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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

2024-07-10 19:00:00 2024-07-10 20:30:00 America/New_York Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 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. North Edison Branch - Children's Room

Wednesday, July 10
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-10 19:00:00 2024-07-10 20:30:00 America/New_York Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 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. North Edison Branch - Children's Room

North Edison Branch

Children's 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.

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. Meetings will take place monthly, and alternate between the North Edison Branch and the Main Library. TAB members can attend meetings at BOTH locations.

Ages 13 – 18. Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | College Prep |

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North Edison Branch
Phone: 732-548-3045
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Edison, NJ 08820
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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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Main Library - Conference Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Main Library: Teen Cafe
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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
Come and hear some fun stories!
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Jul 27, 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.
Food and Feasts: Colonial Food Preparation - Presented by NJ History Alive
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Explore with a costumed interpreter colonial food processing, cooking, and consumption in the 18th Century!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Tue, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Children's Floor
Celebrate the birthday of the Boy Who Lived with a magical scavenger hunt!
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - Clara Barton Branch
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Itty-Bitty Crafters: Bald Eagle
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us as we craft a bald eagle, one of America’s most recognizable symbols!
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - at Main Library
Wed, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Technology Support Appointments
Wed, Jul 29, 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!
Register
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Night
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Intro to wool spinning
Wed, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Learn and demo a colonial spinning wheel
Digging Up Our Revolutionary Roots - Colonial Genealogy Presented by Valeri Shafer
Wed, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join professional genealogist Valeri Shafer for an engaging and interactive seminar exploring the records, resources, and research strategies used to uncover Revolutionary-era family connections.
Cancelled
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Wood Burning Coasters! - "We're from Jersey, baby!"
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Show your Jersey love by woodburning it on a coaster!
Tai Chi
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
This event is full
Handmade History: Crafting Club - ages 6 - 11
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Step back in time at Handmade History, where kids can trade their screens for the tools of the 18th century.
Technology Support Appointments
Thu, Jul 30, 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!
Register
Colonial Frolick: Early American Songs and Singing Games - ages 2 - 11
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join musicians Stacy Roth and Debbie Mayes for a lively journey through the 17th to early 19th centuries featuring authentic songs, riddles, and period music.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Patriotic Tic-Tac-Toe Rock Painting
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for a fun, patriotic, hands-on activity at the library!
This event is full
Digital Art: Self Portrait
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
A beginner's introduction to digital art.
This event is full
Beaded Bracelets - Adult
Fri, Jul 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come create a special bracelet with your choice of assorted beads and charms!
This event is full
Technology Support Appointments
Fri, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 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
Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch
Fri, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
ESL Fun Friday
Fri, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join us every Friday for ESL Fun Friday! Learn English through games, short movies, art and more!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
Toastmasters International - Community Organization
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Discussion and Learning
From Fiber to Fabric: How Clothes Were Made Before Factories - ages 5 - 11
Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Before factories existed, every piece of clothing was made entirely by hand from raw fiber to finished garment.
Space in a Jar - ages 5 - 11
Sat, Aug 01, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Celebrate NASA’s historic Artemis mission and the America 250 anniversary by creating a portable piece of the cosmos that honors our nation's spirit of exploration!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
Needle felt Eagle
Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Celebrate America 250 by creating a needle-felted bald eagle, the national bird of the United States.
This event is full
Patriotic Variety Show - Music and Dance with Richard Stillman
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
A musical tour through American history
Saturday Craftable - (suggested for ages 4 and up)
Sat, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Learn how to harness the power of the sun to make a cyanotype print.
SPIKE Robotics with WeMake 4-H - Grade 5+
Sat, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us for a Robotics workshop by WeMake 4-H
Monday Morning Book Club - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Mon, Aug 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!
Cancelled
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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, Aug 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Cancelled
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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.
Colonial Chemists: Science Club - ages 6 - 11
Mon, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Step into the "Age of Enlightenment" at Colonial Chemists, where young scientists discover the fascinating reactions behind 18th-century survival.
Friends of the Edison Public Library
Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a meeting of the Friends of the Edison Public Library to discuss the next steps for the group.
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts - present the American Revolution
Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The Revolutionary War seen through the lives of hard-working New Jerseyans
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Tue, Aug 04, 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.
Loose Parts Play - (suggested for ages 2+)
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Foster your child's creativity in this open-ended free playtime. A variety of materials will be provided to spark play and interaction. No registration.
Smart Recovery - Main Library
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Colonial Keepsakes for Kids: PomPom Worm Puppets - ages 2 - 5
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Get ready to wiggle and giggle in this hands-on workshop where we transform simple yarn into a colorful, long-bodied pompom worm puppet!
The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen - with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child.
Register
Game Day
Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Colonial Frolick: Early American Songs and Singing Games - ages 2 - 11
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch
Join musicians Stacy Roth and Debbie Mayes for a lively journey through the 17th to early 19th centuries featuring authentic songs, riddles, and period music.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Technology Support Appointments
Wed, Aug 05, 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!
Register
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Night
Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Music of the American Revolution - ages 3 - 11
Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Step back in time for a high-energy musical adventure featuring the stirring sounds of the American Revolution!
Intro to wool spinning
Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Learn and demo a colonial spinning wheel
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Thu, Aug 06, 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.
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Tai Chi
Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
This event is full
Technology Support Appointments
Thu, Aug 06, 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!
Register
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night
Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Revolutionary Life at the Old Barracks - ages 5 - 11
Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the library for an interactive program on what life was like for American's in the Continental Army with the Old Barracks Museum.
Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere - Experiment with Bubbles
Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Make your own bubble solution and conduct fun bubble experiments!
Technology Support Appointments
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 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
Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch
Fri, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
ESL Fun Friday
Fri, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join us every Friday for ESL Fun Friday! Learn English through games, short movies, art and more!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
Superintelligent AI and Loss of Control
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
​A beginner-friendly workshop on superintelligent AI and how this new technology is evolving and impacting society.
Registration opens Monday, July 27 2026 at 9:30am
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
Living History: A Visit with Benjamin Franklin - Presented by American Historical Theatre
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Step into history with a special live performance featuring Dave Holland of American Historical Theatre!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Aug 10, 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, Aug 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Aug 10, 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.
Bee the Change - Discover the Importance of Pollinators
Mon, Aug 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Learn why pollinators matter, what threatens them, and how we can help.
Legends of Liberty Hall - Famous Names at a Historic House
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
23 Acres, 50 Rooms, 250+ Years of American History
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