Game Day

Mon, Oct 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

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

Diwali Craft Workshop - Festive Felt Wall Hanging

Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:15am

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

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

Cancelled

Mon, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Main Library

Make your own Diwali decorations

Diwali Wall Hanging - Ages 12-18

Mon, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Internal cabinet meeting

Rescheduled

Mon, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

New date Friday, October 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library

A Diwali Craft Workshop

Halloween Art Collages

Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Get in the spooky mood and make your own Halloween art collage! Create a festive design that you can take home and use as a decoration.

Imagination Station - ages 2 - 5

Tue, Oct 14, 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 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Meeting Room

Let your imagination run wild!

Loose Parts Play - (suggested for ages 2+)

Tue, Oct 14, 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 14, 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Main Library - Makers Space

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

Tue, Oct 14, 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

Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Showing "The Materialists" starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.

Sparkle & Sweets! - ages 3 - 11

Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun session of crafting tea light holders and decorating cupcakes for Diwali!

This event is full

Edison Public Library Board Meeting

Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

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

Waterford Condo Association Meeting - Budget Meeting

Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Waterford Condo Association Meeting

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

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

Sister Act (1992) - Broadway Inspirations

Wed, Oct 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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!

Jug Jackolanterns - ages 3 - 9

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun and engaging Halloween craft that will light up your neighborhood!

"How Money Works" - Financial Education Workshop

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Learn concepts that will have an incredible impact on your personal finances! Join Dawn Gagnon and Lisa Arico of Primerica for this Educational Financial Workshop.

Caraway Seed Sourdough Crackers: Flavorful Integration - with LibraryChef

Wed, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

EPL Virtual

Discover how to incorporate aromatic caraway seeds into crispy, homemade sourdough crackers.

Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club - Taste: My Life through Food

Thu, Oct 16, 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 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

Join our new and exciting non-fiction book club.

Thu, Oct 16, 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 16, 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!

Sparkle & Sweets! - ages 4 - 11

Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

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

EmpowerYou: - Leadership

Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Topics include: academic success and identifying leadership qualities

Paper Ghost Artwork

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room

Create your own paper ghost and design a spooky background or collage to go with it—perfect for a one-of-a-kind Halloween decoration

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun session of crafting tea light holders and then decorating your own cupcakes!

Meditation as a Healing Practice

Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

Meditation has been valued in the East for centuries as beneficial to physical, mental, and spiritual health. Now, Western medicine is recognizing the efficacy of meditation for improving wellness.

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

Fri, Oct 17, 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 17, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Clara Barton Branch

Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Lego Play!

Fri, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for some LEGO playing time.

Diwali Wall Hanging - Ages 12-18

Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library

A Diwali Craft Workshop

Spooky Week: Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Sat, Oct 18, 9:30am - 6:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch

Join us for a fun activity during spooky week!

Toastmasters - Art of Communication Meeting

Sat, Oct 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!

Raga Jazz with Charu Suri Trio

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch

Join Multi award-winning pianist and composer, Charu Suri, on a journey through through India, performing original works and showing audiences the exquisite beauty of using ragas in jazz.

Medicare 101

Sat, Oct 18, 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

Trunk or Treat at the Library!

Sat, Oct 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Parking Lot

Come in for a spooktacular time at the library's first annual Trunk or Treat event! Costumes are encouraged!

Rescheduled

Raga Jazz with Charu Suri Trio

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

New date Saturday, October 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Edison Temporary Branch

Join Multi award-winning pianist and composer, Charu Suri, on a journey through through India, performing original works and showing audiences the exquisite beauty of using ragas in jazz.

POP CON

Sun, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Join us for Edison Library's first ever Pop Con! Experience all things pop culture including comics, cosplay, celebrity guests, merch and more!

Preventative Care 101 - Wellness 101- A Health Workshop Series

Sun, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

This session will highlight the importance of routine screenings, annual physicals, and DEXA scans. Understand when and why these tests are recommended, and how they contribute to long-term health.

All Month Scavenger Hunt!

Mon, Oct 20, 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 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

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.

Spooky Week: Family Movie- Coraline

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!

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.

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!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) - Broadway Inspirations

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

North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room

Come and hear some fun stories!

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.

All Month Scavenger Hunt

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

North Edison Temporary Branch

Join us for an all month scavenger hunt!

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

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

All Month Scavenger Hunt

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

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.

Children's Book Week Storytime and Craft

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

All Month Scavenger Hunt

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.

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!