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Rangoli Art Workshop
2023-11-01 10:00:00 2023-11-01 12:00:00 America/New_York Rangoli Art Workshop Please join this special Diwali workshop lead by local artist Sujata Amritkar. Main Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 01
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-01 10:00:00 2023-11-01 12:00:00 America/New_York Rangoli Art Workshop Please join this special Diwali workshop lead by local artist Sujata Amritkar. Main Library - Meeting Room

Main Library

Meeting Room

Please join this special Diwali workshop lead by local artist Sujata Amritkar.

Please join our special Diwali workshop lead by local artist Sujata Amritkar.

Unleash your inner artist! Whether you are a beginner or an expert, join the Rangoli workshop to learn how to draw everything from simple designs to complex geometric patterns on paper.

Open to adults.

Registration is required and begins  October 16 at 9:30 am.

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts | Art |

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The Main Library on Plainfield Avenue next to the Edison Train Station. The library offers an extensive children’s room, a Meeting Room/Event Space, and a dedicated Maker Space.

Upcoming Events

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Toastmasters International - Art of Speaking
Sat, Dec 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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.
Zumba for Kids - ages 5 - 11
Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Get ready to dance, wiggle, and giggle at Kids Zumba!
Dive into rockets with Team Mach LightSpeed
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Discover How Rockets Work!
Cancelled
Chess Club - ages 5 - 11
Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Sharpen your strategy and test your skills at the library's Chess Club!
STEAM Rangers - (ages 7-11)
Sat, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about a science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concept followed by a hands-on activity. This month we will learn about the science of printmaking.
All Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Dec 22, All day
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join us for an all month scavenger hunt!
El Norte (1983) - Special film screening for International Migrants Day
Mon, Dec 22, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Siblings Enrique and Rosa flee Guatemala and embark on a perilous journey to "El Norte": the United States.
Book Folding Art - Ages 6 and up & family
Mon, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch
Transform the old book into a piece of sculptural art by joining this captivating craft of book folding.
Smart Recovery - at Main Library
Tue, Dec 23, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Game Day
Tue, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Feature Films - Holiday Classics
Tue, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "It's A Wonderful Life" starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers, and Beulah Bondi.
Rain Gardens Workshop
Tue, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Join Dhruhi Patel, a Rutgers University Green Infrastructure (GI) Champion/Volunteer who is working to aid interested adult homeowners in rain garden design and implementation.
Festive Winter Mocktails - A Tasting Experience with Thirsty Radish
Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for a fun and flavorful afternoon as we explore the art of non-alcoholic mixology, just in time for New Year’s celebrations and Dry January!
This event is full
Chill Out and Craft: a flurry of family fun
Sat, Dec 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Clara Barton Branch
Get ready for flurry of fun! It's a great activity for cold afternoon and every snowflake is one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
All Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Dec 29, All day
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join us for an all month scavenger hunt!
Monday Morning Book Club - Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
Mon, Dec 29, 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, Dec 29, 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. 
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Brick Builders
Mon, Dec 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join to play and build Lego pieces into creative formations. Let your imagination soar to build amazing creations with our Lego bricks.
Smart Recovery - at Main Library
Tue, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Feature Films - Holiday Classics
Tue, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Holiday Inn" starring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale, and Walter Abel.
The Bookies Book Club - The Personal Librarian
Tue, Dec 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.
Digital Skills: Drop-In - Learn new skills & gain certificates
Fri, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using tech devices and online digital programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.
Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch
Fri, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Take and Make Winter Penguin Craft - (all ages)
Mon, Jan 05, All day
All Branches
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Mondays and Tuesdays are focused on speaking, listening and communication skills.
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference 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.
Tween Trivia
Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for some pop culture trivia!
Coloring Connections
Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Let's connect new friends and families through this happy coloring hour.
Public Domain Film Festival
Mon, Jan 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Betty Boop, Mickey Mouse, and Laurel & Hardy
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Mondays and Tuesdays are focused on speaking, listening and communication skills.
Loose Parts Play - (suggested for ages 2+)
Tue, Jan 06, 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.
Smart Recovery - Main Library
Tue, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Rev. Holly Onorato facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
New Year, New You - with Hackensack Meridian Health
Tue, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Health Talk with Free Screening
Game Day
Tue, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Wednesdays and Thursdays are focused on reading, writing and grammar practice.
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Jan 07, 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.
Itty-Bitty Crafters: Polar Bear
Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Celebrate the season with a cozy winter craft!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference 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.
Junk Collages - Tween/Teen Art Hour
Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room,Makers Space
Use a variety of leftover art supplies to make your own unique masterpiece!
Digital Skills: Drop-In - Learn new skills & gain certificates
Wed, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using tech devices and online digital programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use for email, typing, Microsoft programs, Google programs, Windows 11 and more!
"How Money Works" - Financial Education Workshop
Wed, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
New Year, New Habits! Celebrate Financial Wellness Month by learning concepts that will have an incredible impact on your personal finances in 2026! *Light refreshments provided*
