Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, January 8
10:00-11:00am
Zoom

In January, we will be discussing Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys. 

New Jersey Shipwrecks
(In-Person)
Monday, January 8
7:00-8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

An overview of shipwrecks off the Jersey Shore with diver and local historian Dan Lieb.

Learn About GetCoveredNJ Open Enrollment
(In-Person)
Monday, January 8
7:00-7:45pm
North Edison Branch

Learn about, and get access to, quality, affordable healthcare insurance through GetCoveredNJ.

Pre-Diabetes - How Can I Avoid Diabetes by planning meals?
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 9
1:00-2:00pm
North Edison Branch

Diabetes meal planning is a great way to set yourself up for success. Discover helpful tools like the plate method and carb counting.

Duct Tape Crafting for Adults
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 10
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Duct tape doesn't have to just be for repairs. You can make anything, from flowers to bags, boxes, to bracelets.

Travel and Adventure - Road Scholar Educational Travelb
(Virtual)
Wednesday, January 10
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Road Scholar is an American not-for-profit organization that provides educational travel programs primarily geared toward older adults.

Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 11
1:00-3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Do you knit, crochet, or do needlework? Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle for some friendly camaraderie. All experience levels are welcome.

Please bring with you your supplies, patterns, etc. Open to adults only, no registration required. 

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Monday, January 8
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, January 8
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, January 8
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, January 8
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.

Shivery Snow Paint
(In-Person)
Monday, January 8
4:00-4:45pm
North Edison Branch

Learn how to make snow paint and then make 3D art!

Dress for mess.

Open to children 8 - 11.

Korean Drum Craft for ages 5 to 11
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 9
3:30-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Celebrate Korean American Day with Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County!

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 10
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, January 10
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.

Eclipse Chalk
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 10
11:00-11:30am
North Edison Branch

Use a circular template and chalk to create your very own eclipse art! We'll also take a trip outside and view the sun through a solar telescope! 

No registration required.

Trail of Tales
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 10
6:00-6:30pm
Main Library

Travel the world with us as we discover different cultures and languages and traditions through the magic of folktales.

Open to children 4-11.

Baby Bookworm - Lapsit Rhymes
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 11
11:00-11:20am
Main Library

Read simple board books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs.

Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months.

Artsy Toddler
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 11
1:00-1:30pm
Main Library

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

Dress for mess.

Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

Imagination Station - 
Polar Bear
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 11
4:00-4:30pm
Main Library

January's session is creating a 'Polar Bear' craft using white paint and exploring different dipping techniques to capture the texture of fur.

Open to children ages 6 - 11.

Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Friday, January 12
11:00-11:45am
Main Library

Join us in this phonics-based program where we'll introduce our earliest readers to the alphabet through individual letters or letter blends.

Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

Eclipse Chalk
(In-Person)
Friday, January 12
12:30-1:00pm
Main Library

Use a circular template and chalk to create your very own eclipse art! We'll also take a trip outside and view the sun through a solar telescope! 

No registration required.

Rock Painting for Kids
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 13
10:30-11:15am
Main Library

Create your own designs on some flat rocks with paint.

For Ages 6 and up.

Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 9
3:30-5:00pm
Main Library

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

Hang out, make friends, and play some video games!

For ages 12 - 18

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 9
7:00-8:30pm
North Edison 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. 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.

Ages 14 - 18

Family Game Day: Super Mario Party
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 10
3:30-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Come play some popular minigames from Super Mario Party. This week's game is rated E for Everyone.

Teen Makerspace: Snap Circuits
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 11
3:00-4:00pm
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. 

Home News Tribune – 1871 – Present

Read back issues of the Home News Tribune dating back to 1871. The collection consists of scanned images of original papers dating back to 1871. Gaps exist in the collection as it is still being scanned.

Note: Due to copyright restrictions This service is only available inside an Edison Public Library branch.

• 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.