Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day (In-Person) Monday, January 12 10:00am-12:00pm Main Library
Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Mondays are geared towards beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are geared towards intermediate and advanced levels.
No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.
Muslims in Early America with Dr. Mohammad Hatim (In-Person) Monday, January 12 7:00-8:00pm Main Library
The New Jersey Muslim Heritage Month Coalition and Dr. Mohammad Hatim explore the deep roots of Muslims in the Americas and the legacy of Black leadership.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day (In-Person) Tuesday, January 13 10:00am-12:00pm Main Library
Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Mondays are geared towards beginner and intermediate levels and Tuesdays are geared towards intermediate and advanced levels.
No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.
The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with Author David Brooks (Virtual) Tuesday, January 13 2:00-3:00pm Zoom
Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply.
Everyday Uses of AI (In-Person) Tuesday, January 13 7:00-8:00pm Main Library
This lecture will show you the ways artificial intelligence (AI) is already present in everyday tasks and how it is used in everything from voice assistants to customer service and healthcare.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day (In-Person) Wednesday, January 14 10:00am-12:00pm Main Library
Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Wednesdays are geared towards beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are geared towards intermediate and advanced levels.
No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.
Memory Café at Edison Public Library (In-Person) Wednesday, January 14 11:00am-12:30pm Main Library
Memory Café at Edison Public Library programs bring together those with memory loss and their caregivers to share activities and experiences that promote community and overall well being.
Winter-Ready Wardrobe: A Hands-On Mending Workshop with Sew It! Workshop (In-Person) Wednesday, January 14 7:30-8:30pm 1907 Oak Tree Road
Ellen Lumpkin Brown, founder of Sew It! Workshop, will guide you step-by-step in hand-sewing sturdy patches. You'll leave with a small sampler and a mini kit to continue your mending at home.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day (In-Person) Thursday, January 15 10:00am-12:00pm Main Library
Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Wednesdays are geared towards beginner and intermediate levels and Thursdays are geared towards intermediate and advanced levels.
No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.
Living History: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words portrayed by Keith Henley of American Historical Theatre (In-Person) Saturday, January 17 2:00-3:00pm 1907 Oak Tree Road
Experience powerful reenactments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s most influential speeches and reflections on justice, equality, and nonviolence, presented by Keith Henley of American Historical Theatre.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (In-Person) Monday, January 12 7:30-8:30pm 1907 Oak Tree Road
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.
New Years Collage Boards (In-Person) Wednesday, January 14 3:00-4:00pm Main Library
oin the Middlesex County's "Mobile Family Success Center" to create your own collage board. Use it for decoration or inspiration for your New Years goals!
Tween event only.
Monday, January 12
Lightbridge Academy*
1:30pm-2:30pm
Village Court
2:15pm-3:15pm
*Stop for Lightbridge Academy students only
Tuesday, January 13
Oak Tree Village
3:30pm-4:30pm
Millbrook Village
6:15pm-7:15pm
Edison Village
7:45pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, January 14
Centreplace
3:45pm-4:45pm
Village Gate
6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Commons
7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, January 15
Waterford
3:30pm-4:30pm
Durham Woods
6:15pm-7:15pm
The Enclave
7:30pm-8:30pm
eLibrary NJ & Libby
Book lovers and Library card holders have access to an additional collection of popular ebooks, audiobooks, and videos, all of which can be accessed through the free Libby app (available on App Store and Google Play).
Reading to your child has been scientifically shown to have numerous benefits, and the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten was designed to incentivize parents to give their children a head start.
Signing up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is easy to do through our Beanstack program, which also allows you to track the books you’ve read. For every 100 books, parents can earn a virtual badge and also claim a prize from their local Edison Public Library branch.
For more information or to collect your welcome package for joining, stop into any EPL branch.
