Needle felt Eagle

Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club - The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs

Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library

Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months.

Thu, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

Join our fun and exciting non-fiction book club.

Registration is now closed

DIY Herbal Extracts - (teens and adults)

Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Learn about some common garden plants and flowers you can preserve and turn into extracts for cosmetic and culinary uses.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night

Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Music of the American Revolution - ages 3 - 11

Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Step back in time for a high-energy musical adventure featuring the stirring sounds of the American Revolution!

LEGO® Club - Build, Create, Imagine!

Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for a fun LEGO® building challenge at the library!

Egg Carton Animal Portraits - ages 3 - 9

Fri, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Get ready to crack open your creativity and turn recycled materials into wild works of art!

Fri, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day

Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Join us every Friday for ESL Fun Friday! Learn English through games, short movies, art and more!

Manga Club

Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Come to talk about manga, eat snacks and enjoy the company of others

Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.

Tin Foil Art - Family

Sat, Jul 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Come create colorful textured art made only with tin foil and markers.

This event is full

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day

Sat, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.

The Revolution In Edison - Presented by Metuchen Edison Historical Society

Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join the Edison Library and the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society for a fascinating journey into our community’s Revolutionary War past as part of the America 250 celebration!

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day

Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Make Your Own Ice Cream! - Celebrate National Ice Cream Month by making ice cream!

Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Children's Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

Story and Craft

Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for a story and a craft!

Mon, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Ice Cream using ingredients such as milk and ice alongside a bit of patience which will result in yummy ice cream and toppings to chose from!

Chair Yoga

Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day

Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.

Pastimes & Play - Presented by NJ History Alive

Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us as we explore the games, entertainment, and social traditions enjoyed by early American colonists.

The Schuyler Sisters & the Hamilton Music - A revolutionary family, as told through the Broadway hit

Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

You want a revolution? I want a revelation!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

North Edison Branch - Meeting Room

The starting point for teen volunteering at the Library. TAB gives teens a platform to direct and shape services and volunteer opportunities at the Edison Public Library.

This event is full

Food and Feasts: Colonial Food Preparation - Presented by NJ History Alive

Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Explore with a costumed interpreter colonial food processing, cooking, and consumption in the 18th Century!

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day

Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Sensory Investigators Take a Look at Texture - (suggested for ages 2+)

Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Children are invited to play and explore a few different ways to engage their senses. This week we will explore texture and how things feel. No registration.

The Bookies Book Club - A Marriage at Sea

Tue, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book: A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck

The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships - with Dr. Marisa Franco

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection.

Native American Folkways with Historic Cold Spring Village - ages 5 - 11

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Participants will learn about the language, customs, traditions, and original stories of the Lenni Lenape, the original residents of what would become New Jersey.

Finding Funding for Your Small Business

Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Cancelled

Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

Looking for money to start or grow your business?

Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt - ages 2 - 11

Wed, Jul 29, All day

Children's Floor

Celebrate the birthday of the Boy Who Lived with a magical scavenger hunt!

Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - Clara Barton Branch

Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:30am

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day

Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Cancelled

Itty-Bitty Crafters: Bald Eagle

Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Edison Branch

Join us as we craft a bald eagle, one of America’s most recognizable symbols!

Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies) - at Main Library

Wed, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.

This event is full

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day

Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Night

Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Intro to wool spinning

Wed, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Learn and demo a colonial spinning wheel

Digging Up Our Revolutionary Roots - Colonial Genealogy Presented by Valeri Shafer

Wed, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join professional genealogist Valeri Shafer for an engaging and interactive seminar exploring the records, resources, and research strategies used to uncover Revolutionary-era family connections.

Cancelled

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day

Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Wood Burning Coasters! - "We're from Jersey, baby!"

Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Children's Room

Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months.

Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Show your Jersey love by woodburning it on a coaster!

This event is full

Handmade History: Crafting Club - ages 6 - 11

Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Step back in time at Handmade History, where kids can trade their screens for the tools of the 18th century.

Colonial Frolick: Early American Songs and Singing Games - ages 2 - 11

Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Join musicians Stacy Roth and Debbie Mayes for a lively journey through the 17th to early 19th centuries featuring authentic songs, riddles, and period music.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Patriotic Tic-Tac-Toe Rock Painting

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for a fun, patriotic, hands-on activity at the library!

This event is full

Digital Art: Self Portrait

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

A beginner's introduction to digital art.

This event is full

Beaded Bracelets - Adult

Fri, Jul 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Come create a special bracelet with your choice of assorted beads and charms!

