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"Health-Bridge" Workshop

Navigating Healthcare
2025-06-30 12:00:00 2025-06-30 13:00:00 America/New_York "Health-Bridge" Workshop This workshop empowers you with skills and confidence to schedule medical appointments, communicate effectively with healthcare providers, and understand what to expect during a visit. Main Library - Meeting Room

Monday, June 30
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 12:00:00 2025-06-30 13:00:00 America/New_York "Health-Bridge" Workshop This workshop empowers you with skills and confidence to schedule medical appointments, communicate effectively with healthcare providers, and understand what to expect during a visit. Main Library - Meeting Room

Main Library

Meeting Room

This workshop empowers you with skills and confidence to schedule medical appointments, communicate effectively with healthcare providers, and understand what to expect during a visit.

Ideal for individuals seeking to build confidence in managing their own or a loved one’s healthcare.

Learn how to:

  • Make appointments
  • Prepare for visits
  • Ask the right questions
  • Follow up on care for better health outcomes

*If you would like an interpreter for this event- reach out to dgalassa@edisonpubliclibrary.org or call 732-287-2298 extension 5227*

Please give at least 72 hours notice for us to secure an interpreter* 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops | Self-Care | Literacy | In-Person | Health & Fitness | English as a Second Language |

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Main Library
Phone: 732-287-2298
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Main Library

 

