Literacy NJ (North Edison)

Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months

Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!

Mon, Oct 20, 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.

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Multipurpose Room.

Spooky Week: Halloween Bingo

Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Meeting Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

Internal Meeting

Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Administrative Meeting

Chair Yoga

Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for a fun activity during spooky week!

Button Art

Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Turn buttons into your own masterpiece! Arrange and layer them to make patterns, pictures, or abstract designs for a unique handmade piece.

Storm Center - Starring Bette Davis

Mon, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Internal cabinet meeting

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate Banned Books Week with this classic film

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

North Edison Temporary Branch

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.

Alphabet Soup - ages 2 - 5

Tue, Oct 21, 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

Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library - Meeting Room

Have fun getting to know the ABCs!

Loose Parts Play - (suggested for ages 2+)

Tue, Oct 21, 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.

Tue, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Main Library - Makers Space

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

Artist Roundtable

Tue, Oct 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Main Library - 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.

Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week

Registration is now closed

Spooky Week: Family Movie- Coraline

Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Showing "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life" starring Camille Rutherford, Charlie Anson, and Pablo Pauly.

Game Day

Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for a fun activity during spooky week!

Edison Public Library Board Meeting (Alternate)

Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Showing "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life" starring Camille Rutherford, Charlie Anson, and Pablo Pauly.

Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!

Cancelled

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

North Edison Temporary Branch

Come and hear some fun stories!

Wellness Wednesday - DIY Sugar Scrubs

Wed, Oct 22, 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.

Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Create your own sugar scrub using natural ingredients.

Bus Stop (1956) - Broadway Inspirations

Wed, Oct 22, 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!

Computer Support: Drop-In - Earn new digital skills & certificates

Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Learn to navigate our digital world by gaining new skills & having your questions answered- every Wednesday & Friday from 1-3pm!

Fall themed Origami

Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Make and take fall themed origami

Spooky Week: Spooky Stories

Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for a fun activity during spooky week!

Finding My Way - with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai

Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, "Finding My Way."

Friends of the Edison Public Library Meeting

Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

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

Healthy Halloween Habits: Mindful Treating & Fun Swaps - with LibraryChef

Wed, Oct 22, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

EPL Virtual

Learn how to celebrate Halloween without the sugar crash.

Thu, Oct 23, 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

Registration is now closed

Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months

Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Meeting Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

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

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 - Ages 3-5

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

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Join engaging activities to foster creativity in kids. Encourage your child to explore and try something new to develop their motor skills.

Thu, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 23, 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!

Spooky Week: Spooky Slime

Thu, Oct 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.

Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for a fun activity during spooky week!

Registration is now closed

The Adventurers Guild - Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Open to tweens 11-14. Beginners welcomed!

In My Craft Era - Gilded Pinch Pots

Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. This month we will make pinch pots. (This class is repeated at 6:30 PM)

Directed Drawing: Frankenstein!

Thu, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a step-by-step drawing demonstration.

In My Craft Era - Gilded Pinch Pots

Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. This month we will make pinch pots.

Communicating and Interacting with Haunted Objects - Presented by New Jersey Paranormal

Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Step into the eerie world of haunted objects with New Jersey Paranormal!

Computer Support: Drop-In - Earn new digital skills & certificates

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Learn to navigate our digital world by gaining new skills & having your questions answered- every Wednesday & Friday from 1-3pm!

Coloring Creations

Fri, Oct 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Escape the daily hustle and find your inner artist! Join us for a relaxing coloring session. It's a perfect opportunity to socialize, connect and express yourself creatively.

Rescheduled

Toastmasters - Art of Communication Meeting

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:30pm

New date Saturday, October 18, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Clara Barton Branch

Come join Art of Communication to hone your speaking and leadership skills. Just starting out? So is this newly chartered Club! You can grow together!

Zumba for Kids - ages 5 - 11

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Get ready to dance, wiggle, and giggle at Kids Zumba!

