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Understanding Memory Loss
2025-01-30 13:00:00 2025-01-30 14:00:00 America/New_York Understanding Memory Loss Presented by Alzheimer's New Jersey. Main Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, January 30
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-30 13:00:00 2025-01-30 14:00:00 America/New_York Understanding Memory Loss Presented by Alzheimer's New Jersey. Main Library - Meeting Room

Main Library

Meeting Room

Presented by Alzheimer's New Jersey.

This presentation explores the difference between normal age-related memory changes and abnormal changes that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, including some of the common warning signs. The presentation also reviews the importance of receiving a thorough diagnostic evaluation when symptoms first arise, and brain health strategies.

Older Adults and caregivers are encouraged to attend.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Health & Fitness | Community Organizations |

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Main Library
Phone: 732-287-2298
Hours

Main Library

 

Today's hours

We're open 9:30AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Dec 30 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 Closed
(Closed for New Year’s Holiday)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(Closed for New Year’s Holiday)
Thu, Jan 02 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Art of Speaking - Toastmasters International
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.
Noon Years Celebration - ages 0 - 5
Sat, Jan 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Celebrate the New Year at... NOON!
Trivia-palooza! - (suggested for ages 10 and up)
Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Do you know all the answers on Jeopardy? Do you slay at Trivial Pursuit? Join us for a fact-filled trivia contest! Sign-up with your friends or family, or go solo.
Registration is now closed
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!
Registration is now closed
Snowman Take and Make - ages 0 - 11
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Clara Barton Branch
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.
Snowman Take and Make - ages 0 - 11
Mon, Jan 06, All day
North Edison Branch
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
New venue Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Monday Morning Book Club
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!
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
New venue Main Library - Makers Space
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.
Movie Matinee
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 12:35pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Fly Me to the Moon" starring Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Woody Harrelson, Anna Garcia, and Stephanie Kurtzuba.
Artsy Toddler - Ages 2-5
Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art. Description Dress for mess. .
Senior Bingo
Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Bingo lovers, unite!
Meditation: Experience Peace, Calm, and Joy
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.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
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.
Classic Minestrone Soup - with LibraryChef
Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
Learn to make a hearty, classic soup, perfect for winter.
Register
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:20am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
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!
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.
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
Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting
Hands Only CPR - with Hackensack Meridian Health
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Learn how to save a life with Hands Only CPR
Yarn Fun Craft - Open to all ages
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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!
This event is full
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - 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 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Yarn Fun Craft - Ages 7-11
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join to be cozy and warm by making colorful yarn crafts in this cold winter weather.
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton - Second Floor Tables
One-on-one tech help sessions
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance No registration required- just stop by! Computers are provided
Edison Public Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Let’s talk about Broths - with LibraryChef
Tue, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
Dive into the flavorful world of broth-making!
Register
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.
Senior Game Day
Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an entertaining morning of fun and games!
Non-Fiction Book Club - Truth Be Told
Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Initial meeting of our non-fiction bookclub.
Zodiac Origami - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jan 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Its the year of the snake- lets celebrate!
Cancelled
Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New venue Main Library
Celebrate your love of Pokémon with fun crafts, games, and, of course, Pokémon card trading!
The Magic of Found Family - In Conversation with Author TJ Klune
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
Register
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:20am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 16, 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!
New Years Self Reflection and Resolutions - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Lets discuss the year that past and make plans for this year!
Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator - provided by Center For Family Services
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Health Insurance Navigators are available to assist residents with enrolling in a health insurance plan through GetCoveredNJ or NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 2:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance No registration required- just stop by! Computers are provided
SPIKE Robotics - ages 6 - 11
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an introduction to robotics in this fun, hand-on program!
Girls Who Code - grades 5 - 12
Sat, Jan 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!
This event is full
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime copy - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - 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 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Alphabet Soup - ages 2 - 5
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Have fun getting to know the ABCs!
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton - Second Floor Tables
One-on-one tech help sessions
Game Day
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun and learning how to crochet!
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance No registration required- just stop by! Computers are provided
Edison Public Library Board Meeting (Alternate)
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.
Movie Matinee
Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "The Fall Guy" starring Hannah Waddingham, Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Teresa Palmer.
Teen Clay Cryptids - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Have fun on a cold day by making some cold creatures!
Edgar Allan Poe - Dramatic Readings
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New venue North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Celebrating Poe's 216th birthday with dramatic readings.
Gut Health 101 & Cozy Comfort - with LibraryChef
Wed, Jan 22, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
EPL Virtual
Join Library Chef's guest nutritionist to discover how nourishing soups can enhance gut health!
Register
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
Tai Chi
Thu, Jan 23, 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 23, 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!
Notes on Modern Irrationality - with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. 
Register
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 2:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance No registration required- just stop by! Computers are provided
Zodiac Origami - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Its the year of the snake- lets celebrate!
Art of Speaking - Toastmasters International
Sat, Jan 25, 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.
Celebrate The Year of the Snake - Lunar New Year 2025
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Welcome The Year of the Wood Snake at the Edison Public Library
Girls Who Code - grades 5 - 12
Sat, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!
This event is full
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime copy - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - 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 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
How To Get: U.S. Citizenship
Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Join us for an information session on how to get U.S. Citizenship. Learn about the application process and the Naturalization test. Please notify us if you need an interpreter present.
Origami Creations - Ages 7-11
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join to enjoy paper creations by your own hands, artistic crafts of Origami.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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.
AARP - Tax Aide
Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
AARP - Tax Aide
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton - Second Floor Tables
One-on-one tech help sessions
An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent - A Conversation with Seth Fishman
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.
Register
The Bookies Book Club - The Only Woman in the Room
Tue, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Programming Room
Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.
Game Day
Tue, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun and learning how to crochet!
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance No registration required- just stop by! Computers are provided
Public Domain Film Festival
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New venue North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Films from 1929: "Skeleton Dance" (short), "Karnival Kid" (short), "Applause" (feature)
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.
LEGO® Club - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
Artsy Toddlers - Ages 2-5
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art. Dress for mess. .
Understanding Memory Loss
Thu, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Presented by Alzheimer's New Jersey.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 30, 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!
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 2:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance No registration required- just stop by! Computers are provided
Flashback Fridays: - Classic Movies
Fri, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Showing "Singin' In the Rain" starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, and Millard Mitchell.
Monday Morning Book Club
Mon, Feb 03, 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!
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