This event is full

Fri, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Fri, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day

Fri, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Join us every Friday for ESL Fun Friday! Learn English through games, short movies, art and more!

Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.

Toastmasters International - Community Organization

Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Discussion and Learning

From Fiber to Fabric: How Clothes Were Made Before Factories - ages 5 - 11

Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:45am

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Before factories existed, every piece of clothing was made entirely by hand from raw fiber to finished garment.

Space in a Jar - ages 5 - 11

Sat, Aug 01, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Celebrate NASA’s historic Artemis mission and the America 250 anniversary by creating a portable piece of the cosmos that honors our nation's spirit of exploration!

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day

Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.

Needle felt Eagle

Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Celebrate America 250 by creating a needle-felted bald eagle, the national bird of the United States.

This event is full

Patriotic Variety Show - Music and Dance with Richard Stillman

Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

A musical tour through American history

Saturday Craftable - (suggested for ages 4 and up)

Sat, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Learn how to harness the power of the sun to make a cyanotype print.

SPIKE Robotics with WeMake 4-H - Grade 5+

Sat, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Join us for a Robotics workshop by WeMake 4-H

Cancelled

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day

Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day

Mon, Aug 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Children's Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

Cancelled

Mon, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.

Vision Board - Adult

Mon, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

North Edison Branch - Makers Space

Come relax and create your ultimate vision board. We will provide everything you need to visualize your dreams on paper.

Colonial Chemists: Science Club - ages 6 - 11

Mon, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Step into the "Age of Enlightenment" at Colonial Chemists, where young scientists discover the fascinating reactions behind 18th-century survival.

Friends of the Edison Public Library

Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

North Edison Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for a meeting of the Friends of the Edison Public Library to discuss the next steps for the group.

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts - present the American Revolution

Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

The Revolutionary War seen through the lives of hard-working New Jerseyans

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Loose Parts Play - (suggested for ages 2+)

Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:45am

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Foster your child's creativity in this open-ended free playtime. A variety of materials will be provided to spark play and interaction. No registration.

Colonial Keepsakes for Kids: PomPom Worm Puppets - ages 2 - 5

Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Get ready to wiggle and giggle in this hands-on workshop where we transform simple yarn into a colorful, long-bodied pompom worm puppet!

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen - with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child.

Colonial Frolick: Early American Songs and Singing Games - ages 2 - 11

Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Children's Room

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Edison Branch

Join musicians Stacy Roth and Debbie Mayes for a lively journey through the 17th to early 19th centuries featuring authentic songs, riddles, and period music.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day

Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day

Wed, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Night

Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Music of the American Revolution - ages 3 - 11

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Step back in time for a high-energy musical adventure featuring the stirring sounds of the American Revolution!

Intro to wool spinning

Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Learn and demo a colonial spinning wheel

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day

Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Children's Room

Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months.

Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

This event is full

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night

Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Text-Based Game Design

Thu, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Learn how to make a ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ video game in Twine.

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Revolutionary Life at the Old Barracks - ages 5 - 11

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Join us at the library for an interactive program on what life was like for American's in the Continental Army with the Old Barracks Museum.

Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere - Experiment with Bubbles

Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Make your own bubble solution and conduct fun bubble experiments!

Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Fri, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day

Fri, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Join us every Friday for ESL Fun Friday! Learn English through games, short movies, art and more!

Manga Club

Fri, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Come to talk about manga, eat snacks and enjoy the company of others

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.

Liberty States Fiction Writers

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Liberty States Fiction Writers for lectures and workshops.

Superintelligent AI and Loss of Control

Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

A beginner-friendly workshop on superintelligent AI and how this new technology is evolving and impacting society.

Registration opens Monday, July 27 2026 at 9:30am

Rock Painting - Family

Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Come create a quick and easy diy project that's open to the whole family! Everyone will be provided with paint pens and a rock to create whatever they can think of.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day

Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.

Living History: A Visit with Benjamin Franklin - Presented by American Historical Theatre

Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Step into history with a special live performance featuring Dave Holland of American Historical Theatre!

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day

Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day

Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Children's Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

Chair Yoga

Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.

Bee the Change - Discover the Importance of Pollinators

Mon, Aug 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Learn why pollinators matter, what threatens them, and how we can help.

Legends of Liberty Hall - Famous Names at a Historic House

Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

23 Acres, 50 Rooms, 250+ Years of American History

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day

Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Pop-up Storytime - (all ages welcome)

Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills. No registration.

Colonial Keepsakes for Kids: Spin Drums - ages 2 - 5

Tue, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Step back in time to discover the rhythmic charm of early American toys by crafting your very own wooden spin drum.