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Wed, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Children's 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.
Chef Knife Skills - with Library Chef
Wed, Jan 07, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Master essential knife skills while prepping fresh ingredients for a delicious soup. Learn proper techniques, safe handling, and how to chop like a pro.
Register
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Wednesdays and Thursdays are focused on reading, writing and grammar practice.
Debate it!
Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Debate it in a "would you rather" style!
Meditation For a More Balanced Life
Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Scientific studies have proven that the practice of meditation provides a deep relaxation to the body that helps reduce stress and tension.
Digital Skills: Drop-In - Learn new skills & gain certificates
Fri, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using tech devices and online digital programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.
Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch
Fri, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
Afternoon Jazz with the Ellie Lee Trio
Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for an afternoon of captivating jazz as pianist and composer Ellie Seunghyung Lee performs a mix of timeless jazz classics and her own original compositions with her trio.
Friendship bracelet - Ages 5 & up to adult (family)
Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Let's make colorful friendship bracelets of yarn without a needle.
Girl Scouts - Troop 80173
Sun, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Girl Scout Meeting for Daisy Troop 80173
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Mondays and Tuesdays are focused on speaking, listening and communication skills.
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference 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.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Model Magic Clay Creations - All Ages
Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join to unleash your creativity and imagination to shape up magic clay into beautiful craft model.
Muslims in Early America - with Dr. Mohammad Hatim
Mon, Jan 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
A presentation with the New Jersey Muslim Heritage Month Coalition
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Jan 12, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose 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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Mondays and Tuesdays are focused on speaking, listening and communication skills.
DIY: Recycled Paper Chains
Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Learn how to make paper chains out of old books and create a unique piece of decor to take home!
Loose Parts Play - (suggested for ages 2+)
Tue, Jan 13, 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.
Smart Recovery - Main Library
Tue, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Rev. Holly Onorato facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply - with Author David Brooks
Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply.
Register
Game Day
Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Edison Public Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Everyday Uses of AI
Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Everyone is talking about AI. Come to this class to be a part of the conversation!
Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 9:00am
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Wednesdays and Thursdays are focused on reading, writing and grammar practice.
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Jan 14, 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.
Itty-Bitty Crafters: Snowflakes
Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
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Memory Café at Edison Public Library
Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
New Year, New You: Vision board crafting
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference 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.
New Years Collage Boards - Tween Event
Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join the Middlesex County's "Mobile Family Success Center" to create your own collage board. Use it for decoration or inspiration for your New Years goals!
Digital Skills: Drop-In - Learn new skills & gain certificates
Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using tech devices and online digital programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use for email, typing, Microsoft programs, Google programs, Windows 11 and more!
Disguise a Duck - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We're celebrating National Rubber Duck Day by disguising a rubber duck as our favorite book character!
Winter-Ready Wardrobe - A Hands-On Mending Workshop with Sew It! Workshop
Wed, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Ready Your Wardrobe for Winter! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn fun and practical ways to refresh your clothing through visible mending and patching.
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup - with Library Chef
Wed, Jan 14, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
It’s Soup Time!!! Let’s Make Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Register
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Wednesdays and Thursdays are focused on reading, writing and grammar practice.
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club - Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs
Thu, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join our new and exciting non-fiction book club.
Art Collages
Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Use a variety of paper, stickers, markers, etc to make a beautiful work of art!
Digital Skills: Drop-In - Learn new skills & gain certificates
Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using tech devices and online digital programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.
Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch
Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting
Coloring Connections
Fri, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Let's connect new friends and families through this happy coloring hour.
Muslim Heritage Month Storytime Celebration - ages 3 - 9
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a special storytime celebrating Muslim culture, history, and traditions! 
Saturday Craftable - (suggested for ages 5 and up)
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Make your own "stained glass" creation with markers, foil, and plastic wrap. No registration but attendance may be limited for space.
Medicare 101
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
American Senior Benefits is hosting an informational session for those interested in Medicare. NOTE: This is not a Library sponsored event. Questions? Contact Jacki Spear at JSpear@asb.insure
Living History: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words - Portrayed by Keith Henley of American Historical Theatre
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Keith Henley, an accomplished actor and historian from the American Historical Theatre, brings to life the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Chess Club - ages 5 - 11
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Sharpen your strategy and test your skills at the library's Chess Club!
Cancelled
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Mondays and Tuesdays are focused on speaking, listening and communication skills.
Cancelled
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Jan 19, 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.
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