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 5:00PM

We're closed Monday May 26 due to Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Closed for Memorial Day Holiday)
Tue, May 27 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 28 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 29 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 30 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Take and Make: Father's Day Guitars
Mon, Jun 02, 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, Jun 02, 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. 
Monday Morning Book Club
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Please join us online via Zoom, once a month, to connect with other readers for a lively book discussion!
Language Lounge - English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!
Baby and Me
Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Multipurpose Room.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
This event is full
Build-Your-Own 2D Scene
Mon, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Draw or use different colored and patterned paper to create your own world or scene on construction paper.
Administrative Meeting
Mon, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Internal cabinet meeting
Brick Builders - Ages 5 - 11
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join to play and build Lego pieces into creative formations. Let your imagination soar to build amazing creations with our Lego bricks.
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Alphabet Soup - ages 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 03, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Have fun getting to know the ABCs!
Smart Recovery - at Main Library
Tue, Jun 03, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Feature Films - Movie Matinee
Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Green and Gold" starring Craig T. Nelson, Brandon Sklenar, M. Emmet Walsh, Madison Lawlor, Annabel Armour, Ashton Moio, and Charlie Berens.
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Game Day - Ages 11-14
Tue, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Donut Scavenger Hunt - ages 2 - 11
Wed, Jun 04, All day
Main Library
Join us as we celebrate National Donut Day at the library with a donut inspired scavenger hunt!
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Come and hear some fun stories in our Multipurpose Room at 10:30am!
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.
Bollywood Dance Fitness
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
For Seniors and Active Adults
This event is full
Dreamgirls (2006) - Broadway Inspirations
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 3:20pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Every week we celebrate the Great White Way with films that inspired or were inspired by Broadway!
Language Lounge - English Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!
Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We've Lost, What's at Risk - and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book "Extinctopedia: Discover what we have lost, what is at risk, and how we can preserve the diversity of our fragile planet."
Register
The Adventurers Guild - Dungeons and Dragons
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Open to tweens 11-14. Beginners welcomed!
Donuts with Dad - ages 2 - 11
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy some donuts with your favorite adult as we read some books and do a craft!
Word & Excel Workshop - Microsoft Skills
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a 2 hour workshop to learn the basics of the free Microsoft programs, Word and Excel.
This event is full
Let's Make Cheese Curd & Fresh Mozzarella! - with LibraryChef
Wed, Jun 04, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
EPL Virtual
Celebrate National Cheese Day
Register
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Jun 05, 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!
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Food for thought- Brownies - Tween Social Hour
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Talk with your friends and make new ones while enjoying some snacks provided by the library!
Coffee Klatch Book Club - The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Come ready for a lively discussion and a light nosh. You can attend this program in person or on Zoom.
Staff Development Day
Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Staff Development Day - Staff only, All Branches Closed to Patrons
Professional Headshots
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Looking for a new job? Want to elevate your professional image? Come get 2 free headshot photos!
This event is full
Curious Crafters - (suggested for ages 8 and up)
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Learn a simple batik technique using washable glue. Bring your imagination and wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty.
Book to Screen Club - (ages 6-11 and their grown-up)
Sat, Jun 07, 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.
Tantsn un Shpringen - Violinist Lisa Gutkin (the Klezmatics)
Sun, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
A Yiddish Music Celebration
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jun 09, 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 - English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!
Baby and Me
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Multipurpose Room.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Fathers Day DIY Clay key dish - ages 11-14
Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Make a clay key dish for Dad!
Administrative Meeting
Mon, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Internal cabinet meeting
The Tragedy of the Schooner John K. Shaw
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Presented by Shipwreck Diver Dan Lieb.
Colorful Creations - Family Fun Evening
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for a relaxing and fun family coloring experience! Get creative and colorful. Bring the family for a night of colorful fun and artistic expression at the library.
Black Artists of Vaudeville - Monica Chenault-Kilgore
Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Author of "Jewel of the Blues" discusses the history of Black performers in the early 20th century.
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Smart Recovery - at Main Library
Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
New venue Main Library - Makers Space
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns - with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title, Don’t Let Him In (Out June 24, 2025!).
Register
Cooking with Ms. Jailene: Fruit Quesadillas
Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join Ms. Jailene for a fun and simple cooking lesson.
Cancelled
Edison Public Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Mango & Cucumber Salad with Chili Lime Dressing - with LibraryChef
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
Celebrate National Fruits & Veggies Month
Register
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch
Come and hear some fun stories in our Multipurpose Room at 10:30am!
Bollywood Dance Fitness
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
For Seniors and Active Adults
This event is full
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Jun 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.
Language Lounge - English Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!
Real Women Have Curves (2002) - Broadway Inspirations
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Every week we celebrate the Great White Way with films that inspired or were inspired by Broadway!
The Adventurers Guild - Dungeons and Dragons
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Open to tweens 11-14. Beginners welcomed!
Computer Support: Drop-In - Earn new digital skills & certificates
Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using digital devices and online programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.
Seashell Decorating - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're celebrating National Seashell Day with a fun seashell decorating craft!
Artist Roundtable
Wed, Jun 11, 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.
Meditation: Discover Our Full Potential
Wed, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
By meditating we become relaxed and calm as we come in contact with a state of inner peace and well-being. This has a direct effect on those around us as well as on a cellular level.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jun 12, 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
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch
Join engaging activities to foster creativity in kids. Encourage your child to explore and try something new to develop their motor skills.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Jun 12, 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!
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Tai Chi
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
The Kettle Klub - An Afternoon of Tea
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
External
Calling all tea enthusiasts! Join us at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center for an afternoon of tea and conversation. Have a favorite blend? Share it with the group!
Fathers Day DIY Clay key dish - ages 11-14
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Make a clay key dish for Dad!
Computer Skills Class - Mini-Course
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a 6 week "mini-course" to learn the essentials of computer skills and earn certificates!
Computer Support: Drop-In - Earn new digital skills & certificates
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using digital devices and online programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.
Smart Recovery - at Clara Barton branch
Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Michael Russo who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Father's Day Craft
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Make a Father's Day Craft or Card!
Ceramic Flower Pot Painting - For Older Adults
Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Paint your own ceramic flower pot.
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jun 16, 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 - English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!
Baby and Me
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Multipurpose Room.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
This event is full
Internal Meeting
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Administrative Meeting
Beaded Keychains & Bag Charms!
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Use assorted ribbons, beads, charms and pendants to create your own unique accessory.
Administrative Meeting
Mon, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Internal cabinet meeting
Pride (2014) - Starring Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, and Ben Schnetzer
Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
U.K. gay activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Clara Barton 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.
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Smart Recovery - at Main Library
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Feature Films - Movie Matinee
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "The Unbreakable Boy" starring Zachary Levi, Amy Acker, Peter Facinelli, Patricia Heaton, and Drew Powell.
