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Read Around the World

Cultural Celebration!
2025-04-22 17:00:00 2025-04-22 19:00:00 America/New_York Read Around the World Enjoy diverse read alouds from our staff and community members. Celebrate new cultures, languages and traditions! ~Crafts and snacks provided~ Main Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, April 22
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-22 17:00:00 2025-04-22 19:00:00 America/New_York Read Around the World Enjoy diverse read alouds from our staff and community members. Celebrate new cultures, languages and traditions! ~Crafts and snacks provided~ Main Library - Meeting Room

Main Library

Meeting Room

Enjoy diverse read alouds from our staff and community members. Celebrate new cultures, languages and traditions! ~Crafts and snacks provided~

In celebration of the Association for Library Service to Children’s-"El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros" (Children's Day/Book Day)!

Enjoy captivating stories from our staff and community members as we explore diverse traditions, languages, and cultures from around the world. 

  • Event is open to everyone!
  • Refreshments provided

AGE GROUP: | Early Learning | Childrens | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Literacy | In-Person | English as a Second Language | Crafts | Art |

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Main Library
Phone: 732-287-2298
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340 Plainfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
Tel: 732-287-2298
About the branch

The Main Library on Plainfield Avenue next to the Edison Train Station. The library offers an extensive children’s room, a Meeting Room/Event Space, and a dedicated Maker Space.

