Game Day

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.

Escape from the Library: Thanksgiving Edition - Ages 12-18

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!

Tai Chi

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.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

North Edison Branch - Children's Room

Help the turkey escape the library in time!

Cancelled

Flashback Fridays - Classic Movies

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

This is a 2 month course to learn basic computer skills and earn technology certificates.

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.

Art of Speaking - Toastmasters International

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.

Pop-Up Bake Sale - Sponsored by the Friends of the Edison Public Library

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!

Planting at Home - ages 5 - 9

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!

Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs - ages 5 - 11

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!

Learn About Rocketry - and meet Team Mach Lightspeed

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.

SPIKE Robotics - grades 5 - 12

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

North Edison Branch - Meeting Room

Come join us for a Robotics workshop by WeMake 4H!

Begin the Holidays - with the NJ Gay Men's Chorus

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.

Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months

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.

Escape from the Library: Thanksgiving Edition - Ages 12-18

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Makers Space

Come and hear some fun stories!

Chair Yoga

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

Movie Matinee

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:45am

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Showing "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" starring Steve Martin and John Candy.

The Bookies Book Club - The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn & Janie Chang

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.

LEGO® Club - Main Library

Tue, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Makers Space

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!

Edison Public Library Closed

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

Edison Public Library Closed

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.

Navigator Office Hours: Open Enrollment Period - provided by Center For Family Services

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)

Monday Morning Book Club

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!

Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months

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!

Chair Yoga

Mon, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

Anime Club - Ages 13-18

Mon, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Whether you are new to anime or a veteran you’ll have plenty of fun!

Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

North Edison Branch - Meeting Room

Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Drop-In Tech Help

Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clara Barton - Second Floor

One-on-one tech help sessions

Census Bureau SIPP Training

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

Movie Matinee

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.

Navigator Office Hours: Open Enrollment Period - provided by Center For Family Services

Tue, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Makers Space

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

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)

Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)

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.

Artsy Toddler

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.

Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection - with Dr. Jeffrey Post

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."

Canvas Catastrophes - Ages 12-18

Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Edison Branch - Meeting Room

No Artistic ability, no problem! We are painting whatever is on our mind and having fun!

Snow Making Craft - ages 3 - 9

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Come in and try your hand in making snow from scratch!

Friends meeting - Friends of the Edison Public Library Meeting

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.

Census Bureau SIPP Training

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!

Tai Chi

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.

Winter Wonderland Story and Craft - (all children + families welcome)

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

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Celebrate winter with stories and songs followed by a sweet treat. Little ones will get a chance to make a personalized craft to give to a loved one. Please register each child separately.

Flashback Fridays - Classic Movies

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.

Art of Speaking - Toastmasters International

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

Teen Scavenger Hunt

Sat, Dec 07, All day

North Edison Branch

find the winter themed items hidden in the library!

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.

Tiny Treasures - ages 2 - 9

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!

LEGO® Club - ages 6 - 11

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!

Bio Lab with WeMake 4-H - Grades 5+

Sat, Dec 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

North Edison Branch - Meeting Room

Come learn all about Cells and Forensics in an engaging workshop!

Girls Who Code - grades 5 - 12

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!

Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months

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.

DIY Clay Magnets - Ages 12-18

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Makers Space

Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Let's make our own magnets!

Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

North Edison Branch - Meeting Room

Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Artsy Toddler - ages 2 - 5

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

Coffee & Book Chat

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.

Edison Public Library Board Meeting

Tue, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Makers Space

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

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.

Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)

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.

Dickens: A Christmas Carol - "The Ladies of History: Historical Productions"

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Performed by Alisa Dupuy.

On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries - A Conversation with Laura Dave

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.

The Graphic Novel Guild: a Book Club - ages 8 - 11

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!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

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 - 8:30pm

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.

Artist Roundtable

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.

Artsy Toddler

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!

Teen Trivia

Thu, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Edison Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for some pop culture trivia!

Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator - provided by Center For Family Services

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)

Teen Cupcake Decorating

Fri, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Make the best cupcake and eat it too!

HSS Central Jersey Meeting

Sat, Dec 14, 9:45am - 5:30pm

North Edison Branch - Meeting Room

Annual meeting

Navigator Office Hours: Open Enrollment Period - provided by Center For Family Services

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)

Liberty States Fiction Writers copy

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting

Tea Blend Workshop

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

An afternoon of tea.

Girls Who Code - grades 5 - 12

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!

Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months

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!

Chair Yoga

Mon, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

CrafterDark - Diamond Painting

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.

Dealing with Grief and Other Emotional Challenges - Through Meditation

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

Many people are turning to meditation to help cope with the intense and overwhelming emotions that we face in the world today.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Branch - Teen 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.

Drop-In Tech Help

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Clara Barton - Second Floor

One-on-one tech help sessions

The Bookies Book Club - The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger

Tue, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Dec 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Main Library - Programming Room

Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.

Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)

Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Makers Space

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Wed, Dec 18, 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.

DIY Clay Magnets - Ages 12-18

Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Edison Branch - Meeting Room

Let's make our own magnets!

Wed, Dec 18, 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, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Makers Space

Come and hear some fun stories with your toddlers!

Thu, Dec 19, 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 19, 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!

Tai Chi

Thu, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

Teen Cupcake Decorating

Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Edison Branch - Children's Room

Make the best cupcake and eat it too!

Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator - provided by Center For Family Services

Thu, Dec 19, 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 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Health Insurance Navigators are available to assist residents with enrolling in a health insurance plan through GetCoveredNJ or NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)