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Game Day - Ages 11-14
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Computer Skills Class - Mini-Course
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a 6 week "mini-course" to learn the essentials of computer skills and earn certificates!
Edison Public Library Board Meeting (Alternate)
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch
Come and hear some fun stories in our Multipurpose Room at 10:30am!
Stroke - Are You at Risk? - with Hackensack Meridian Health
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
You have the power to prevent a stroke.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 9:30am
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) - Broadway Inspirations
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Every week we celebrate the Great White Way with films that inspired or were inspired by Broadway!
Language Lounge - English Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!
Story Sparks: A Teen Author’s Journey - Ages 15-18
Wed, Jun 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Main Library
Meet the local Teen Author Eitan Schnur and learn about the journey it took to get there
Waterford Condo Association Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Waterford Condo Association Board Meeting
How-To Navigate "Zoom" Workshop
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn the basics of how to use Zoom for personal or professional use
Nina Blake, the Grain-Free Lifestyle Coach - with LibraryChef
Wed, Jun 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
EPL Virtual
Have a gluten and dairy allergy but still crave comfort food?
Register
Closed for Juneteenth
Thu, Jun 19, All day
All Branches
In observance of Juneteenth, the Edison Public Library will be closed.
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - at Clara Barton branch
Fri, Jun 20, 9:30am - 11:00am
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 2025.
Computer Support: Drop-In - Earn new digital skills & certificates
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using digital devices and online programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - at Main Library
Fri, Jun 20, 11:30am - 1:00pm
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 2025.
Smart Recovery - at Clara Barton branch
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Michael Russo who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Liberty States Fiction Writers
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting
Movie Mornings: Shrek - all ages
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join us at the library for a showing of Shrek (PG, 2001).
Brick Builders
Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch
Join to play and build Lego pieces into creative formations. Let your imagination soar to build amazing creations with our Lego bricks.
Language Lounge - English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!
Baby and Me
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Multipurpose Room.
Administrative Meeting
Mon, Jun 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Internal cabinet meeting
Food for thought-Brownies - Teen social hour
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Talk with your friends and make new ones while enjoying some snacks provided by the library!
Orlando: My Political Biography - A Documentary by Paul B. Preciado
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Taking Virginia Woolf’s novel "Orlando: A Biography" as his starting point, filmmaker Paul B. Preciado fashions a personal essay, historical analysis, and social manifesto.
Art Collages
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Explore the fun and freedom of collage! In this class, you'll use cardstock, stickers, old magazines, book pages, and markers to create vibrant, layered artwork.
Juneteenth - A Historical Persentation
Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Dr. Daisy Century, historical performer, will present a history of Juneteenth to the present day. 
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Imagination Station - ages 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 24, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Let your imagination run wild!
Smart Recovery - at Main Library
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Feature Films - Movie Matinee
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "A Real Pain" starring Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Olha Bosova Bosova, Banner Eisenberg, and Jakub Gasowski.
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Game Day with EPD
Tue, Jun 24, 1:15pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
The Bookies Book Club - The God of Woods by Liz Moore
Tue, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
New venue Main Library - Makers Space
Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.
Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate - (3rd-6th Grade)
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, "Odder."
Register
Computer Skills Class - Mini-Course
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a 6 week "mini-course" to learn the essentials of computer skills and earn certificates!
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Edison Temporary Branch
Come and hear some fun stories in our Multipurpose Room at 10:30am!
Language Lounge - English Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!
Othello (1995) - Broadway Inspirations
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Every week we celebrate the Great White Way with films that inspired or were inspired by Broadway!
LEGO® Club - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!
Word & Excel Workshop
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a 2 hour workshop to learn the basics of the free Microsoft programs, Word and Excel.
7 Things You Forget to Spring Clean
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Presented by Jamie Novak, author and humorist!
Brookview Commons HOA Meeting
Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Wed, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
The starting point for teen volunteering at the Library. TAB gives teens a platform to direct and shape services and volunteer opportunities at the Edison Public Library.
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Come and hear some fun stories!
Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club - Hidden Figures
Thu, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join our new and exciting non-fiction book club.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Jun 26, 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!
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Jailene
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for an English and Spanish Storytime!
Computer Skills Class - Mini-Course
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a 6 week "mini-course" to learn the essentials of computer skills and earn certificates!
In My Craft Era - Glue Batik
Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. We will learn how to create a simple batik with washable glue.
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - at Clara Barton branch
Fri, Jun 27, 9:30am - 11:00am
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 2025.
LEGO Play!
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for some LEGO playing time.
Computer Support: Drop-In - Earn new digital skills & certificates
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using digital devices and online programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.
Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - at Main Library
Fri, Jun 27, 11:30am - 1:00pm
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 2025.
Coloring Connections - An Adult Coloring group
Fri, Jun 27, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Clara Barton Branch
Escape the daily hustle and find your inner artist! Join us for a relaxing adult coloring session. It's a perfect opportunity to socialize, connect and express yourself creatively.
Smart Recovery - at Clara Barton branch
Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch
Join Michael Russo who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Food for thought- Brownies - Teen social hour
Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Talk with your friends and make new ones while enjoying some snacks provided by the library!
Color Your World at the Library! - all ages
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we splash into a summer of reading and artistic exploration, coloring our world with stories and imagination! 
Color Your World at the Library! - all ages
Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we splash into a summer of reading and artistic exploration, coloring our world with stories and imagination! 
Color Your World at the Library! - all ages
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we splash into a summer of reading and artistic exploration, coloring our world with stories and imagination!
Storytime at Home - all ages
Mon, Jun 30, All day
All Branches
Swing by the library during the week of July 4th to grab some of our specially curated Storytime at Home book bundles!
Language Lounge - English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!
"Health-Bridge" Workshop - Navigating Healthcare
Mon, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
This workshop empowers you with skills and confidence to schedule medical appointments, communicate effectively with healthcare providers, and understand what to expect during a visit.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
This event is full
Administrative Meeting
Mon, Jun 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Internal cabinet meeting
A Trip to the Moon (1902) in Color - with the documentary The Extraordinary Voyage
Mon, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
This century-old, hand-colored short film was a pioneer in special effects and science fiction storytelling.
Friendship Bracelets
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Use a variety of beads and durable cord to make bracelets that'll last as long as your friendships!
Storytime at Home - all ages
Tue, Jul 01, All day
All Branches
Swing by the library during the week of July 4th to grab some of our specially curated Storytime at Home book bundles!
All Month Scavenger Hunt!
Tue, Jul 01, 9:30am - 9:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join us for an all month scavenger hunt!
English Level 2 Course - ESL Intermediate
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn more advanced English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Smart Recovery - at Main Library
Tue, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
English Level 1 Course - ESL Beginner
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Registration is now closed
Double Feature Films
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "The Last Showgirl" starring Pamela Denise Anderson, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, Dave Bautista, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Game Day - Ages 11-14
Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Computer Skills Class - Mini-Course
Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a 6 week "mini-course" to learn the essentials of computer skills and earn certificates!
Double Feature Films
Tue, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "The Last Showgirl" starring Pamela Denise Anderson, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, Dave Bautista, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
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