Spooky Week: Wooden Pumpkin Painting

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for fun activity during spooky week!

This event is full

Movie Matinee: Hotel Transylvania - ages 3 - 11

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Join us at the library for a showing of Hotel Transylvania (Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., 2012 PG)

Caring for Elderly Loved Ones - Wellness 101- A Health Workshop Series

Sun, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

This session will provide practical strategies for supporting aging family members, including ideas for safe daily activities, simple exercises, and ways to promote independence while ensuring safety

The Edison Library Graveyard: a haunted house - ages 9 - 17

Sun, Oct 26, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Clara Barton Branch

Enter at your own risk as we tell the chilling story of how the Edison Public Library became the Edison HAUNTED Library!

All Month Scavenger Hunt!

Mon, Oct 27, 9:30am - 9:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch

Join us for an all month scavenger hunt!

Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!

Mon, Oct 27, 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.

Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:15am

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Multipurpose Room.

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

Main Library - Meeting Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

Beaded Bracelets

Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Design your own beaded bracelets! Choose from a variety of beads and charms to create unique jewelry you can wear or gift.

Thrifty & Tidy - with Jamie Novak

Mon, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Internal cabinet meeting

Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

10 Easy Ways to Save this Fall by Getting (a Little More) Organized.

More Edgar Allan Poe - Dramatic Readings

Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Celebrating the Spooky Season with dramatic readings.

Spooktacular Pipe Cleaner Creations - All Ages

Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Get ready to bend and twist some not so spooky pipe cleaner crafts. Come create your own collection of spooky characters and decorations.

Tue, Oct 28, 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

Registration is now closed

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

Main Library - Makers Space

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

Tue, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week

Registration is now closed

The Bookies Book Club - How to Solve Your Own Murder

Tue, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Showing "The Life of Chuck" starring Tom Hiddleston, Mia Sara, Jacob Tremblay, Karen Gillan, and Mark Hamill.

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

Main Library - Meeting Room

Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.

Game Day

Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

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

Deadly Drafts - A Slasher-Inspired Fiction Writing Series

Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Showing "The Life of Chuck" starring Tom Hiddleston, Mia Sara, Jacob Tremblay, Karen Gillan, and Mark Hamill.

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

Main Library - Meeting Room

In this 2 part horror-themed writing workshop series, we’ll use spine-tingling prompts and slasher story excerpts to spark creativity and use them as launchpads for our own terrifying tales.

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!

Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) - Broadway Inspirations

Wed, Oct 29, 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.

Wed, Oct 29, 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!

Computer Support: Drop-In - Earn new digital skills & certificates

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Learn to navigate our digital world by gaining new skills & having your questions answered- every Wednesday & Friday from 1-3pm!

Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons - with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory

Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Philippa Gregory, the “queen of British historical fiction,” about her newest novel, "Boleyn Traitor."

Tween Tarot Workshop

Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Learn how to use Tarot cards!

LEGO® Club - ages 5 - 11

Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!

Aspen at Edison - Board Meeting

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Community Board Meeting This is not a Library sponsored event.

Spooky Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5

Thu, Oct 30, 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

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Meeting Room

Join us at the library for a spooky version our beloved Toddler Storytime program with a costume parade around the library afterwards.

Thu, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 30, 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!

The Adventurers Guild - Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Oct 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.

Lego Play!

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for some LEGO playing time.

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Open to tweens 11-14. Beginners welcomed!

Spooktacular Pipe Cleaner Creations - All Ages

Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Get ready to bend and twist some not so spooky pipe cleaner crafts. Come create your own collection of spooky characters and decorations.

Introduction to Embroidery

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

Main Library - Makers Space

Learn the basics of embroidery in this beginner-friendly class! We’ll cover simple stitches and techniques to create your own stitched designs

This event is full

Trick-or-Treat around the Library - ages 0 - 11

Fri, Oct 31, All day

All Branches

Come trick-or-treat at the library!

