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Unicorn Party

ages 3 - 11
2025-04-09 18:00:00 2025-04-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Unicorn Party Get ready for a magical adventure at the library's Unicorn Party! Main Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 09
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-09 18:00:00 2025-04-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Unicorn Party Get ready for a magical adventure at the library's Unicorn Party! Main Library - Meeting Room

Main Library

Meeting Room

Get ready for a magical adventure at the library's Unicorn Party!

Get ready for a magical adventure at the library's Unicorn Party! We'll have fun-filled games, creative crafts, and captivating stories that will spark imaginations. 

This enchanting event is perfect for young dreamers aged 3 - 11. Registration is not required, but space is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call or visit the library with any questions. 

AGE GROUP: | Early Learning | Childrens |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Crafts |

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Edison, NJ 08817
Tel: 732-287-2298
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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

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club - The Power of Myth
Thu, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join our fun and exciting non-fiction book club.
Registration is now closed
Tai Chi
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart - with Ted Page
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood.
Register
DIY Fathers Day Socks
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Make a one of a kind gift for your Dad
Tuckers Tales Puppet Theatre: St. George and the Dragon - ages 0 - 11
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an old-school puppet show as you embark on an adventure with St. George and his dragon.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
LEGO® Club - Build, Create, Imagine!
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for a fun LEGO® building challenge at the library!
Medicare 101
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
American Senior Benefits is hosting an informational session for those interested in Medicare.
Finding Lasting Happiness Through Meditation
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Too often incessant stress, distraction, and constant challenges leave us worn out and worn down. Meditation can be the key that unlocks the inner doorway to a life of deep & lasting inner happiness.
Edison Public Library Closed - Juneteenth
Fri, Jun 19, All day
All Branches
Library Closed
Join the Reading Revolution at the Library! - Summer Reading Kick-off
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Hear ye, hear ye! Join us at the library for a spirited kick-off to our summer theme, Reading is Revolutionary. 
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
Join the Reading Revolution at the Library! - Summer Reading Kick-off
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Hear ye, hear ye! Join us at the library for a spirited kick-off to our summer theme, Reading is Revolutionary. 
Join the Reading Revolution at the Library! - Summer Reading Kick-off
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Hear ye, hear ye! Join us at the library for a spirited kick-off to our summer theme, Reading is Revolutionary.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
American History in Music - with the Garden State Trombone Quartet
Sun, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
A journey through time via the American Songbook
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New venue 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.
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Die Cut Paper Wall Hanging
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come make a colorful and easy paper wall hanging with your kids!
This event is full
Technology Support Appointments
Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
Register
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Jun 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.
Revolutionary Pride - Queer figures of the American Revolution
Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
LGBT history in the early United States
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New venue Main Library - Children's Room
The starting point for teen volunteering at the Library. TAB gives teens a platform to direct and shape services and volunteer opportunities at the Edison Public Library.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Tue, Jun 23, 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.
Smart Recovery - Main Library
Tue, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals - with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.
Register
Game Day
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Meet SCORE - Your Free Resource for Business Success
Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - Clara Barton Branch
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - at Main Library
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference 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.
Tween Trivia
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for some trivia!
Technology Support Appointments
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
Register
What Did Kids Wear in Colonial America? - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Step back into colonial America and discover what children wore and why.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Night
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Brookview Commons HOA - Election Meeting
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Election Meeting
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Educational Member Meeting - Aetna CVS
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Educational Meeting for Members
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Tai Chi
Thu, Jun 25, 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
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Tiny Game Design
Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn how to make your own miniature video game in the platform Bitsy!
Technology Support Appointments
Fri, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
Register
Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
ESL Fun Friday
Fri, Jun 26, 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!
Manga Club
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come to talk about manga, eat snacks and enjoy the company of others
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
Bookmark Making
Sat, Jun 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Create your own bookmark using collage materials and a colorful bookmark blank!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
Rescheduled
Patriotic Woven Bookmarks
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, August 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch
Use handspun yarn to craft a one of a kind piece for America 250
Java
Sun, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Come learn to code in Java with WeMake 4-H!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Jun 29, 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.
Technology Support Appointments
Mon, Jun 29, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
Register
Pipe Cleaner Headbands
Mon, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Have fun and create a silly headband only with pipe cleaners!
This event is full
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Jun 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.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
This event is full
New Jersey's Revolutionary Rivalry - with Historian Rick Geffken
Mon, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
A local rivalry whose effects were felt across the ocean
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
Pop-up Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
Exploration Station - ages 1 - 5
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Discover the magic of learning through play at Exploration Stations.
Smart Recovery - Main Library
Tue, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
The Bookies Book Club: The Business Trip
Tue, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book, The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia
Game Day
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - Clara Barton Branch
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - at Main Library
Wed, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Night
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Candle making
Wed, Jul 01, 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
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
Tai Chi
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Teen Screen Scene Summer Edition
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Let's watch a Superman (2025) at the library!
Dressed for the Story:Clothing Told Stories in Early America - ages 5 - 11
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
In colonial America, clothing told a story about who you were, what you did, and where you belonged.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Edison Public Library Closed - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 03, All day
All Branches
Library Closed
Edison Public Library Closed - Independence Day
Sat, Jul 04, All day
All Branches
Library Closed
Edison Public Library Closed - Independence Day
Sun, Jul 05, All day
All Branches
Library Closed
