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Hanukkah Around the World

with the JCC of Middlesex County
2025-12-15 18:00:00 2025-12-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Hanukkah Around the World How the holiday is celebrated through different countries and cultures Main Library - Meeting Room

Monday, December 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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How the holiday is celebrated through different countries and cultures

Join us as the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County tells us about Hanukkah celebrations throughout the world. Learn how the holiday is observed throughout different sects of Judaism (Sephardic, Ashkenazi) as well as other countries like Israel and Ethiopia. They’ll have varied artifacts and books, and Ethiopian/Israeli writer and director Hava Tizazu will share her own stories of how her family celebrated the festival of lights.

AGE GROUP: | Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History |

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Main Library - Children's Room
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Chair Yoga
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A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Native American Folkways with Historic Cold Spring Village - ages 5 - 11
Mon, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Participants will learn about the language, customs, traditions, and original stories of the Lenni Lenape, the original residents of what would become New Jersey.
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Mon, Aug 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Aug 25, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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The Bookies Book Club - Something in the Water
Tue, Aug 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Tue, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
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Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Main Library - Conference Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Wed, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Conference Room
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Thu, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
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Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Fri, Aug 28, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Conference Room
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Makers Space
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Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room,Multi-Purpose Room
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Smart Recovery - Main Library
Tue, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
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Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Game Day
Tue, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Bookmark Collage - Family
Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Edison Branch - Makers Space
Design one-of-a-kind personalized bookmarks! Perfect for your reading adventures.
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Tue, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Handmade Locker Magnets - Ages 12-14
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Make your own handmade magnet
Technology Support Appointments
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
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Unicorn and Dragon Party - ages 3 - 9
Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
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Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Rolled Beeswax Candles - Adult
Wed, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Makers Space
Let your creativity flow and make some lovely hand-rolled candles from colorful beeswax sheets
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Tai Chi
Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
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Technology Support Appointments
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night
Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch
Fri, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Fri, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Technology Support Appointments
Fri, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
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STEAM Challenge: Marble Rollercoaster
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Makers Space
Expand creative problem solving, collaboration skills, and scientific knowledge with hands-on activities.
Liberty States Fiction Writers
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Liberty States Fiction Writers for lectures and workshops.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Ramaje - Original Peruvian Jazz & Latin American Classics
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Saxophone and Piano with Sofía Carrasco and Victor Sotomayor
Monday Morning Book Club - Five-Star Stranger by Kat Tang
Mon, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Sep 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.
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Mon, Sep 14, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
North Edison Branch - Makers Space
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Friends of the Edison Public Library
Mon, Sep 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Mon, Sep 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
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Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room,Multi-Purpose Room
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Alphabet Soup - ages 2 - 5
Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Conference Room
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Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
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North Edison Branch - Makers Space
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North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
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Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Conference Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
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Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
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Thu, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join our fun and exciting non-fiction book club.
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Thu, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Technology Support Appointments
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Cantarito Painting 🎨 - for Adults!
Thu, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Fri, Sep 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Fri, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Fri, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join us for ESL Fun Friday! Learn English through games, short movies, art and more!
Technology Support Appointments
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
Register
Manga Club
Fri, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come to talk about manga, eat snacks and enjoy the company of others
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
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Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
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Earring DIY - Adult
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Learn a skill and come away with a beautiful pair of earrings!
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Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Sep 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.
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Mon, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Discussing New Jersey's best food trucks, their owners and their best recipes
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Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room,Multi-Purpose Room
Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills. No registration.
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Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Room
Let your imagination run wild!
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Main Library - Conference Room
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Tue, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
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Popsicle Stick Picture Frames - Family
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Edison Branch - Makers Space
Create a rustic inspired picture frame with the whole family!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.
Loteria: Play, Learn & Celebrate - Ages 12-14
Wed, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the library.
Technology Support Appointments
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Night
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Hobbit Party - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Step into the Shire for a magical afternoon as we celebrate Hobbit Day with a special crafting adventure! 
Paper Mosaic Art - Adult
Wed, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Makers Space
Relax and unwind with some mosaic paper art.
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