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Toddler Tales

ages 2 - 5

2024-08-12 11:00:00 2024-08-12 11:30:00 America/New_York Toddler Tales Come and hear some fun stories! Main Library - Makers Space

Monday, August 12
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-08-12 11:00:00 2024-08-12 11:30:00 America/New_York Toddler Tales Come and hear some fun stories! Main Library - Makers Space

Main Library

Makers Space

Come and hear some fun stories!

Children and their caregivers will use musical instruments in this fun-filled half-hour story time that includes books, rhymes and songs!

Open to children ages 2 - 5. Registration not required. Call or visit the library with any questions. 

AGE GROUP: | Early Learning |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | In-Person |

TAGS: | |

Main Library

Phone: 732-287-2298

Hours

Main Library

 

Today's hours

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

Mon, Aug 05 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 06 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 07 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 08 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 09 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 10 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 11 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

Thu, Aug 08, 9:45am - 2:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Informational seminar by Stephenie Lee of Lee Academia Educational Consulting.

Thu, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level tables by windows - Clara Barton Upper Level
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!

Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Observe, hypothesize, and experiment with us at the Edison Public Library Science Camp!

Canceled
Thu, Aug 08, 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Clara Barton Branch
Movie night at the library!

Thu, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Celebrate your love of Pokémon with fun crafts, games, and, of course, Pokémon card trading!

Thu, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about a science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concept followed by a hands-on activity. Please register each child attending separately.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPL Virtual
Discover how to easily incorporate superfoods into your daily routine for a healthier lifestyle!
Register

Fri, Aug 09, 9:45am - 2:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Informational seminar by Stephenie Lee of Lee Academia Educational Consulting.

Fri, Aug 09, 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)

Fri, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us for Mario Bros. themed crafts, games, and more!

Fri, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Lets celebrate summer and national ice cream sandwich day by enjoying some ice cream!

Fri, Aug 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
External
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Sat, Aug 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting

Sat, Aug 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Unleash your inner detective with WeMake 4-H by learning all about fingerprints.

Sat, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Become an astronaut and discover the stars

Sat, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn about robotics

Sat, Aug 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
External
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Sun, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join Agastya and Hrishi from Health For Humanity for an introduction to the basics of heart health and First Aid for students.

Mon, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Summer stories, songs, and & fun for the youngest members of our library community!

Mon, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Kids ages 0-9 and their caregivers are invited to our interactive story time!

Mon, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about robotics

Mon, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Can you escape?!

Mon, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Canceled
Tue, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Makers Space
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Tue, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Library Chef's Chef Teey will demonstrate how to make Ratatouille - a hearty summer vegetable stew.

Tue, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Edison Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.

Wed, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.

Wed, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
A fun, interactive Juggling Extravaganza!

Wed, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Main Library
Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!

Wed, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Can you escape?!

Wed, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A fun, interactive Juggling Extravaganza!

Wed, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Makers Space
A fun, interactive Juggling Extravaganza!

Wed, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
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, Aug 14, 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Maker Space
Help is available for signing up your child for health insurance coverage or renewing coverage through NJ FamilyCare.

Thu, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 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!

Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD to hear healthy ways to approach the college application process and help your teen define success instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.”
Register

Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Observe, hypothesize, and experiment with us at the Edison Public Library Science Camp!

Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about robotics

Thu, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Have fun to turn basic geometric shapes into creative art.

Thu, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics -- visit the library to learn about one of these concepts in this hands-on program.
This event is full

Thu, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a special edition of LEGO® Club-- we'll race our creations on zip lines!

Fri, Aug 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Horizon Healthcare Staffing Hiring Event

Fri, Aug 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
External
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Sat, Aug 17, 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, Aug 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come design your own Website with WeMake 4-H! Please bring your own charged laptops.

Sat, Aug 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Become a geologist for a day and discover the wonders of Earth!

Sat, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Use your detective skills to break out of the room!

Sat, Aug 17, 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Makers Space
Use your detective skills to break out of the room!

Sat, Aug 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Edison Branch
This is all about integrating the Finch Robots and computer science. Please bring your own laptops.

Sat, Aug 17, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Makers Space
Use your detective skills to break out of the room!

Sat, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
External
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Sun, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Molly Picon was the First Lady of the Yiddish Stage during its heyday in the 20s & 30s. In this hour-long presentation, Dr. Cypkin will trace the highlights of Picon’s lengthy career.