Upcoming Events

April Fools Scavenger Hunt - ages 2 - 11
Wed, Apr 02, All day
Main Library
Celebrate April Fools Day with a wacky scavenger hunt!
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories in our Meeting Room at 10:30am!
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Apr 02, 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.
Bollywood Dance Fitness
Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
For Seniors and Active Adults
Registration is now closed
Eid Storytime and Craft - ages 2 - 9
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Eid Mubarak! We're celebrating with a story and a craft!
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Registration is now closed
Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult
Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, "By Any Other Name."
Register
3 Ways to Asparagus! - with LibraryChef
Wed, Apr 02, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
EPL Virtual
Discover three delicious and creative ways to prepare asparagus
Register
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Meet the Health Insurance Navigator - from Center For Family Services
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level - Table
Meet with a Health Insurance Navigator to learn more about health insurance options.
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!
Tai Chi
Thu, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Essential Computer Skills Course
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
A 12 week course to learn basic computer skills and earn digital certificates.
Registration is now closed
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Alphabet Soup - ages 2 - 5
Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Have fun getting to know the ABCs!
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs & online job search assistance. No registration required- just stop by!
Smart Recovery - at Clara Barton branch
Fri, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Michael Russo who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Job Search Support - Drop-In
Sat, Apr 05, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Alex from "The Career Ready Coach" to polish up your resume and get tips on finding and landing the job!
Cancelled
Art of Speaking - Toastmasters International
Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Clara Barton Branch
Joining Toastmasters allows you to build the skills to become a more confident public speaker and stronger leader in every area of your life.
Learn How to Prepare - with the American Red Cross.
Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Life threatening emergencies happen every day. Are you prepared to help during an emergency?
Brick Builders - Ages 5 - 11
Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join to play and build Lego pieces into creative formations. Let your imagination soar to build amazing creations with our Lego bricks.
Author Storytime: Nora Bruno - ages 4 - 11
Sun, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're kicking off library week with local children's book author, Nora Bruno!
STEAM Summit - grades 5+
Sun, Apr 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room,Meeting Room
Experience the future of technology at the STEM SUMMIT with WeMake 4-H!
Take and Make: Hatching Egg
Mon, Apr 07, All day
All Branches
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.
Monday Morning Book Club
Mon, Apr 07, 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!
Main Library Renovation Status Meeting
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Conference Room
Meeting with G Meyer and Arcari + Iovino
Baby and Me
Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Meeting Room.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Junk Journaling
Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn how to repurpose old materials into unique, personalized journal pages. Supplies provided.
Edison Early Literacy Center:Doodle and Groove
Mon, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
School event with the Edison Early Literacy Center
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Registration is now closed
Job Search Support
Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Alex from "The Career Ready Coach" to polish up your resume and get tips on finding and landing the job!
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The starting point for teen volunteering at the Library. TAB gives teens a platform to direct and shape services and volunteer opportunities at the Edison Public Library.
AARP Tax-Aide
Tue, Apr 08, 9:30am - 2:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
** 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.**
Feature Films - Movie Matinee
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 1:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Gladiator II" starring Connie Nielsen, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn.
Smart Recovery - at Main Library
Tue, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian - Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming
Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming guides us through the secret world of trees as revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—"The Tree Book."
Register
Game Day
Tue, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Let's Collage!
Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Collage with Miss Rose using our supplies, and anything else you want!
Essential Computer Skills Course
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
A 12 week course to learn basic computer skills and earn digital certificates.
Registration is now closed
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Learn How to Prepare - with the American Red Cross.
Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Life threatening emergencies happen every day. Are you prepared to help during an emergency?
Edison Public Library Board Meeting
Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Seasonal Eating & Ayurveda - with LibraryChef
Tue, Apr 08, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
EPL Virtual
A special session with our guest nutritionist on the Ayurvedic practice of seasonal eating
Register
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories in our Meeting Room at 10:30am!
Cancelled
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch
Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.
Bollywood Dance Fitness
Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
For Seniors and Active Adults
This event is full
Unicorn Party - ages 3 - 11
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Get ready for a magical adventure at the library's Unicorn Party!
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Registration is now closed
Artist Roundtable
Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting 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.
Spring Awakening Through Meditation
Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Begin the Spring by learning a simple meditation technique that provides many benefits and fulfillment.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
Creative kids - Ages 3-5
Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Creativity ignites a desire to learn and supports intellectual development across all subjects.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!
The Kettle Klub - An Afternoon of Tea
Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Calling all tea enthusiasts! Join us at the Edison Senior Center for an afternoon of tea and conversation. Have a favorite blend? Share it with the group!
DIY Cupcake Decorating
Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:10pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Decorate your best egg shaped cupcake!
Essential Computer Skills Course
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
A 12 week course to learn basic computer skills and earn digital certificates.
Registration is now closed