Computer Support: Drop-In - Earn new digital skills & certificates

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Learn to navigate our digital world by gaining new skills & having your questions answered- every Wednesday & Friday from 1-3pm!

Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch

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

Clara Barton Branch

Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tween/Teen Take and Make Junk Journal - Ages 12-18

Sat, Nov 01, All day

All Branches

Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.

Monster Feelings: Miss Ann Gree - Author Storytime & Craft- AGES 3-11

Sat, Nov 01, 9:30am - 6:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch

Join us for an all month scavenger hunt!

Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join Author Jennie Misko and Illustrator Ruhaan Khatri for a read aloud of their NEW book "Monster Feelings: Miss Ann Gree" in celebration of Picture Book Month!

Harmonies Across Cultures - A Musical Journey with Arjun Ayyangar & Saketh Prabha

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

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Come celebrate the magic of music, and experience a harmonious fusion of Western and Eastern sounds!

Fall into coloring - All Ages

Sat, Nov 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for cozy afternoon of creativity! Grab your favorite color and dive into a world of pumpkins, falling leaves and more.

Little Al Dinosaur - ages 3 - 11

Sun, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Put together Little Al in celebration of Dinovember!

Mental Health Refresh - Wellness 101: A Health Workshop Series

Sun, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us for a welcoming, community-focused event centered on mental health and emotional well-being. Gain tools to support your own mental health and the well-being of those around you

Mon, Nov 03, 9:30am - 9:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch

Join us for an all month scavenger hunt!

Monday Morning Book Club

Mon, Nov 03, 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!

Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!

Mon, Nov 03, 10:00am - 10:25am

Main Library - Meeting Room

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

Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:15am

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Multipurpose Room.

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

Main Library - Meeting Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

Chair Yoga

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

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

Blackout Poetry

Mon, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Teens will transform old book pages into poetry and art by highlighting words and “blacking out” the rest with markers and designs. No writing experience needed—just imagination.

Finally Writing That Novel! - Creative writing workshop

Mon, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Internal cabinet meeting

Teen Leaf Suncatchers

Mon, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Paint your own leaf suncatcher

Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

with Middlesex College English Professor Celia Winchester, Ed.D.

Fall into Coloring - All Ages

Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for cozy afternoon of creativity! Grab your favorite color and dive into a world of pumpkins, falling leaves and more.

Alphabet Soup - ages 2 - 5

Tue, Nov 04, 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

Registration is now closed

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

Main Library - Meeting Room

Have fun getting to know the ABCs!

Cancelled

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

Main Library

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

Tue, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week

Registration is now closed

Children's Book Week Storytime and Craft

Tue, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Showing "F1: The Movie" starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Tobias Menzies.

Game Day

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

Main Library - Meeting Room

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

Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for a special storytime and craft!

Pausing with Purpose - with author Jennie Phillips

Tue, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

Pausing with Purpose in the Demands of Care

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!

Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:15am

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

The Producers (1967) - Broadway Inspirations

Wed, Nov 05, 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.

Wed, Nov 05, 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!

Wellness Wednesday

Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Fall Wooden Sign Painting

Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity - with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee

Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online about his stirring memoir, "Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity."

Teen Leaf Suncatchers

Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Paint your own leaf suncatcher

From Book to Screen: Peter Rabbit

Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for a storytime and get to see the movie after!

Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Training

Wed, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Build your computer skills and confidence in the world of technology. Get training in various topics or have your questions answered

Go Nuts for Donuts! - ages 6 - 11

Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

We're celebrating National Donut Day with a craft and some donuts!

Through Lenape Eyes: A Journey into History and Culture

Wed, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Experience the rich history of the Lenape people with Douglas T. Aumack.

Thu, Nov 06, 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

Registration is now closed

Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months

Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Meeting Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

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

Main Library - Meeting Room

Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months.

Thu, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week

Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 06, 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!

Little Al Dinosaur - ages 3 - 11

Thu, Nov 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.

Brick Builders

Thu, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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. .

