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Writing Your Life Story

with bestselling author Caridad Pineiro

2024-01-21 14:00:00 2024-01-21 15:00:00 America/New_York Writing Your Life Story In this workshop, author Caridad Pineiro will share how you can gather your memories and weave them into the story of your life. Main Library - Meeting Room

Sunday, January 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-21 14:00:00 2024-01-21 15:00:00 America/New_York Writing Your Life Story In this workshop, author Caridad Pineiro will share how you can gather your memories and weave them into the story of your life. Main Library - Meeting Room

Main Library

Meeting Room

In this workshop, author Caridad Pineiro will share how you can gather your memories and weave them into the story of your life.

Some people have extraordinary lives to share. Some people want to leave a lasting memory for loved ones. Sometimes it’s a special moment in a life that can inspire or uplift. Regardless of the reason or theme, putting those stories on paper requires thought, a workable process, and determination. In this workshop, NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Caridad Pineiro will share how you can gather your memories and weave them into the story of your life.

Space is limited. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 8 at 9:30 am.

Copies of The Family She Never Met will be available for purchase at the end of the workshop.

Caridad Pineiro is a transplanted Long Island girl who has fallen in love with the Jersey Shore. When Caridad isn’t taking long strolls along the boardwalk, she’s also a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author with over a million romance novels sold worldwide. Caridad’s The Family She Never Met was nominated as the Best Romance of 2022 by the Latino Book Awards and has many of her family’s real-life stories about escaping Cuba. Caridad was the ghostwriter for Snow Falling, the novel tie-in to the award-winning Jane the Virgin television show. In 2021, her novel South Beach Love was adapted into an original movie for the Hallmark Channel. You can visit with Caridad at www.caridad.com. Caridad is also passionate about helping others explore and develop their skills as writers and is a founding member of the Liberty States Fiction Writers which meets every month at the Edison Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Workshops | In-Person |

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Main Library

Phone: 732-287-2298

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Today's hours

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

Mon, Oct 28 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Address
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

Fri, Nov 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Makers Space
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Fri, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Mon, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
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Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Mon, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
New date Monday, November 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library
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Main Library
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Tue, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Wed, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
If you have a chronic condition such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, or other please join us!
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Rescheduled
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
New date Saturday, November 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Decorate a bird house and learn about different birds native to New Jersey!

Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Wed, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
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Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Thu, Nov 07, All day
North Edison Branch
Vote for your favorite Fictional Characters!

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories with your toddlers!

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:15am
Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 

Thu, Nov 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!

Thu, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
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Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford, Jr. chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.
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Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Fri, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Create a live, enclosed terrarium!
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Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Sat, Nov 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Decorate a bird house and learn about different birds native to New Jersey!

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
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Sat, Nov 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Design your own Website with WeMake 4-H!

Mon, Nov 11, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

Mon, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 

Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us for some pop culture trivia!

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Books, coffee, and good conversation!

Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Let your imagination run wild!

Tue, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
If you have a chronic condition such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, or other please join us!
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Tue, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Edison Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.

Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
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Wed, Nov 13, 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.

Wed, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 3:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Julie & Julia" starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Chris Messina, Stanley Tucci, and Linda Emond.

Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
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Wed, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
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Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
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Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
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Wed, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Share your ideas, experiences, thoughts or just come to listen and learn. This is an open format of sharing and discussion. We will have a facilitator for this in-person workshop.

Wed, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
Add a delightful twist to your Thanksgiving table with our homemade apple cranberry sauce!
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Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 1:30pm
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Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Main Library
Come and hear some fun stories with your toddlers!

Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch
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Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Join us for some pop culture trivia!

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.  
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Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
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Registration is now closed

Fri, Nov 15, 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)

Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Help rebuild the little Allosaur!
Registration opens Monday, November 4 2024 at 9:30am

Fri, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
This is a 2 month course to learn basic computer skills and earn technology certificates.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Nov 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
November is World Vegan Month.
Registration opens Monday, November 4 2024 at 9:30am

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Help is available during GetCoveredNJ Open Enrollment Period (November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025)

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Presented and performed by Fred Miller.

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Meet members of Team Mach Lightspeed, a local high school rocketry team that is competing in the  American Rocketry Challenge.

Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

Mon, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Let's watch a movie at the library!

Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A community art project.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
A 2 month course to begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clara Barton - Second Floor
One-on-one tech help sessions

Tue, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Lenape Myth and Culture.

Tue, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Help is available during GetCoveredNJ Open Enrollment Period (November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025)

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPL Virtual
Got leftovers?
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Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Margate Tenants Association Board Meeting

Wed, Nov 20, 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.

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A 2 month course to begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Start Your Karate Journey at the Edison Public Library!

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel and how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture using a symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls. 
Register

Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories with your toddlers!

Rescheduled
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
New date Thursday, November 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 

Thu, Nov 21, 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. 

Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!

Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Help the turkey escape the library in time!

Thu, Nov 21, 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

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Showing "Meet Me in St. Louis" starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Lucille Bremer, Mary Astor, and Leon Ames.

Fri, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
This is a 2 month course to learn basic computer skills and earn technology certificates.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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.

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us as we learn about the parts of a flower and what it takes to take care of one at home!

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Celebrate your love of Pokémon with fun crafts, games, and, of course, Pokémon card trading!

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch
Meet members of Team Mach Lightspeed, a local high school rocketry team that is competing in the  American Rocketry Challenge.

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us for a Robotics workshop by WeMake 4H!

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

Mon, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library
Help the turkey escape the library in time!

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
A 2 month course to begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:45am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" starring Steve Martin and John Candy.

Tue, Nov 26, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Nov 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Programming Room
Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.

Tue, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!

Wed, Nov 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A 2 month course to begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 28, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 

Fri, Nov 29, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

Sat, Nov 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Help is available during GetCoveredNJ Open Enrollment Period (November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025)