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Festive Rangoli Tealight Trays

ages 5 - 11
2026-11-15 14:00:00 2026-11-15 15:00:00 America/New_York Festive Rangoli Tealight Trays Join us at the library as we celebrate Diwali with festive rangoli tealight trays! Main Library - Children's Room

Sunday, November 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Children's Room

Join us at the library as we celebrate Diwali with festive rangoli tealight trays!

Explore the beautiful Indian tradition of rangoli and diyas through a fun and creative craft! Families will make their own festive tealight trays using cloth pieces, gota, and other embellishments. 

Open to kids ages 5 - 11 and their families. Registration not required, but space is limite and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call or visit the library with any questions. 

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Main Library - Meeting Room
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North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 2
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Sat, Oct 24, 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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Cancelled
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Cancelled
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Registration is now closed
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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This event is full
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Main Library - Makers Space
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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All Branches
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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.
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Fri, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 2
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Conference Room
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Main Library - Conference Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Wed, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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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.
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Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
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North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 2
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Registration is now closed
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Nov 05, 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. 
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Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
This event is full
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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.
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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.
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Fri, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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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.
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Main Library - Children's Room
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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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Mon, Nov 09, 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.
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Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
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Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Rescheduled
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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.
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Mon, Nov 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 1
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 - Communication Day
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Exploration Station - ages 1 - 5
Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Discover the magic of learning through play at Exploration Stations.
Smart Recovery - Main Library
Tue, Nov 10, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
A City on Mars:The Science & Absurdities of Space Settlement - with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith's book..
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Game Day
Tue, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
The Power of Meditation and Gratitude This Holiday Season
Tue, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Meditation can enhance your life personally with a sense of inner peace and even helps with seasonal stress. When adding gratitude into our lives, this can be a winning combination.
Edison Public Library Board Meeting
Tue, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
AI for Small Business - Without the Hallucination Hangover
Tue, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 1
Generative AI can save time, strengthen outreach, and streamline everyday business tasks, but only when a human stays in charge.
Registration opens Monday, October 26 2026 at 9:30am
Edison Public Library Closed - Veterans Day
Wed, Nov 11, All day
All Branches
Library Closed
Cancelled
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch
Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.
How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in - Modern Society with Paul Vigna
Wed, Nov 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Register today to learn more about how devotion to money has replaced religion as the foundation of our society.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Thu, Nov 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.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Watercolor Techniques and Landscape Study - A Creative Aging Initiative
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 2
An introduction to Watercolor, its history, attributes, and various techniques.
Registration is now closed
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Nov 12, 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. 
Tai Chi
Thu, Nov 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.
This event is full
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Night
Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Practice English reading, writing and grammar skills. Thursdays are for intermediate and advanced levels.
Doormat Decorating 🏠 - for Adults!
Thu, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Let's paint your own doormat! You can either decorate it with festive designs or your own design!
Skills Development for English Proficiency Tests - Preparing for the CASAS STEPS Assessment
Fri, Nov 13, 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 13, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
Winter Safety
Fri, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 2
In partnership with JFK Medical Center-Hackensack Meridian Health.
Career and Life Skills for English Learners - ESL
Fri, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 1
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.
Liberty States Fiction Writers
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Liberty States Fiction Writers for lectures and workshops.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Sat, Nov 14, 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.
Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going?
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 1
AI has advanced at a pace that's stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even crime.
Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 9:30am
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Sat, Nov 14, 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.
Light of Knowledge: A Diwali Celebration - Indian Classical Dance and Music presented by Kalagangothri
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room 1
Celebrate the festival of lights with Kalagangothri in a captivating afternoon of Indian classical dance and music inspired by the spirit of Diwali!
Diwali Lantern Making - ages 5 - 11
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the library as we celebrate Diwali with a lantern making workshop!
Festive Rangoli Tealight Trays - ages 5 - 11
Sun, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us at the library as we celebrate Diwali with festive rangoli tealight trays!
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