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

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Put together Little Al in celebration of Dinovember!

Art Collages

Thu, Nov 06, 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.

Author Visit: Sharon Benjamin - ages 3 - 11

Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

We're celebrating Picture Book Month with a visit from local children's author, Sharon Benjamin, and her book Jungle Gym.

Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services - An Information Session

Fri, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:30am

EPL Virtual

Representatives from the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services will lead a presentation discussing the different county resources available to Older Adults and Caregivers.

Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch

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

Clara Barton Branch

Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Training

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Build your computer skills and confidence in the world of technology. Get training in various topics or have your questions answered

Magazine Magic: Upcycled Coasters - All Ages

Fri, Nov 07, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Clara Barton Branch

Join us for for creative crafting session where we transform discarded magazines into beautiful art.

Liberty States Fiction Writers

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

Main Library - Meeting Room

Liberty States Fiction Writers for lectures and workshops.

Children's Book Week- Bluey Party

Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for a fun storytime and dance party!

Get Caught Reading with Dog Man - Celebrate Children's Book Week (all ages)

Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Celebrate Children's Book Week with Dog Man! We will have crafts and activities for all ages.

MCA Eagles Robotics Showcase - Ages 7-15

Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Learn all about robotics

Mon, Nov 10, 9:30am - 9:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch

Join us for an all month scavenger hunt!

Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!

Mon, Nov 10, 10:00am - 10:25am

Main Library - Meeting Room

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

Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:15am

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Multipurpose Room.

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

Main Library - Meeting Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

Zine Making

Mon, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Make a zine from start to finish. Write, draw, and design your own mini magazine in this workshop for teens!

We Always Cook with Honey - How’s your appetite?

Mon, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Internal cabinet meeting

Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

with Glenn Berntsen, founder of Queen Honey

Origami Creations - All Ages

Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

North Edison Temporary Branch

Join to fold, create and discover the art of Origami. It's a great opportunity to learn new skill, relax, and make something beautiful to take home.

Self-Care for Caregivers

Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

In partnership with Care2Caregivers.

Rescheduled

Origami Creations - All Ages

Mon, Nov 10, 6:15pm - 7:15pm

New date Monday, November 10, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

North Edison Temporary Branch

Join to fold, create and discover the art of Origami. It's a great opportunity to learn new skill, relax, and make something beautiful to take home.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Mon, Nov 10, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

North Edison Temporary Branch

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.

Edison Public Library Closed

Tue, Nov 11, All day

All Branches

The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of Veterans Day.

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!

Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:15am

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

Once Upon a Mattress (2005) - Broadway Inspirations

Wed, Nov 12, 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.

Wed, Nov 12, 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!

Teen Leaf Suncatchers

Wed, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Paint your own leaf suncatcher

Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Training

Wed, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Build your computer skills and confidence in the world of technology. Get training in various topics or have your questions answered

Redhawk - Native American Music, Dance, and Education - all ages

Wed, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Join us at the library for a Native American dance performance with the Redhawk Native American Arts Council.

Reducing Anxiety Through Meditation

Wed, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

People are anxious about their health, their finances, relationships, safety, and work. Doctors and medical practitioners are promoting the benefits of meditation to relieve stress and anxiety.

Dinosaur Storytime - ages 2- 5

Thu, Nov 13, 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

Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Meeting Room

Join us at the library for a storytime featuring DINOSAURS!

Creative Kids

Thu, Nov 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Clara Barton Branch

Join little curious explorers to our creative art and craft program.

Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club - Pathogenesis: a History of the World in Eight Plagues

Thu, Nov 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

EPL Virtual

Join our new and exciting non-fiction book club.

Thu, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week

Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 13, 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!

The Adventurers Guild - Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Nov 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.

Thu, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Open to tweens 11-14. Beginners welcomed!

Native American Heritage Stories and Craft

Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for storytime and craft! Open to ages 5-11.

