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Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and school supplies!

This special program is designed to help prepare your child for the exciting world of Kindergarten. Enjoy a backpack filled with a few essential school supplies, free books, and valuable resources to support your child's development.

Let's make the transition to Kindergarten a smooth and exciting one!

Open to children entering 2024-25 Kindergarten and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please arrive 5  to 10 minutes early and check in at the Children's Desk. Call or visit the library with any questions.

AGE GROUP: | Early Learning |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | In-Person | Crafts |

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Main Library
Phone: 732-287-2298
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Main Library

 

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Mon, Jan 13 Closed
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Tue, Jan 14 Closed
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Wed, Jan 15 Closed
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Thu, Jan 16 Closed
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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

Senior Game Day
Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an entertaining morning of fun and games!
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Non-Fiction Book Club - Truth Be Told
Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Initial meeting of our non-fiction bookclub.
Registration is now closed
Zodiac Origami - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jan 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Its the year of the snake- lets celebrate!
Cancelled
Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New venue Main Library
Celebrate your love of Pokémon with fun crafts, games, and, of course, Pokémon card trading!
Typing Workshop - Touch Typing: Getting to 35 Words Per Minute
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
New Year- New Skill! Join us for this 1 hour workshop designed to show you some tips & tricks to increase your typing speed!
This event is full
The Magic of Found Family - In Conversation with Author TJ Klune
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
Register
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:20am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 16, 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!
New Years Self Reflection and Resolutions - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Lets discuss the year that past and make plans for this year!
Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator - provided by Center For Family Services
Fri, Jan 17, 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)
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 2:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance No registration required- just stop by! Computers are provided
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Sat, Jan 18, 9:30am - 10:45am
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Girls Scouts of Southern & Central New Jersey
Understanding Medicare Seminar
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
A Medicare seminar presented by American Senior Benefits.
Rescheduled
SPIKE Robotics - ages 6 - 11
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, February 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Edison Branch
Join us for an introduction to robotics in this fun, hand-on program!
Girls Who Code - grades 5 - 12
Sat, Jan 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!
This event is full
Cancelled
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime copy - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Cancelled
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Come and hear some fun stories!
Cancelled
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
English Conversation Group - English Language Learning
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Come practice English speaking and listening skills through great conversation! Open to Adults and Teens with Intermediate to Advanced English skills.
Cancelled
Alphabet Soup - ages 2 - 5
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Have fun getting to know the ABCs!
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton - Second Floor Tables
One-on-one tech help sessions
Game Day
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun and learning how to crochet!
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance No registration required- just stop by! Computers are provided
Edison Public Library Board Meeting (Alternate)
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Construction Meeting
Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
1st Meeting
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Jan 22, 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.
Movie Matinee
Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "The Fall Guy" starring Hannah Waddingham, Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Teresa Palmer.
Teen Clay Cryptids - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Have fun on a cold day by making some cold creatures!
Edgar Allan Poe - Dramatic Readings
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New venue North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Celebrating Poe's 216th birthday with dramatic readings.
Word & Excel Workshop - Basics of Microsoft Programs
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a 2 hour workshop to learn the basics of the free Microsoft programs, Word and Excel.
Gut Health 101 & Cozy Comfort - with LibraryChef
Wed, Jan 22, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
EPL Virtual
Join Library Chef's guest nutritionist to discover how nourishing soups can enhance gut health!
Register
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jan 23, 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. 
Tai Chi
Thu, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 23, 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!
Notes on Modern Irrationality - with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. 
Register
Collaborative Teen Art - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Work together to make an artist piece to be put on display!
Language Learning Lab: Drop-In - English Language Learning
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Drop in when you can. Get support in learning a new language. Either through online programs or printed resources and books. Our ESL teacher is here to assist! *No registration required*
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 2:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance No registration required- just stop by! Computers are provided
Zodiac Origami - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Its the year of the snake- lets celebrate!
Language Learning Lab: Drop-In - English Language Learning
Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Drop in when you can. Get support in learning a new language. Either through online programs or printed resources and books. Our ESL teacher is here to assist! *No registration required*
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Sat, Jan 25, 9:30am - 10:45am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey
Art of Speaking - Toastmasters International
Sat, Jan 25, 9:45am - 2:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's 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.
Celebrate The Year of the Snake - Lunar New Year 2025
