Monday Morning Book Club
(Virtual)
Monday, February 5
10:00-11:00am
Zoom

In February, we will be discussing Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu.

VITA Tax Preparation Services provided by United Way of Central Jersey
(In-Person)
Monday, February 5
10:00am-2:00pm
Main Library

United Way of Central Jersey is the main provider of VITA services in Middlesex County and provides free income tax services to eligible taxpayers.

AARP Tax Aide
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 6
9:30am-3:00pm
Main Library

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone off any age - especially if you are 50 or older and can't afford paid tax preparation.

Please call or stop in at the Adult Services Desk at the Main Library (340 Plainfield Ave) to make an appointment and pick up forms that must be completed PRIOR to your appointment.

Paint with Diamonds for Adults
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 7
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Diamond Painting is a craft hobby that's a mix between Paint By Numbers and Cross Stitch. Diamond rhinestone gems are attached to an adhesive covered canvas following a pixel color chart. 

An Evening of Traditional Chinese Music with Zhengming Guzheng
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 7
7:00-8:00pm
North Edison Branch

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a performance by Zhengming Guzheng. 

The evening's musicians are Zither player, Junling Wang, and Pipa player, Guo Ran.

Connecting to the Love Within Through Meditation
(Virtual)
Thursday, February 8
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Join long time meditator Bruce Faithwick as he offers this engaging workshop on how to use the practice of meditation to incorporate more love and peace in your life.

Spice, Spirit, and Swoon: A Happily Ever After with Rom-Com Author Tessa Bailey
(Virtual)
Thursday, February 8
8:00-9:00pm
Zoom

Join us as the #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey talks about the launch of her new super hot sports rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan.

Clara Barton Knitting Circle
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 8
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. 

Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator provided by Center For Family Services
(In-Person)
Friday, February 9
10:00am-2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Health Insurance Navigators are available to assist residents with enrolling in a health insurance plan through GetCoveredNJ or NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid).

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Monday, February 5
10:00-10:30am
Main Library

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

Open to children ages 0-24 months with their caregivers.

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Monday, February 5
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 0-24 months with their caregivers.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, February 5
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

Come and hear some fun stories!

Kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for exciting tales and silly songs.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, February 5
11:00-11:30am
North Edison Branch

Come and hear some fun stories!

Kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for exciting tales and silly songs.

Healthy Snacks for Preschoolers with Chef Carla presented by Mobile Family Success Center
(In-Person)
Monday, February 5
1:00-2:00pm
North Edison Branch

Our volunteer chef Carla will show you easy to follow recipes and you will take home some tasty treats to make at home.

Open to children ages 2 through 5 with a parent or adult caregiver.

Chinese Paper-cutting Demonstration with Master Artist Hou Tien Cheng
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 6
7:00-8:00pm
North Edison Branch

Watch in amazement at Mr. Cheng’s speed and accuracy as characters appear from blank pieces of paper.

For ages 8 & up.

Baby Songs and Stories
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 7
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 0-24 months with their caregivers.

Toddler Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 7
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Come and hear some fun stories!

Kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for exciting tales and silly songs.

Artsy Toddler
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 7
1:00-1:30pm
North Edison Branch

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 with their caregivers.

Year of the Dragon
(In-Person)
Wednesday, February 7
6:00-6:30pm
Main Library

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with us by listening to a story and making some paper dragons.

Open to children 6-11.

Baby Bookworm: Lapsit Rhymes
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 8
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, February 8
1:00-1:30pm
Main Library

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 with their caregivers.

Year of the Dragon
(In-Person)
Thursday, February 8
4:00-4:30pm
North Edison Branch

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with us by listening to a story and making some paper dragons.

Open to children 6-11.

Confetti Poppers
(In-Person)
Friday, February 9
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

Bring a little sparkle to Lunar New Year!

We're celebrating Lunar New Years with confetti poppers made from household items!

Open to children 3-5.

Discover the Sun
(In-Person)
Saturday, February 10
10:00am-12:00pm
North Edison Branch

Drop in at the library and take a peek at the sun with the SunOculars. We will also have a scavenger hunt around the children's room! 

Open at ages 3- 11.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Tuesday, February 6
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.

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is OPEN Sundays from 1-5 PM.