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator - provided by Center For Family Services
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Uninsured, underinsured, or about to lose health insurance coverage? Come speak with a Health insurance Navigator during drop-in Office Hours.
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs & online job search assistance. No registration required- just stop by!
Smart Recovery - at Clara Barton branch
Fri, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Michael Russo who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
DIY Cupcake Decorating
Fri, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Decorate your best Earth shaped cupcake!
Chess Club - ages 6 - 11
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Sharpen your strategy and test your skills at the library's Chess Club!
Youth Art Month Reception
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Children who participated in our bookmark contest are welcome to come for light refreshments and showcase their design and meet our winner and runner-up for our contest!
Youth Art Month Reception
Sat, Apr 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Participants can showcase their designs!
Youth Art Month Reception - grades K-12
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come admire the work of Edison’s youngest artists while enjoying some light refreshments.
Book to Screen Club - (ages 7-11 and their grown-up)
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Is the book always better than the movie? Let's find out in this book and movie club! Check out the book, read it, and then we will watch the movie together to discuss it.
American Sign Language Day
Sun, Apr 13, All day
All Branches
Celebrate American Sign Language Day with us! -Grab a take and make craft -Check out our ASL display -Learn ASL for free with your library card!
Strings of Jazz - Honoring Guitar Legends
Sun, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate International Guitar Month with Abe Ovadia & Nat Janoff's homage to iconic guitar legends who have left an indelible mark on the world of jazz
Take and Make: Hatching Egg
Mon, Apr 14, All day
All Branches
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.
American Sign Language Day
Mon, Apr 14, All day
All Branches
Celebrate American Sign Language Day with us! -Grab a take and make craft -Check out our ASL display -Learn ASL for free with your library card!
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Apr 14, All day
Clara Barton Branch
Celebrate Earth day by finding nature related items around the library.
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Language Lounge - ESL Conversation Group
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly ESL conversation group! ~Snacks and drinks provided~
Baby and Me
Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Meeting Room.
Toddler Sign Storytime - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read, sing, and learn some signs in this fun-filled storytime!
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Registration is now closed
Nikki Giovanni - National Poetry Month
Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Honoring the poet/activist with readings, stories, and audience participation.
Collage Bookmarks
Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Design one-of-a-kind personalized bookmarks! Perfect for your reading adventures. All materials provided—just bring your creativity!
American Sign Language Day
Tue, Apr 15, All day
All Branches
Celebrate American Sign Language Day with us! -Grab a take and make craft -Check out our ASL display -Learn ASL for free with your library card!
AARP Tax-Aide
Tue, Apr 15, 9:30am - 2:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
** 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.**
Feature Films - Movie Matinee
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Conclave" starring Ralph Fiennes, Jacek Koman, Lucian Msamati, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow.
Smart Recovery - at Main Library
Tue, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Game Day
Tue, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Make Everyday Earth Day - (suggested for ages 5 and up)
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about how to make your neighborhood more resilient with native plants. We will also start our own seedlings that you can take home to add to your garden.
Essential Computer Skills Course
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
A 12 week course to learn basic computer skills and earn digital certificates.
Registration is now closed
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Edison Public Library Board Meeting (Alternate)
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
American Sign Language Day
Wed, Apr 16, All day
All Branches
Celebrate American Sign Language Day with us! -Grab a take and make craft -Check out our ASL display -Learn ASL for free with your library card!
Language Lounge - ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly ESL conversation group! ~Snacks and drinks provided~
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories in our Meeting Room at 10:30am!
Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club - The Everything Store by Brad Stone
Wed, Apr 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join our new and exciting non-fiction book club.
Native Land - A Docudrama narrated by Paul Robeson
Wed, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Scarcely shown since its debut, Native Land represents Paul Robeson's shift from narrative cinema to the leftist documentaries that would define the final chapter of his controversial film career.
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Wed, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs & online job search assistance. No registration required- just stop by!
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Registration is now closed
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Wed, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch
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.
American Sign Language Day
Thu, Apr 17, All day
All Branches
Celebrate American Sign Language Day with us! -Grab a take and make craft -Check out our ASL display -Learn ASL for free with your library card!
Find the Frogs Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Apr 17, All day
North Edison Temporary Branch
Scavenger hunt around the North Edison branch looking for frog friends.
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!
Tai Chi
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Cooking with Ms. Jailene: Easter Dirt Cups
Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Join Ms. Jailene for a fun and simple cooking lesson.
Essential Computer Skills Course
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
A 12 week course to learn basic computer skills and earn digital certificates.
Registration is now closed
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Retirement Workshop - presented by Sustainable Retirement Solutions
Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Movie Mornings: Shrek - all ages
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join us at the library for a showing of Shrek (PG, 2001).
American Sign Language Day
Sat, Apr 19, All day
All Branches
Celebrate American Sign Language Day with us! -Grab a take and make craft -Check out our ASL display -Learn ASL for free with your library card!
Understanding Medicare Seminar
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
A Medicare seminar presented by American Senior Benefits.
Take and Make: Hatching Egg
Mon, Apr 21, All day
All Branches
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Language Lounge - ESL Conversation Group
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly ESL conversation group! ~Snacks and drinks provided~
Main Library Renovation Status Meeting
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Meeting with G Meyer and Arcari + Iovino