Edison Public Library Board Meeting

Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Children's Room

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.

Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt - ages 2 - 11

Wed, Aug 12, All day

Children's Floor

Join us at the library for a Summer Reading themed scavenger hunt to win some prizes!

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day

Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day

Wed, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Night

Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.

CPR / First Aid Class

Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Learn CPR and First Aid with Hackensack Meridian Health

Stars, Stripes & DIY: An Americana Craft Workshop - Presented by Board & Brush South Brunswick

Wed, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join Board & Brush South Brunswick for a special Americana-themed DIY workshop night celebrating the nation’s 250th Anniversary!

This event is full

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day

Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Thu, Aug 13, 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.

Handmade History: Crafting Club - ages 6 - 11

Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 13, 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.

America 250 Trivia - (all ages)

Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Do you know all about the United States? Show us what you know in a trivia quiz about US history, government, geography, culture and more. Prizes and glory will be up for grabs!

Colonial Frolick: Early American Songs and Singing Games - ages 2 - 11

Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Join musicians Stacy Roth and Debbie Mayes for a lively journey through the 17th to early 19th centuries featuring authentic songs, riddles, and period music.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night

Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Fraud Watch: Government Impostor Scams

Fri, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 9:30am

Fri, Aug 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day

Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Join us every Friday for ESL Fun Friday! Learn English through games, short movies, art and more!

Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.

Toastmasters International - Community Organization

Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Discussion and Learning

Patriotic Woven Bookmarks

Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Use handspun yarn to craft a one of a kind piece for America 250

(Boston) Tea Party - ages 6 - 11

Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Calling all young rebels and history hunters: it’s time to spill the tea and start a revolution!

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day

Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.

Patriotic Woven Bookmarks

Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Use handspun yarn to craft a one of a kind piece for America 250

Real Housewives of New Jersey - Early American Women & Their Kitchen gardens

Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

A talk with educator and garden historian Lesley Parness

Coding in Python - Grade 5+

Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Come learn to code in Python with WeMake 4-H!

Monday Morning Book Club - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

Mon, Aug 17, 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, Aug 17, 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.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day

Mon, Aug 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Children's Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Aug 17, 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.

Button Earrings DIY - Adult

Mon, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

North Edison Branch - Makers Space

Learn a new skill and make a beautiful pair of earrings in the process! With the skills you learn here you can go home and make an endless array of jewelry.

Colonial Chemists: Science Club - ages 6 - 11

Mon, Aug 17, 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.

The Lenape During the Revolution - An Indigenous Perspective

Mon, Aug 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

with historian Henry Crouse and Lenape citizens Brianna Dagostino and Ty Ellis

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day

Tue, Aug 18, 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 Wet Stuff - (suggested for ages 2+)

Tue, Aug 18, 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 take a look at water and other wet stuff. No registration.

Colonial Keepsakes for Kids: Mini Lid Banjos - ages 2 - 5

Tue, Aug 18, 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Aug 18, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Step back into the musical traditions of the frontier by crafting your own miniature lid banjos inspired by early American folk instruments.

Edison Public Library Board Meeting (Alternate)

Tue, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Children's Room

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Tue, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day

Wed, Aug 19, 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: Boats and Buoyancy

Wed, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Makers Space

Expand creative problem solving, collaboration skills, and scientific knowledge with hands-on activities.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day

Wed, Aug 19, 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

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting 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.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Night

Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.

Unicorn and Dragon Party - ages 3 - 9

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Main Library - Children's Room

Step into a world of magic and mystery at our Unicorns vs. Dragons library adventure!

Sweet Treats: Desserts & Delicacies from the Garden State - Presented by Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Step back in time for a delicious journey through America’s sweetest culinary traditions!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

- Main Branch- Teen Cafe

The starting point for teen volunteering at the Library. TAB gives teens a platform to direct and shape services and volunteer opportunities at the Edison Public Library.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day

Thu, Aug 20, 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.

Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club - Frostlines

Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Children's Room

Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months.

Thu, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

A Journey Through Entangled Lives And Landscapes In A Warming Arctic

In My Craft Era - Book Binding

Thu, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. This month we will learn basic book binding techniques to make a journal.

In My Craft Era - Book Binding

Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. This month we will learn basic book binding techniques to make a journal.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night

Thu, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Edison Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for a fun LEGO® building challenge at the library!

Tuckers Tales Puppet Theatre: St. George and the Dragon - ages 0 - 11

Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Edison Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for an old-school puppet show as you embark on an adventure with St. George and his dragon.

Fri, Aug 21, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!

Fri, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting