moon. John Miller from the Pearl Observatory will point out the amazing aspects you can see with a telescope and allow everyone to visually explore the Moon.

Open to ages 10 & up.

Light Up Someone's Life This Diwali
(In-Person)
Friday, October 14
1:30-2:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for this celebration of Diwali: the Indian festival of lights.

Enjoy stories, movies and crafts all to light up your life and prepare for the coming holiday.

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

Hispanic Heritage Month Family Movie: Encanto
(In-Person)
Saturday, October 15
10:30-12:15pm
North Edison Branch

Deep in the Colombian mountains, the Madrigal family possesses an extraordinary secret. At the heart of the family is 15-year-old Mirabel, who does not seem to possess any unusual abilities.

Rated PG, 99 minutes.

Registration is required.

For ages 8 & up.

Rudra Dance Academy Diwali Dance Workshop
(In-Person)
Monday, October 10
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Renowned Bollywood choreographers, Miss Deepa and Mr. Sandy, will demonstrate short Bollywood and Fusion routines then teach participants an introductory Bollywood style dance routine.

Open to Ages 12 – 18.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Tuesday, October 11
7:00-8:30pm
North Edison Branch

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. Meetings will take place bi-monthly, and alternate between the North Edison Branch and the Main Library.

Open to Ages 14 – 18.

Tween Makerspace: K'NEX Architecture
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 12
4:00-5:00pm
North Edison Branch

Please join us playing with K'NEX! Building with K'NEX supports developmental growth and puts builders on a path towards a better understanding of STEAM subjects.

Open to Ages 8 – 12.

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