Henna for Diwali
(In-Person)
Monday, November 13
3:00-5:00pm
Main Library

Get your henna done by professional henna artist Nisha Sharma.

Each participant will receive a unique henna design on the back of the hand.

Ages 12 and up. Registration required.

Adult Makerspace: Crafty Crochet
(In-Person)
Monday, November 13
3:30-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Join us for crafty crochet time. We will make ornament(s) for holidays during a two-session program.
 

This is the first of a two-session program. The second session will be held on November 28 at 10:30am.

Coloring Happy for Adults
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 15
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Let your inner child shine and color to your heart's content. Use crayons or markers to color in simple or complicated coloring pages. 

For adults only.

Patrons can bring in their own art supplies.

Page Lovers Book Club
(Virtual)
Wednesday, November 15
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

If the thought of going out on a weekday evening is too much, then this library book club is for you! Join us via Zoom for a fun, lively discussion! In November, we'll be discussing Finding Me by Viola Davis.

Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 16
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Do you knit, crochet, or do needlework? Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday for some friendly camaraderie.

All experience levels are welcome! Please bring with you your supplies, patterns, etc. 

Open to adults only, no registration required. 

Guided Meditation: Who Owns Your Own Happiness? 
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 16
7:00-8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Come join this informal meditation session lead by the Edison chapter of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization!

November's theme is happiness. As human beings, we tend to look outside for happiness but happiness is an innate quality which the soul owns and we can experience it all the time.

No experience is necessary. Open to ages 18+.

Friday Films - The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
(In-Person)
Friday, November 17
10:00am-12:05pm
Clara Barton Branch

The movie on November 17 is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011, Rated PG-13, 2h 4m, Comedy/Drama, Fox).

British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith. 

Registration is suggested but not required.

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Monday, November 13
10:00-10:30am
Main Library

Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes tailored for our youngest family members!

Open to children ages 0-2 with their caregivers. No registration required.

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Monday, November 13
10:00-10:30am
North Edison Branch

Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes tailored for our youngest family members!

Open to children ages 0-2 with their caregivers. No registration required.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, November 13
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

Come and hear some fun stories!

Open to children ages 3-5 with their caregivers. No registration required.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, November 13
11:00-11:30am
North Edison Branch

Come and hear some fun stories!

Open to children ages 3-5 with their caregivers. No registration required.

Family Flicks - Spirit Untamed
(In-Person)
Monday, November 13
6:30-8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

The movie on November 13 will be Spirit Untamed (2021, Rated PG, 1h 28m, Universal Pictures).

A young girl befriends a wild mustang named Spirit after moving with her aunt from the city to a small frontier town named Miradero. Together with her two friends and their horses, she pursues a life of exploration, adventure, and danger on the wide-open plains.

Registration is suggested but not required. All ages are welcomed.

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 15
10:00-10:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes tailored for our youngest family members!

Open to children ages 0-2 with their caregivers. No registration required.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 15
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Come and hear some fun stories!

Open to children ages 3-5 with their caregivers. No registration required.

Artsy Toddler
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 16
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art.

Every month toddlers will learn new motor skills by using tools such as paint, glue, crayons, and stamps to create amazing works of art.

Dress for mess. 

Open to children ages 2-5

Turkey Trot Dance Party
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 16
6:00-6:30pm
North Edison Branch

Like music? Love to dance? Children and their families are invited to listen, move, and dance to fall themed music!

Open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is NOT required.

Art Explorers: Dinosaur Take Over
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 16
6:00-6:30pm
Main Library

Celebrate DINOvember with us as we decorate our very own dinosaur eggs and then search for dinosaurs that have been let loose in the library!

Dress for mess.

Open to children 6 - 11.

Diwali Delights: Storytelling, Crafts & Photo Fun
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 18
10:00-11:30am
Main Library

Let's celebrate Diwali together!

Step into a world of joy and tradition as we celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights with storytelling and other fun-filled activities.

Strike a pose at our fun Diwali photo booth, enjoy making diyas with modeling clay, and learn how to make coconut laddoos.

Program presented by award-winning children's author, Priya Kumari.

Open to children ages 3-8.

Diwali Delights: Storytelling, Crafts & Photo Fun
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 18
2:00-3:30pm
North Edison Branch

Let's celebrate Diwali together!

Step into a world of joy and tradition as we celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights with storytelling and other fun-filled activities.

Strike a pose at our fun Diwali photo booth, enjoy making diyas with modeling clay, and learn how to make coconut laddoos.

Program presented by award-winning children's author, Priya Kumari.

Open to children ages 3-8.

Monster Factory for Teens
(In-Person)
Tuesday, November 14
3:30-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

We'll be using HeroForge and TitanCraft to 3D design your own characters, be it a Dungeons and Dragons character or your own nightmarish creature.

For ages 12 and up.

Please bring your own charged laptop.

Game Day for Tweens & Teens
(In-Person)
Wednesday, November 15
3:30-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

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

Hang out, meet friends, play some video games, and eat snacks!

Ages 9 to 18. Registration encouraged but not required.

Teen Makerspace: Snap Circuits
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 16
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Join us for a safe and fun way to design exciting projects by using building components with snaps to assemble electronic circuits.

Supplies will be provided.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Thursday, November 16
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

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. Meetings will take place bi-monthly, and alternate between the North Edison Branch and the Main Library. TAB members are expected to attend meetings at BOTH locations.

First time attending? Please register using the teen's email address to ensure future correspondence about volunteering reaches the teen.

Ages 14 – 18. Registration required.

WeMake 4H Class - C++
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 18
2:00-4:00pm
Main Library

For Grades 6 and up.

This workshop will help students master some of the basic principles needed for C++. Students will learn all about printing, variables, loops, conditional statements, and arrays.

Please bring your charged laptops with you.

PressReader

PressReader provides access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries in over 60 languages with an archive of up to 60 days (depending on the title). Library card holders can also browse articles and other key content, such as pictures, advertisements, and classifieds, all in a full-color, full-page format on your computer, tablet, or phone.

• Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines at eLibraryNJ or through the Libby app 
• Watch films, documentaries, and Great Course classes at Kanopy
• Take a class at LinkedIn Learning
• Borrow music, comics, movies, and more at Hoopla
• Read newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries on PressReader

The Main Branch of the Edison Public Library
is OPEN Sundays from 1-5 PM.