The Edison Public Library is asking teens to write their stories of the best, worst or strangest present ever received and why it deserves this distinction. All participants will receive a prize, with one entry selected for the grand prize.
The contest is open to all Edison teens age 12-17. Entry deadline is Feb. 19. Entries may be dropped off at any Edison library, including the bookmobile, or e-mailed to [email protected]. Include name, age and school with the entry. For more information, call (732) 287-2351, ext. 247.T
he Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave, will present “Clarence Goes out West and Meets a Purple Cow” Feb 7. at 6:30 p.m. Aimed at children in grades K-3, the program is based on a book by the same name. For information, call (732) 287-2351 ext. 3.
The library will hold registration for “Family Time: We Are All Friends,” an event for children in preschool through grade six, beginning Feb. 6. The program will be held Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the North Edison Branch and Feb 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Clara Barton Branch
Registration for “Captain Underpants Party” for children in grades K-5 will begin Feb. 11. The program will be held Feb 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the North Edison Branch and Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. at the Clara Barton Branch.
For more information, call the North Edison Branch, 777 Grove Ave., at (732) 548-0845, ext. 3, or the Clara Barton Branch at (732) 738-0748, ext. 28.
All programs are for Edison residents only.