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While You're Away: Love Songs of WWII

A Concert Lecture by Prof. Diane Cypkin, PhD
2026-07-19 14:00:00 2026-07-19 15:00:00 America/New_York While You're Away: Love Songs of WWII The songs and stories of another revolution Main Library - Meeting Room

Sunday, July 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-19 14:00:00 2026-07-19 15:00:00 America/New_York While You're Away: Love Songs of WWII The songs and stories of another revolution Main Library - Meeting Room

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The songs and stories of another revolution

We’re gonna take a sentimental journey. Diane Cypkin and pianist Lena Panfilova will transport you to the time of another revolutionary war: World War II. By combining her performing and teaching artistry, Dr. Cypkin skillfully tells the stories of the love songs of World War II in a way that is both entertaining and educational. Learn the backstories of songs like Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree and As Time Goes By. Listen to anecdotes about artists like Dame Vera Lynn and Edith Piaf.

As the daughter and sister of holocaust survivors, these songs are deeply personal to Dr. Cypkin. This concert is her “thank you” to the soldiers who saved her family.

Limited seating is first-come, first-served.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | In-Person | History | Concerts & Music |

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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.
Register
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!
While You're Away: Love Songs of WWII - A Concert Lecture by Prof. Diane Cypkin, PhD
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The songs and stories of another revolution
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