Monday Morning Book Club - The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
Mon, Jul 06, 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!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Story and Craft
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a story and a craft!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Jul 06, 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.
Mosaic Paper Art - Adult
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Relax and unwind with some mosaic paper art.
Colonial Chemists: Science Club - ages 6 - 11
Mon, Jul 06, 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.
African Americans During the American Revolution - With the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum
Mon, Jul 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Telling the stories of the unsung heroes of the Revolutionary War
Friends of the Edison Public Library
Mon, Jul 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a meeting of the Friends of the Edison Public Library to discuss the next steps for the group.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Tue, Jul 07, 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.
Sensory Investigators Take a Look at Color - (suggested for ages 2+)
Tue, Jul 07, 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 colors in the world around us. No registration.
Smart Recovery - Main Library
Tue, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Colonial Keepsakes for Kids: Jointed Dolls - ages 2 - 5
Tue, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Step back in time with our Colonial Paper Doll craft, where history meets hands-on creativity!
Game Day
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Pony Bead Wall Hanging - Teens
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Relax and make a cute wall hanging with pony beads
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - Clara Barton Branch
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - at Main Library
Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Night
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Tuckers Tales Puppet Theatre: St. George and the Dragon - ages 0 - 11
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for an old-school puppet show as you embark on an adventure with St. George and his dragon.
Patriotic Woven Bookmarks
Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Use handspun yarn to craft a one of a kind piece for America 250
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Tai Chi
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Text-Based Game Design
Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn how to make a ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ video game in Twine.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Central Jersey Bicycle Club - May Board Meeting
Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is the May Board Meeting of the Central Jersey Bicycle Club
Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch
Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
ESL Fun Friday
Fri, Jul 10, 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!
Manga Club
Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come to talk about manga, eat snacks and enjoy the company of others
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
The AGI Transition - How AI Affects Work and Life
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Artificial intelligence is no longer just getting better at narrow tasks—it’s beginning to look general.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:30am
Candle Making
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Celebrate America 250 and learn how to make a candle using the candle dipping technique
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
Living History: A Visit with Betsy Ross - Presented by American Historical Theatre
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Uncover the true story of Betsy Ross as history comes to life with Jill Lawrence of American Historical Theatre!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
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.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Story and Craft
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a story and a craft!
Pet Rock Painting - Family
Mon, Jul 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Come celebrate National Rock Day and make a little pet rock
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
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.
Native American Folkways with Historic Cold Spring Village - ages 5 - 11
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's 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.
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
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
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.
Loose Parts Play - (suggested for ages 2+)
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.
Smart Recovery - Main Library
Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Colonial Keepsakes for Kids: Whirligigs - ages 2 - 5
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.
Game Day
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
No Sew Mini Pillow - Adult
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
No hassle and no sewing to make these simple decorative pillows!
Edison Public Library Board Meeting
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.
Growing Your Impact - Cultivating Purpose, Passion, and Planet-Driven Work
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:30am
Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation - with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter
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.
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Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - Clara Barton Branch
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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
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.
STEAM Challenge: Egg Drop
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Makers Space
Work in teams to expand creative problem solving and collaboration skills.
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - at Main Library
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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Night
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.
Tin Punch Lanterns - ages 5 - 11
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.
Rescheduled
Candle Making
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Monday, July 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch
Celebrate America 250 and learn how to make a candle using the candle dipping technique
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
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.
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
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. 
Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club - The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs
Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join our fun and exciting non-fiction book club.
Tai Chi
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.
Handmade History: Crafting Club - ages 6 - 11
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.
Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream - with Reyna Grande
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.
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In My Craft Era - Nature Made Fabrics
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.
America 250 Cupcake DIY
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Decorate an America themed cupcake
In My Craft Era - Nature Made Fabrics
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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night
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.
Revolutionary Life at the Old Barracks - ages 5 - 11
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Temporary 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.
Healing Anxiety & Depression with Meditation
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.
Jump Start Your Job Search
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 9:30am
Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch
Fri, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
ESL Fun Friday
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!
World Cup Beaded Keychains ⚽ - for Adults!
Fri, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Represent your country by personalizing a keychain!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
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.
Superhero Cape Making - ages 3 - 9
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Room
Unleash your inner hero at Superhero Day!
Needle felt Eagle
Sat, Jul 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Celebrate America 250 by creating a needle-felted bald eagle, the national bird of the United States.
Colonial America with An American Girl Adventure - Felicity's America
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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
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.
Kings, Queens & Guillotines - with Historian Joel Farkas
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Two worlds, one goal: Revolution!
Chess Club - ages 6 - 11
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!
Body Detectives: How Your Organs Work - Grade 3 - 6
Sat, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn about the body with WeMake 4H!
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