Writing Your Life Story with bestselling author Caridad Pineiro
(In-Person)
Sunday, January 21
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

In this workshop, author Caridad Pineiro will share how you can gather your memories and weave them into the story of your life.

Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 25
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. 

Native Lenapehoking with Oleana, the Keeper of Cultural Lifeways
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 27
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Oleana Graham will provide an oral historical account and cultural interpretation of the Indigenous Nations within the Tri-state region of NY, NJ, CT.

Open to adults and teens.

Family Makerspace: Crafty Crochet
(In-Person)
Monday, January 22
2:30-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Join us for a crafty crochet time where we will make a crochet lantern.

Shivery Snow Paint
(In-Person)
Monday, January 22
4:00-4:30pm
Main Library

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

Dress for mess.

Open to children 8 - 11.

Decorate an Icicle
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 24
11:00-11:45am
North Edison Branch

Decorate an icicle without worrying about it melting!

Dress for mess. 

Open to children 3-5.

Trail of Tales
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 24
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 25
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.

Decorate an Icicle
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 25
1:00-1:45pm
Main Library

Decorate an icicle without worrying about it melting!

Dress for mess. 

Open to children 3-5.

Junior Scientists
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 25
6:00-6:45pm
North Edison Branch

Spark your curiosity as you become junior scientists with adventures in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. 

Open to children 6 - 11.

Alphabet Soup
(In-Person)
Friday, January 26
11:00-11:45am
Main Library

Join us in this phonics-based program where we'll introduce our earliest readers to the alphabet.

Open to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

Who Lives Where? with the Center for Aquatic Sciences
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 27
10:00-10:45am
Clara Barton Branch

Meet live animals and learn about the adaptations that help them to survive in their habitat. Educators from the Center for Aquatic Sciences in Camden, NJ will speak about the visiting animals as part of our Winter Reading Program.

Ages 6 and up.

Who Lives Where? with the Center for Aquatic Sciences
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 27
12:00-12:45pm
North Edison Branch

Meet live animals and learn about the adaptations that help them to survive in their habitat. Educators from the Center for Aquatic Sciences in Camden, NJ will speak about the visiting animals as part of our Winter Reading Program.

Ages 6 and up.

Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 23
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

Strawbees for Teens
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 23
3:30-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

The Strawbees construction system features sets of color-coded plastic straws and connectors.

Ages 11 and up.

Family Game Day: Nintendo Switch Sports
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 24
3:30-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Test out your skills in bowling, tennis, and more as we play Nintendo Switch Sports. This week's game is rated E10+.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 25
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.

Ages 14 – 18.

Native Lenapehoking with Oleana, the Keeper of Cultural Lifeways
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 27
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Oleana Graham will provide an oral historical account and cultural interpretation of the Indigenous Nations within the Tri-state region of NY, NJ, CT.

Open to adults and teens.

WeMake 4H - Web Design with HTML & CSS
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 27
2:30-4:00pm
Main Library

We will learn the basic concepts of Web Design in a fun and engaging manner.

For Grades 5+. Please bring your own charged laptops.

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.