Edison Library Letter

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1 S P R I N G the Edison Library Letter Edison Township Free Public Library Heart Health the Edison Public Library The Edison Public Library is proud to announce that we will be collaborating with the Kittim N. Sherrod Foundation to bring you Heart Health Week. From Monday April 30th to Friday May 4th. As many Edison residents may remember, Kittim was an Edison High School senior and captain of the varsity football team when he suddenly passed away from Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) during track practice on April 30, In honor of Kittim and many others who have passed away from heart related problems, the Edison Public Library will be placing defibrillators in all three of our library branches as well as getting all members of our staff first aid, CPR and defibrillator training. As part of Heart Health Week, we will be having health related events throughout the week. Check out page 4 for more information! Author Visit: Nisha Sharma Join us on Thursday, May 10th at 4 PM at the North Edison Branch to meet with author of the new upcoming book, My So-Called Bollywood Life We ve got signed bookmarks, books, trivia, raffle prizes and refreshments! Don t miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet with an up and coming Young Adult fiction author! Save the Date! Library Closures The Edison Township Libraries will be closed on May 28 th for Memorial Day Did You Know? The Library has WiFi Hotspots that can be borrowed from any of our library branch! Upcoming We ve got some exciting programs this spring! Take a peak inside

2 COMPUTER CLASS SCHEDULE April 26 th May 3 rd May 10 th May 17 th May 24 th Edison Main Library 340 Plainfield Avenue Thursdays 2:30 4 PM Internet Open Lab I (beginner) Resume Writing Job Searching Fun with YouTube! April 17 th April 24 th May 1 st May 8 th May 22 nd May 29 th North Edison Branch 777 Grove Avenue Tuesdays 2:30 4 PM Excel I (beginner) Excel II (intermediate) Excel III (advanced) How to Build a Website Everything Google Cloud Self-publishing on the Internet Registration begins 1 week prior to each class Register online at or call Ext. 2 Space is limited so make sure you reserve your spot for the classes you want to take! For more information about each topic please visit our website or stop by and ask a Reference Librarian Today! AARP Tech Class At the Edison Libraries Beyond the Basics of Your Smartphone! Come in and learn about how to use your smartphone to do more than just make a phone call with the AARP Tech Class. Come in on Tuesday May 1st from 10 am to 12:30 pm at the Main Branch or Tuesday May 8th from 12:30 pm to 2 pm at the North Branch and we will also be there on Saturday June 9th at the North Branch from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Space is limited so please register at or call us at (732) ext

3 Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Through Meditation Monday April 9 th 2017, at the Main Branch Library at 7 PM Each day, the outer world seems more frantic and uncertain; and thus we search for some way to find a brief respite to seek the joy, calm and peace that lie within each of us. It is a matter of learning how to still the mind. Today many of us turn to meditation and incorporate this vital life fulfilling technique. Join Jim Rose, long time meditator as he discusses this extraordinary tool to developing more peace within. Register online at or call us at (732) Learn to Knit! Join the Edison Library Knitting Group If you haven t been to a knitting group class yet, make sure you stop by, whether you re a beginner or a pro! Please bring a pair of knitting needles in size 6, 7 or 8 with 1 skein of worsted yarn in any color. Knitters meet on: Mondays at 7 pm at the Main Branch (340 Plainfield Avenue) And Thursdays at 1 pm at the Clara Barton Branch (141 Hoover Avenue) Chair Yoga is at the North Edison Library (777 Grove Avenue) Get Fit Where You Sit and come to therapeutic chair yoga. Learn gentle yoga with positions designed to help balance the body, soul and spirit. Classes will be every Monday at 10 AM. For More Information on Programs Visit: or call us at (732) Saturday Yoga Join us for free Yoga classes at the North Edison Branch, on Saturdays at 2 PM. Mr. Murthy Manchikanti has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years, and teaching yoga for the past 3 years. Mr. Manchikanti did his yoga teacher certification in Rishikesh, India. Join Mr. Manchikanti to learn yoga exercises, breathing exercises and more. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register online at or call us at (732)

