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Pilgrims and the Mayflower

From Sea to Shining Sea
2026-11-09 19:00:00 2026-11-09 20:00:00 America/New_York Pilgrims and the Mayflower A conversation with historian Joel Farkas Main Library - Meeting Room

Monday, November 09
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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A conversation with historian Joel Farkas

From Christianity to Catholicism to Protestantism. From Henry VIII to the Pilgrims and the Mayflower. Joel Farkas will tell the tale of why and how the Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower. Beginning with the Ancient Greeks through a history of explorers, we will learn of the first Thanksgiving (and the woman who made it happen), the Wampanoags, and the Mayflower legacy. Joel’s talk will prove to be a voyage to remember.

Joel Farkas is a historian who has delivered lectures at colleges and organizations throughout New Jersey. He has served as a docent at Washington's Headquarters in Morristown, NJ for 8 years, and is a recipient of the National Park Service Centennial Volunteer Challenge Award.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | History |

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Fad Diets
Fri, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 1
In partnership with JFK Medical Center-Hackensack Meridian Health
Manga Club
Fri, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come to talk about manga, eat snacks and enjoy the company of others
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays and Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Sat, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays and Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Let's Decorate: Guaguas De Pan!🧁 - Day of the Dead 💀
Sun, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and celebrate the Day of the Dead by decorating your own traditional Ecuadorian sweet bread(guaguas de pan)!
Monday Morning Book Club - THE MAID’S SECRET by Nita Prose
Mon, Nov 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 Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays and Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Downstairs Cafe
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.
Election Day Prep - Primaries and General
Mon, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Room set up for Election Day (Main Library and Clara Barton)
Election Day Prep - Primaries and General
Mon, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Room set up for Election Day (Main Library and Clara Barton)
Friends of the Edison Public Library
Mon, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a meeting of the Friends of the Edison Public Library to discuss the next steps for the group.
Election Day
Tue, Nov 03, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Voting 6a-8p
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Tue, Nov 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Downstairs Cafe
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays and Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Create & Play - ages 2 - 5
Tue, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us at the library as we Create & Play in this imaginative hands-on program where toddlers will unleash their creativity while crafting their very own custom props for dramatic play.
Smart Recovery - Main Library
Tue, Nov 03, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings - with Asha Frost
Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us for a conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost's book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Indigenous Teachings to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom, Reclaim Your Power, and Heal.
Register
Living Trust Workshop - Protect Your Family & Preserve Your Legacy
Tue, Nov 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 1
Many people assume that estate planning is only for the wealthy
Registration opens Monday, October 19 2026 at 9:30am
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Wed, Nov 04, 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.
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Nov 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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Wednesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Thu, Nov 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.
Watercolor Techniques and Landscape Study - A Creative Aging Initiative
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 2
An introduction to Watercolor, its history, attributes, and various techniques.
Registration is now closed
Tai Chi
Thu, Nov 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
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night
Thu, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Skills Development for English Proficiency Tests - Preparing for the CASAS STEPS Assessment
Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 2
Prepare for an English proficiency test that measures reading and listening skills for English learners. Best for Intermediate to Advanced learners.
Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch
Fri, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
Career and Life Skills for English Learners - ESL
Fri, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 2
This class combines English language learning with career and life skills exploration to help non-native speakers build confidence, secure better jobs, and navigate everyday scenarios.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English speaking, listening and communication skills. Mondays and Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Sat, Nov 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Wednesdays and Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
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