Baby and Me
Mon, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Meeting Room.
Toddler Sign Storytime - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read, sing, and learn some signs in this fun-filled storytime!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Rock Painting
Mon, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Transform ordinary rocks into mini works of art! —All materials provided—just bring your creativity!
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Registration is now closed
Feature Films - Movie Matinee
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Saturday Night" starring Gabriel Labelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, and Dylan O'Brien.
Imagination Station: Earth Day - ages 2 - 5
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Let your imagination run wild on Earth Day!
Smart Recovery - at Main Library
Tue, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Game Day
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Play With Legos - You're never too old!
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Do you miss playing with Legos? Join us!
Read Around the World - Cultural Celebration!
Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy diverse read alouds from our staff and community members. Celebrate new cultures, languages and traditions! ~Crafts and snacks provided~
Essential Computer Skills Course
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
A 12 week course to learn basic computer skills and earn digital certificates.
Registration is now closed
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Language Lounge - ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly ESL conversation group! ~Snacks and drinks provided~
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories in our Meeting Room at 10:30am!
Bollywood Dance Fitness
Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
For Seniors and Active Adults
This event is full
Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate your love of Pokémon with fun crafts, games, and, of course, Pokémon card trading!
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Registration is now closed
Word & Excel Workshop
Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a 2 hour workshop to learn the basics of the free Microsoft programs, Word and Excel.
Rescheduled
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Wed, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Wednesday, April 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch
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.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Main Library
Celebrate Earth day by finding nature related items around the library.
Read Around the World - Cultural Celebration!
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy diverse read alouds from our staff and community members. Celebrate new cultures, languages and traditions! ~Crafts and snacks provided~
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!
Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Jailene
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an English and Spanish Storytime!
Essential Computer Skills Course
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
A 12 week course to learn basic computer skills and earn digital certificates.
Registration is now closed
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense - A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his "Orphan X" series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.
Register
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Learning Lab
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in: using digital devices, earning computer skills certificates, navigating computer programs & online job search assistance. No registration required- just stop by!
Smart Recovery - at Clara Barton branch
Fri, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Michael Russo who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Superhero Day - ages 3 - 9
Sat, Apr 26, 1:45pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Unleash your inner hero at Superhero Day!
Love Your Pet Day - (ages 10 - adult)
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Create a personalized portrait of your pet using watercolors and your imagination. Bring a photo print out of your pet or another animal you love. Register each attendee separately.
Take and Make: Hatching Egg
Mon, Apr 28, All day
All Branches
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Language Lounge - ESL Conversation Group
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly ESL conversation group! ~Snacks and drinks provided~
Baby and Me
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Meeting Room.
Toddler Sign Storytime - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read, sing, and learn some signs in this fun-filled storytime!
Fall Prevention and Balance Screening - with Hackensack Meridian Health
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, April 14 2025 at 9:30am
Air Dry Clay
Mon, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Shape, sculpt, and create with air-dry clay! Make figures, decor, or functional pieces—no kiln needed! —All materials provided—just bring your creativity!
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Registration is now closed
Feature Films - Movie Matinee
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:35pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Wonka" starring Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Sally Hawkins, and Paterson Joseph.
Smart Recovery - at Main Library
Tue, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
The Bookies Book Club - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Tue, Apr 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.
Game Day
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Essential Computer Skills Course
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
A 12 week course to learn basic computer skills and earn digital certificates.
Registration is now closed
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Language Lounge - ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly ESL conversation group! ~Snacks and drinks provided~
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories in our Meeting Room at 10:30am!
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Apr 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.
Bollywood Dance Fitness
Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
For Seniors and Active Adults
LEGO® Club - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Registration is now closed
Intro to Formulas Workshop - Microsoft Excel
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of using Excel to manage numbers- from family budgets to small business accounts. Save time and effort!
Cinco De Mayo: Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Salad - with LibraryChef
Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a flavorful twist on a classic!
Register
Community Conversations at Clara Barton Branch
Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Edison residents are invited to join this important discussion to foster deeper connections and strengthen the fabric of our local community.
May the Fourth Scavenger Hunt - ages 2 - 11
Thu, May 01, All day
Main Library
Celebrate May the Fourth with a thrilling scavenger hunt!
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
Tai Chi
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!
Essential Computer Skills Course
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
A 12 week course to learn basic computer skills and earn digital certificates.
Registration is now closed
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Smart Recovery - at Clara Barton branch
Fri, May 02, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Michael Russo who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
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