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Tai Chi
2025-01-09 13:00:00 2025-01-09 14:00:00 America/New_York Tai Chi Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA. Main Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, January 09
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-09 13:00:00 2025-01-09 14:00:00 America/New_York Tai Chi Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA. Main Library - Meeting Room

Main Library

Meeting Room

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

Tai Chi is a type of ancient art that is primarily practiced for its health benefits. It is described as a "meditation in motion" that is slow, graceful, mindful, low-impact, and full-body. It is suitable for older adults and those not in "top shape".

Alex Spiewak an instructor for Tai Chi USA and is a recognized instructor who has helped students uncover the healing power of Tai Chi for over 10 years. Tai Chi USA in East Brunswick NJ has provided health focused Tai Chi and Qigong training for over 30 years. Thousands of students have improved their balance, reduced pain and stress. Learn more about instruction at their location at www.taichiusa.com.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Self-Care | In-Person | Health & Fitness |

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Phone: 732-287-2298
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340 Plainfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
Tel: 732-287-2298
About the branch

The Main Library on Plainfield Avenue next to the Edison Train Station. The library offers an extensive children’s room, a Meeting Room/Event Space, and a dedicated Maker Space.

Upcoming Events

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Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
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Come and hear some fun stories!
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Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
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Main Library - Makers Space
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Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Smart Recovery - at Main Library
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The Bookies Book Club - The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger
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Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.
Game Day
Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Makers Space
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DIY Clay Magnets - Ages 12-18
Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Indoor Planetarium for Teens - with Pearl Observatory
Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Indoor Planetarium - with Pearl Observatory
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Explore the night sky from the comfort of an indoor planetarium
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Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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A 2 month course to begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Registration is now closed
Tots & Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories with your toddlers!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
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Thu, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Teen Cupcake Decorating
Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Make the best cupcake and eat it too!
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Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
This is a 2 month course to learn basic computer skills and earn technology certificates.
Registration is now closed
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Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
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Fri, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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This is a 2 month course to learn basic computer skills and earn technology certificates.
Registration is now closed
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Tue, Dec 24, All day
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Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Fri, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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This event is full
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
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Tue, Dec 31, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of the New Year's Holiday.
Edison Public Library Closed
Wed, Jan 01, All day
All Branches
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Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Sat, Jan 04, 9:45am - 2:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Joining Toastmasters allows you to build the skills to become a more confident public speaker and stronger leader in every area of your life.
Girls Who Code - grades 5 - 12
Sat, Jan 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!
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Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Please join us online via Zoom, once a month, to connect with other readers for a lively book discussion!
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
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Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 12:35pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Smart Recovery
Tue, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
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Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Bingo lovers, unite!
Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs - ages 5 - 11
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Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
The outer world can be negative and stressful, so we need some way to leave it behind for a while to access the joy, calm, and peace that lies within each of us.
Classic Minestrone Soup - with LibraryChef
Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
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Register
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North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
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Tai Chi
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!
Collaborative Teen Art - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Work together to make an artist piece to be put on display!
Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator - provided by Center For Family Services
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Health Insurance Navigators are available to assist residents with enrolling in a health insurance plan through GetCoveredNJ or NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)
Liberty States Fiction Writers
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
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Registration opens Thursday, December 26 2024 at 9:30am
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Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join to be cozy and warm by making colorful yarn crafts in this cold winter weather.
Girls Who Code - grades 5 - 12
Sat, Jan 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!
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