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Toddler Tales

ages 2 - 5

2024-12-16 11:00:00 2024-12-16 11:30:00 America/New_York Toddler Tales Come and hear some fun stories! Main Library - Makers Space

Monday, December 16
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-12-16 11:00:00 2024-12-16 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 and their caregivers. 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 6:00PM

Mon, Nov 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
(Closed for Veteran’s Day)
Tue, Nov 12 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 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

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Presented and performed by Fred Miller.
Registration is now closed

Cancelled
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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 - 8:30pm
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, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library
The Friends of the Edison Public Library are hosting a Pop-Up Bake Sale at the Main Library!

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!

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Get in the holiday spirit with the NJ Gay Men's Chorus performance of well-known carols and classic favorites.

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.
This event is full

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)

Mon, Dec 02, 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!

Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clara Barton - Second Floor
One-on-one tech help sessions

Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 03, 9:30am - 5:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Census Bureau SIPP Training

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "You've Got Mail" starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

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

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Help is available during GetCoveredNJ Open Enrollment Period (November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025)

Wed, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art.

Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us for a dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about "Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels."
Register

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Come in and try your hand in making snow from scratch!

Wed, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a meeting of the Friends of the Edison Public Library to discuss the next steps for the group.

Thu, Dec 05, 9:30am - 5:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Census Bureau SIPP Training

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

Thu, Dec 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, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Makers Space
Showing "Miracle on 34th Street" starring Edmund Gwenn, John Payne, Maureen O'Hara, Natalie Wood, and Porter Hall.

Fri, Dec 06, 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, Dec 07, 9:45am - 2:00pm
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, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us for a fun and festive craft program where toddlers can create adorable gifts for their loved ones!

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!

Sat, Dec 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come learn all about Cells and Forensics in an engaging workshop!

Sat, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Books, coffee, and good conversation!

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Makers Space
Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art.

Tue, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Performed by Alisa Dupuy.

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him. 
Register

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Do you dig awesome art and stories that come alive with BANGS and WHAMS? Then join The Graphic Novel Guild, the coolest place for kids who love graphic novels!

Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories with your toddlers!

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

Thu, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 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, Dec 13, 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)

Sat, Dec 14, 9:45am - 5:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Annual meeting

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Help is available during GetCoveredNJ Open Enrollment Period (November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025)

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
An afternoon of tea.

Sat, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Mon, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Mon, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A community art project.

Mon, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
A 2 month course to begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
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