Waterford Condo Association Board Meeting

Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:45pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Waterford Condo Association Board Meeting This is not a Library sponsored event. If you have questions, please contact the Waterford Condo Association.

Author Storytime: Nora Bruno - ages 4 - 11

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

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

We're celebrating National Picture Book Month with local children's book author Nora Bruno!

Beaded Jewelry

Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Learn how to make your own unique piece of jewelry out of beautiful beads and charms

The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time - with Novelist Amanda Peters

Thu, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her novel, "The Berry Pickers," and her tender short fiction collection, "Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories."

DIY: Air-Dry Clay Leaf Bowls

Fri, Nov 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for a DIY hands-on art program!

Registration opens Monday, October 20 2025 at 9:00am

Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch

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

Clara Barton Branch

Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Training

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Build your computer skills and confidence in the world of technology. Get training in various topics or have your questions answered

LEGO Play!

Fri, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for some LEGO playing time.

Professional Headshots

Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Looking for a new job? Want to elevate your professional image? Come get 2 free headshot photos!

Toastmasters International - Art of Speaking

Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Join Art of Speaking for their regular meeting to sharpen your leadership and speaking skills. NOTE: This is not a Library sponsored event.

Restorative Yoga

Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Treat yourself to an hour of gentle, restorative yoga to help de-stress from the hustle and bustle of the week!

History, Honor, and Heroes - Exploring Our Local Military Roots

Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for a special afternoon of remembrance, respect, and community as we honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

Doodle a Day the Warli Way

Sat, Nov 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Clara Barton Branch

Learn to create your own Warli-inspired masterpiece using simple geometric shapes like circles, triangles, and squares to show scenes of community life and nature.

Community Baby Shower - all ages

Sun, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room,Meeting Room

Welcome expectant and new parents to our community baby shower, a celebration of new life and family!

Girl Scouts - Troop 80173

Sun, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Makers Space

Girl Scout Meeting for Daisy Troop 80173

Mon, Nov 17, 9:30am - 9:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch

Join us for an all month scavenger hunt!

Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months

Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!

Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:25am

Main Library - Meeting Room

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

Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:15am

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for Baby and Me at 10:30am in our Multipurpose Room.

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

Main Library - Meeting Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

Internal Meeting

Mon, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Administrative Meeting

Chair Yoga

Mon, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

Homelessness in New Jersey - Policy changes that affect the unhoused

Mon, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Internal cabinet meeting

Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

with Matthew Hersh of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey

Tiny Treasures from Trash - Pistachio Shell Creations AGES 6 and up

Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Don't toss those leftover pistachio shells. join us for fun and ecofriendly crafting session where we will transform these shells into a unique form of art.

Alphabet Soup - ages 2 - 5

Tue, Nov 18, 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

Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library - Meeting Room

Have fun getting to know the ABCs!

Loose Parts Play - (suggested for ages 2+)

Tue, Nov 18, 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.

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

Main Library - Makers Space

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

Artist Roundtable

Tue, Nov 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Main Library - 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.

Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Begin learning English vocabulary, grammar, writing and pronunciation. A 12 week course- 2 times a week

Registration is now closed

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection - with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg

Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Showing "The Alto Knights" starring Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, and Katherine Narducci.

Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

Charles Duhigg presents the ultimate guide on how to communicate and connect with anyone at work, home, and in life in "Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection."

"Becoming the Bad Guy" - Teen Writing Workshop

Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Have you ever wanted to get inside the mind of a villain? In this workshop, we will create our very own "bad guy" characters and drop them into various villainous situations.

"Main Character Factory" - Kids Writing Workshop

Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Every great story comes alive through its characters! In this workshop, kids will invent vivid characters—complete with thoughts, feelings, and goals—to bring their stories to life

Little Al Dinosaur - ages 3 - 11

Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Put together Little Al in celebration of Dinovember!

Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us at the Language Lounge for a relaxed and friendly English (ESL) conversation group!

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:15am

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Come and hear some fun stories!