Edison Public Library
Cancelled
AARP Tax-Aide
** Due to an overwhelming response, AARP is fully booked for the remainder of the season. Please contact the Library at (732) 287-2298 extension 5238 for alternative locations.**
AARP is back for another year of Tax-Aide assistance at the Edison Public Library's Main Branch at 340 Plainfield Ave.
Hour long appointments begin Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10am.
Prior to Tuesday, February 11th, please call the Clara Barton Branch* to schedule your appointment at (732) 287-2298 extension 5238.
*Again, all appointments will be in-person at the Main Library at 340 Plainfield Avenue.
Main Library
Phone: 732-287-2298
Hours
Skip Open Hours widget
Main Library
Today's hours
We're open 9:30AM to 9:00PM
| Mon, Jul 13 | 9:30AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, Jul 14 | 9:30AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, Jul 15 | 9:30AM to 9:00PM |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 9:30AM to 9:00PM |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 12:00PM to 5:00PM |
previous
this week
next
Address
340 Plainfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
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
Skip Upcoming Events widget
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Register
Mon, Jul 13, 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.
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Cancelled
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch
Join us for a story and a craft!
Mon, Jul 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Come celebrate National Rock Day and make a little pet rock
Registration is now closed
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Registration is now closed
Mon, Jul 13, 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.
Rescheduled
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Monday, August 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Participants will learn about the language, customs, traditions, and original stories of the Lenni Lenape, the original residents of what would become New Jersey.
Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing - with Art Historian Mallory Mortillaro
Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
A tour through the collection of America's premier museum
Registration is now closed
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Experience the simple joys of the 18th century by crafting their own whirligigs from materials that can be found at home.
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
No hassle and no sewing to make these simple decorative pillows!
Registration is now closed
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Registration is now closed
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series.
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Makers Space
Work in teams to expand creative problem solving and collaboration skills.
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Wed, Jul 15, 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!
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Step back in time and discover the practical artistry of the 18th century by crafting your own colonial-style tin punch lantern.
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Celebrate America 250 and learn how to make a candle using the candle dipping technique
This event is full
Rescheduled
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Monday, July 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Branch
Celebrate America 250 and learn how to make a candle using the candle dipping technique
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Rescheduled
Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New date Thursday, July 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual
Join our fun and exciting non-fiction book club.
Thu, Jul 16, 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
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. This month we will learn how to naturally dye fabric using plant materials.
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Decorate an America themed cupcake
Thu, Jul 16, 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!
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. This month we will learn how to naturally dye fabric using plant materials.
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose 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.
Thu, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Meditation can be a valuable tool for healing anxiety and depression by reducing stress, improving self-awareness, and helping one’s state of mind.
Fri, Jul 17, 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!
Fri, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
Fri, Jul 17, 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!
Fri, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Represent your country by personalizing a keychain!
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Discussion and Learning
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Room
Unleash your inner hero at Superhero Day!
Sat, Jul 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Celebrate America 250 by creating a needle-felted bald eagle, the national bird of the United States.
This event is full
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Watch the movie "Felicity: An American Girl Adventure" followed by fun colonial crafts and games. No registration.
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Two worlds, one goal: Revolution!
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Sharpen your strategy and test your skills at the library's Chess Club!
Sat, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn about the body with WeMake 4H!
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The songs and stories of another revolution
Mon, Jul 20, 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.
Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Mon, Jul 20, 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.
Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Celebrate moon day with a fun and simple moon diy!
This event is full
Mon, Jul 20, 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.
Mon, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Branch
Celebrate America 250 and learn how to make a candle using the candle dipping technique
This event is full
Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join us to honor America's “Founding Mothers” and explore their lasting impact—visit historic sites, reflect on their legacy, and celebrate the unfinished work for equality.
Tue, Jul 21, 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.
Tue, Jul 21, 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. No registration.
Rescheduled
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 21, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
Celebrate the rich indigenous heritage of New Jersey at our hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of Lenape corn husk dolls.