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Welcome The Year of the Wood Snake at the Edison Public Library
Girls Who Code - grades 5 - 12
Sat, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!
This event is full
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime copy - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
How To Get: U.S. Citizenship
Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Join us for an information session on how to get U.S. Citizenship. Learn about the application process and the Naturalization test. Please notify us if you need an interpreter present.
Origami Creations - Ages 7-11
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join to enjoy paper creations by your own hands, artistic crafts of Origami.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - 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.
English Conversation Group - English Language Learning
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Come practice English speaking and listening skills through great conversation! Open to Adults and Teens with Intermediate to Advanced English skills.
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton - Second Floor Tables
One-on-one tech help sessions
An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent - A Conversation with Seth Fishman
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.
Register
The Bookies Book Club - The Only Woman in the Room
Tue, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
New venue Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.
Game Day
Tue, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun and learning how to crochet!
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance No registration required- just stop by! Computers are provided
Public Domain Film Festival
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New venue North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Films from 1929: "Skeleton Dance" (short), "Karnival Kid" (short), "Applause" (feature)
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Rescheduled
LEGO® Club - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
New date Wednesday, February 26, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!
Typing Workshop - Touch Typing: Getting to 35 Words Per Minute
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for this 1 hour workshop designed to show you some tips & tricks to increase your typing speed!
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jan 30, 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. 
Artsy Toddlers - Ages 2-5
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art. Dress for mess. .
Understanding Memory Loss
Thu, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New venue North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Presented by Alzheimer's New Jersey.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 30, 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!
Language Learning Lab: Drop-In - English Language Learning
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Drop in when you can. Get support in learning a new language. Either through online programs or printed resources and books. Our ESL teacher is here to assist! *No registration required*
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 2:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs,& online job search assistance No registration required- just stop by! Computers are provided
Flashback Fridays: - Classic Movies
Fri, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Singin' In the Rain" starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, and Millard Mitchell.
Language Learning Lab: Drop-In - English Language Learning
Fri, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Drop in when you can. Get support in learning a new language. Either through online programs or printed resources and books. Our ESL teacher is here to assist! *No registration required*
LEGO Hang Out - ages 5 - 11
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Take Your Child to the Library Day with a LEGO hang out!
SPIKE Robotics - ages 6 - 11
Sat, Feb 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an introduction to robotics in this fun, hand-on program!
Take and Make: Groundhog Day
Mon, Feb 03, All day
All Branches
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.
Monday Morning Book Club
Mon, Feb 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!
Baby and Me
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Meeting Room.
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Movie Matinee
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 12:40pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Hidden Figures" starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kirsten Dunst, and Jim Parsons.
Heart-Healthy Cooking Techniques - with LibraryChef
Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
Celebrate Heart Health Month!
Register
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Senior Trivia
Wed, Feb 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of exciting trivia!
Tai Chi
Thu, Feb 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.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Feb 06, 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!
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Sat, Feb 08, 9:30am - 10:45am
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Girls Scouts of Southern & Central New Jersey
Liberty States Fiction Writers
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch
Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting
Girls Who Code - grades 5 - 12
Sat, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!
Valentines Bash: an after hours program - ages 3 - 9
Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Fall in love at Clara Barton library this Valentine's Day at our special after hours party!
Baby and Me
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Meeting Room.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Craft Heart and Art - Ages 6-11
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come craft your heart out at our lovely Art Workshop! Students will get to create different Valentine's Day-themed crafts and make pop up cards.
AARP Tax-Aide
Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 2:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Tax Aide
Chest Pain or Heart Attack - with Hackensack Meridian Health
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, January 27 2025 at 9:30am
DIY Valentine's Day Cards
Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Stop in to make your own Valentine's Day cards! Open to ages 0-15.
Edison Public Library Board Meeting
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Senior Game Day
Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an entertaining morning of fun and games!
Dog Therapy
Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Edison Branch
Meet and pet Tatiana's Chow Chow Dog! 
Clay with Love - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Get creative and show your affection through crafts!
Mediterranean Pan-Seared Salmon - with LibraryChef
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
Brighten up February with our Mediterranean Pan-Seared Salmon class!
Register
Artist Roundtable
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's 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.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Feb 13, 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!
Cookie Decorating
Thu, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Let's decorate some cookies and eat them!
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