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5 MOMS Club Meetings Once a month our meetings are open for potential members to come by and check out what we're all about. We discuss club business, get to know new members & have a craft or activity. April 19 th at 10 AM at the Main Branch Library May 10 th 10 AM at the Main Branch Library For more information, call (732) Don't be a Victim: Learn about Medicare Fraud Charles Clarkson of the Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County will be giving a talk about Medicare Fraud. The Senior Medicare Patrol of New Jersey ( SMP ), is designed to improve the quality of healthcare for senior citizens in New Jersey by educating seniors about Medicare and Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse. The goal of the project is to provide information so that seniors can take the appropriate steps to protect themselves from becoming victims of fraud, waste and abuse. The SMP develops and disseminates consumer educational materials about Medicare and Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse at outreach events at senior centers, community centers, private clubs, etc. Join us on Tuesday May 8 th at 10 AM at the Clara Barton Branch (141 Hoover Avenue) Register today online at or call us at (732) Join us on Friday May 11th at 10 AM at the Main Branch Library (340 Plainfield Avenue) Register today online at or call us at (732) Join us on Wednesday May 16th at 10 AM at the North Edison Branch (777 Grove Avenue) Register today online at or call us at (732) The Edison Arts Society held a wonderful musical event at the Main Branch of the Edison Public Library on Wednesday March 28 th. The event featured Folksinger, Mara Levine who has reached #1 on the International Folk DJ Chart. The Library would like to thank Mara and the Edison Arts Society for bringing such a wonderful musical event to the library. We would also like to extend a big thank you to all those who were able to attend. Keep an eye on the library website for more future collaborations between the Library and the Arts Society! 5

6 The Edison Public Library and the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society Present: North Edison Local History Day Saturday April 7th 10 AM 3 PM at the North Edison Library Come and celebrate the history of North Edison, Potters Crossing, Oak Tree, Menlo Park and more at the North Edison Branch. Enjoy a 30 minute interactive presentation at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM Browse old photographs of the area, local homes, and landmarks Discover our history through maps, displays and other memorabilia Members of the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society will be there to answer questions and share stories! For more information, visit or call us at (732) The Edison Public Library and the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society Present: South Edison Local History Day Saturday June 9th 10 AM 3 PM at the Main Branch Library Come and celebrate the military history of Edison, including Camp Kilmer Enjoy a 30 minute interactive presentation at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM Browse old photographs of the area, local homes, and landmarks Discover our history through maps, displays and other memorabilia Members of the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society will be there to answer questions and share stories! For more information, visit or call us at (732)

7 UPCOMING TWEEN EVENTS The Edison Libraries and the Mobile Family Success Center are bringing new Tween/Teen Crafts to the library this Spring! Tuesday April 10 th 3:30 PM 4:30 PM Main Branch Library 340 Plainfield Avenue Emoji Sun catchers Tuesday June 12 th 4 PM 5 PM Main Branch Library 340 Plainfield Avenue Super Hero Masks! Space is limited so please register online at or give us a call at (732) Library Games Room! The North Edison Branch Library will now be the home of the Library Game Room. The games can be used only in the library. The room would be for High School students and above. We ve got tons of fantastic new games to choose from such as: Codenames: Pictures Codenames: Disney Family Codenames: Marvel Dark Seas Castellan Castellan International Dead Panic Carcassonne: Base New Ed Risk 2210 AD Risk: Legacy Monopoly: The Walking Dead AMC Clue: Harry Potter Clue: Game of Thrones 7

8 PARCC Test Prep Books New Jersey Test Prep PARCC Books and Common Core State Standard books are now available at the Edison Public Libraries. For Grade 3-5, we have Mathematics and English/Language Arts books available. For Grade 6, we have English/Language Arts Reading books and Writing books available. For Grades 6-8, we have PARCC ELA/Literacy Assessments books available. Visit any library branch to borrow one today or call (732) for more information. Main Library 340 Plainfield Avenue (732) Mon Wed: 9:30 AM 9 PM Thurs Fri: 9:30 AM 5 PM Sat: 10 AM 4 PM North Edison 777 Grove Avenue (732) Mon Thurs: 9:30 AM 9 PM Fri: 9:30 AM 5 PM Sat: 10 AM 4 PM Judith Mansbach Library Director Spring Hours Clara Barton 141 Hoover Avenue (732) Mon: 12:30 PM 8 PM Tues: 9:30 AM 5 PM Wed: Closed Thurs: 12:30 PM 8 PM Fri: 9:30 AM 5 PM Sat: 9:30 AM 5 PM Bookmobile (732) Contributors: Balmeet Gill, Debra Truppo, Gabriel Ramos, Lindsey Meyer, Lonnie Johnson Mission Statement The Edison Township Free Public Library is the first place to go for cultural, intellectual and leisure learning which will enrich our community and improve the quality of life in Edison. Website: Find us on Facebook too, just look for the Edison Township Free Public Library.