Tue, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Tue, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Celebrate the rich indigenous heritage of New Jersey at our hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of Lenape corn husk dolls.
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Tue, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Explore the fun and freedom of collage! You'll use cardstock, stickers, old magazines, book pages, and markers to create vibrant, layered artwork.
Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference 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, Jul 22, 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.
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for a fun and festive fireworks craft!
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
Wed, Jul 22, 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!
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's 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.
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Main Library: Teen Cafe
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.
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for a musical tribute to America's 250th birthday!
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Election Meeting
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Thu, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join our fun and exciting non-fiction book club.
Thu, Jul 23, 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
Thu, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about some common garden plants and flowers you can preserve and turn into extracts for cosmetic and culinary uses.
Thu, Jul 23, 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!
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Step back in time for a high-energy musical adventure featuring the stirring sounds of the American Revolution!
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for a fun LEGO® building challenge at the library!
Fri, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Get ready to crack open your creativity and turn recycled materials into wild works of art!
Fri, Jul 24, 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!
Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
Fri, Jul 24, 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!
Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come to talk about manga, eat snacks and enjoy the company of others
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
Sat, Jul 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come create colorful textured art made only with tin foil and markers.
This event is full
Sat, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join the Edison Library and the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society for a fascinating journey into our community’s Revolutionary War past as part of the America 250 celebration!
Mon, Jul 27, 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.
Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a story and a craft!
Mon, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Ice Cream using ingredients such as milk and ice alongside a bit of patience which will result in yummy ice cream and toppings to chose from!
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Mon, Jul 27, 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.
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us as we explore the games, entertainment, and social traditions enjoyed by early American colonists.
The Schuyler Sisters & the Hamilton Music - A revolutionary family, as told through the Broadway hit
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
You want a revolution? I want a revelation!
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.
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!
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.
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Children are invited to play and explore a few different ways to engage their senses. This week we will explore texture and how things feel. No registration.
Tue, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book: A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection.
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Participants will learn about the language, customs, traditions, and original stories of the Lenni Lenape, the original residents of what would become New Jersey.
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Looking for money to start or grow your business?
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Children's Floor
Celebrate the birthday of the Boy Who Lived with a magical scavenger hunt!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Wed, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Learn and demo a colonial spinning wheel
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
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.
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.
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Show your Jersey love by woodburning it on a coaster!
This event is full
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
A beginner's introduction to digital art.
This event is full
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
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!
Fri, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
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!
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.
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Discussion and Learning
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.
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!
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.
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
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
A musical tour through American history
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.
Sat, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us for a Robotics workshop by WeMake 4-H
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
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.
Mon, Aug 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Cancelled
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.
Mon, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
North Edison Branch - Makers Space
Come relax and create your ultimate vision board. We will provide everything you need to visualize your dreams on paper.
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.
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.
Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The Revolutionary War seen through the lives of hard-working New Jerseyans
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.
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.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
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!
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.
Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Learn and demo a colonial spinning wheel
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Make your own bubble solution and conduct fun bubble experiments!
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!
Fri, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
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!
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.
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
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come create a quick and easy diy project that's open to the whole family! Everyone will be provided with paint pens and a rock to create whatever they can think of.
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.
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!
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.
Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
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.
Mon, Aug 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Learn why pollinators matter, what threatens them, and how we can help.
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
23 Acres, 50 Rooms, 250+ Years of American History
Tue, Aug 11, 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.
Tue, Aug 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. No registration.
Tue, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Tue, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Step back in time to discover the rhythmic charm of early American toys by crafting your very own wooden spin drum.
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Children's Floor
Join us at the library for a Summer Reading themed scavenger hunt to win some prizes!
Wed, Aug 12, 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.
Wed, Aug 12, 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.
Wed, Aug 12, 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!
Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Learn CPR and First Aid with Hackensack Meridian Health
Wed, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join Board & Brush South Brunswick for a special Americana-themed DIY workshop night celebrating the nation’s 250th Anniversary!