Mon, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Makers Space
Experience the fusion of science and stories with Science Heroes: “Adventure of the Lost Treasure”!

Mon, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Summer stories, songs, and & fun for the youngest members of our library community!

Mon, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Kids ages 0-9 and their caregivers are invited to our interactive story time!

Mon, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Experience the fusion of science and stories with Science Heroes: “Adventure of the Lost Treasure”!

Mon, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Get sorted, Make wands, Have FUN

Mon, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Mon, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A demonstration on using our new online catalog.

Tue, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
New venue Clara Barton - Second Floor
One-on-one tech help sessions

Canceled
Tue, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Agastya and Hrishi from Health For Humanity for an introduction to the basics of heart health and First Aid for students.

Tue, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Makers Space
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Wed, Aug 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Observe, hypothesize, and experiment with us at the Edison Public Library Science Camp!

Wed, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Wed, Aug 21, 3:35pm - 4:45pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Get sorted, Make wands, Have FUN

Wed, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Sit by the campfire as we read some spooky books and do some crafts!

Wed, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt chats about her novel "Remarkably Bright Creatures" with a deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more!
Register

Thu, Aug 22, 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, Aug 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
spark your imagination to create awesome crafts with colorful pipe cleaners.

Thu, Aug 22, 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!

Thu, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Observe, hypothesize, and experiment with us at the Edison Public Library Science Camp!

Thu, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about robotics

Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and school supplies!
Registration opens Monday, August 12 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and school supplies!
Registration opens Monday, August 12 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Aug 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
A major part of what helps us to be more resilient are some of our best qualities already within us - particularly our strengths of gratitude, kindness, and hope.

Fri, Aug 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and school supplies!
Registration opens Monday, August 12 2024 at 9:00am

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

Fri, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Agastya and Hrishi from Health For Humanity for an introduction to the basics of heart health and First Aid for students.

Sat, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
We’re turning the library into Hogwarts!

Sat, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Sing your heart out to all your favorite songs!

Mon, Aug 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Summer stories, songs, and & fun for the youngest members of our library community!

Mon, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Kids ages 0-9 and their caregivers are invited to our interactive story time!

Mon, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us for a showing of Cars (2006, Rated G, 116 min, Disney Pixar)!

Mon, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Chair Yoga is back!

Mon, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Mon, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
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.

Tue, Aug 27, 10:00am - 12:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel", starring Tom Wilkinson, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Dev Patel.

Canceled
Tue, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Aug 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Programming Room
Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.

Tue, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Makers Space
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Wed, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.

Wed, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tables by study room 2
One-on-one tech help sessions

Wed, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Observe, hypothesize, and experiment with us at the Edison Public Library Science Camp!

Wed, Aug 28, 3:20pm - 4:45pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Movie night at the library!

Wed, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Wed, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
It's happened again: Pokémon are loose in the library! We're calling all Pokemon trainers to help us find them all!

Thu, Aug 29, 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, Aug 29, 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!

Thu, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
A demonstration on using our new online catalog.

Thu, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Observe, hypothesize, and experiment with us at the Edison Public Library Science Camp!

Fri, Aug 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Rock out to classic 80s music while enjoying a few rounds of bingo!

Fri, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn about robotics

Sat, Aug 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Programming Room,Meeting Room
Join Magician and Family Entertainer Steve Woyce for a magical adventure at the library.

Sat, Aug 31, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Magician and Family Entertainer Steve Woyce for a magical adventure at the library.

Sat, Aug 31, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Magician and Family Entertainer Steve Woyce for a magical adventure at the library.

Mon, Sep 02, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of Labor Day.

Tue, Sep 03, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", starring Naomi Ackie and Stanley Tucci.

Canceled
Tue, Sep 03, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Wed, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a shrink-tastic fall craft!

Wed, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Get ready for a shrink-tastic fall craft!

Wed, Sep 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us for a meeting of the Friends of the Edison Public Library to discuss the next steps for the group.

Thu, Sep 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Thu, Sep 05, 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. 

Thu, Sep 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art.

Thu, Sep 05, 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!

Fri, Sep 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Makers Space
Have fun getting to know the ABCs! 

Fri, Sep 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Make a keychain or charm using shrinky dinks!

Sat, Sep 07, 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.