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Week of June 7 through 13

Antique Picture Frame Magnet Making
(In-Person)
Sunday, June 7
2:00-3:30pm
Main Library

Print out pictures of your loved ones (including your furry pets) and make them into magnets by attaching them to a mini antique like frame.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Monday, June 8
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.
Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Monday, June 8
11:00am-2:00pm
Main Library
 
Register for a 30-minute appointment to get one-on-one help with computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more.

Rolled Beeswax Candles
(In-Person)
Monday, June 8
11:00am-12:30pm
Main Library

Make some lovely hand-rolled candles from colorful beeswax sheets.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Monday, June 8
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library
 
Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.

The Story of Juneteenth: A History of the Holiday
(In-Person)
Monday, June 8
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Historian and performer Dr. Daisy Century will present a history of Juneteenth to the present day.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 9
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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 10
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.
Upcycling: Cardboard Lantern
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 10
11:00am-12:30pm
Main Library
 
Create and customize a lantern using recycled cardboard.
 
Please bring any old boxes or abandoned cardboard you have to work with.  Additional materials will be provided.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 10
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library
 
Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.
Memory Café at Edison Public Library
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 10
1:30-3:00pm
Main Library
 
This month's focus will be on Music & Memory, which includes Live music or a sing-along.
Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 10
4:00-7:00pm
Main Library
 
Register for a 30-minute appointment to get one-on-one help with computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Night
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 10
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Wednesday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
 
No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.
Light Up the Library: Candle Crafting Night: Presented by Lux Candle Lab
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 10
6:30-8:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road
 
Join us for a cozy, creative evening at the library as we transform wax into something wonderful!
Pickled Watermelon Rind with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, June 10
7:30-8:30pm
 
Learn how to transform leftover watermelon rind into a sweet, tangy, and spiced pickle featuring star anise. A unique springtime preservation project.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 11
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.
Notebook Gold Foiling Calligraphy
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 11
11:00am-12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch
 
With a provided hot foil pen you will learn how to hot foil lettering on your new notebook!

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 11
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Night
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 11
6:00-8:00pm
Main Library
 
Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Thursday nights are for intermediate and advanced levels.
 
No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.
Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman
(Virtual)
Thursday, June 11
7:00-8:00pm
 
Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, NY Times bestselling author of the wildly popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles.
Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Friday, June 12
12:00-3:00pm
Main Library
 
Register for a 30-minute appointment to get one-on-one help with computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more.
ESL Fun Friday
(In-Person)
Friday, June 12
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library
 
Learn English through games, short movies, art and more!
 
No registration required. Attend as many sessions as you want.

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 13
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
 
No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.
Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going?
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 13
11:00am-12:30pm
Main Library
 
This workshop explores where AI may be in the next 1–5 years and what that means for your daily life.

Rolled Beeswax Candles
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 13
11:30am-1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Make some lovely hand-rolled candles from colorful beeswax sheets.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 13
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library
 
Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however, Saturdays are for beginner and intermediate levels.
 
No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.
Build Your Own Mini Tropical Terrarium: Presented by Nature Behind Glass
(In-Person)
Saturday, June 13
2:00-3:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road
 
Join us for a hands-on, instructor-led workshop where you’ll design and build your own thriving miniature ecosystem.

Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, June 8
10:00-10:30am
Main Library

Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 

Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Monday, June 8
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

Children and their caregivers will use musical instruments in this fun-filled half-hour story time that includes books, rhymes and songs!

Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, June 8
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes. Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, laugh, and play.

Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 9
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Foster your child's creativity in this open-ended free playtime. A variety of materials will be provided to spark play and interaction. 
 
Materials provided may include small pieces. Suggested ages 2+. Parental supervision is required.

Imagination Station: Juneteenth
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 9
11:00-11:45am
Main Library

Through a variety of hands-on activities, children will explore different art mediums, develop fine motor skills, and express their unique imaginations. This month we will be doing a Juneteeth themed craft! 
 
Dress for mess.
 
Open to children ages 2 - 5.

Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 10
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.

Itty-Bitty Crafters: Mister Golden Sun
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 10
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers are invited to drop in get a little messy and create a Mister Golden Sun craft!

Movie Night: Onward (2020)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 10
6:00-7:40pm
Main Library

Let's celebrate National Movie Night a little early with a showing of Onward (2020, Pixar).
 
Open to kids ages 3 - 11.

Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 11
10:00-10:30am
Main Library

Children and their caregivers will use musical instruments in this fun-filled half-hour story time that includes books, rhymes and songs!
 
Open to children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.

Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 11
11:00-11:20am
Main Library

Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 

Music of the American Revolution
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 11
6:00-7:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Step back in time for a high-energy musical adventure featuring the stirring sounds of the American Revolution!

Open to kids ages 3 - 11 and their families.

Juneteenth Bookmarks for Freedom
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 11
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Join us for a special Juneteenth community service project where children will decorate bookmarks, donate books, and celebrate freedom through reading and creativity!
 
This program is in cooperation with Edison Township Recreation Department.

Anime Creator's Club
(In-Person)
Monday, June 8
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Learn storytelling structure, character and environment design, storyboarding, and visual development over this 4-week course.

Game Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 9
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

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

Woven Bracelets
(In-Person)
Tuesday, June 9
3:00-4:30pm
Main Library

Each bracelet will use a cardboard loom and pieces of embroidery thread to create a one of a kind colorful woven adjustable bracelet.
Pancake Muffins with Strawberry Sauce with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, June 10
6:00-7:00pm
 
Join us for a fun, hands-on class where teens will bake fluffy Pancake Muffins topped with fresh strawberry sauce. 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, June 10
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. 
 
Ages 13 – 18. Registration required.

Flag Day Tween Trivia
(In-Person)
Thursday, June 11
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Think you know the most about flags? Put your skills to the test alongside other tweens!

Manga Club
(In-Person)
Friday, June 12
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Looking for a new manga series to read? Want to learn how to read manga after watching anime? Come join like-minded individuals in discovering a new favorite series.

Monday, June 8
Woodrow Wilson Middle School* 11:00am-12:30pm
Residence at Roosevelt Park 2:00pm-3:00pm
Edison Glen Terrace
3:30pm-4:30pm
* Stop for Woodrow Wilson students only
Tuesday, June 9
North 8th Avenue 4:00pm-5:00pm
Oxford Arms & Victoria Park 6:15pm-7:15pm
Rivendell 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 10
Woodbrook Corners 3:30pm-4:30pm
Park Gate Apartments 6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Pointe
7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, June 11
Heatherwood Villas 3:30pm-4:30pm
Westgate Square 6:15pm-7:15pm
Westgate Square II 7:30pm-8:20pm

Library Speaker’s Consortium

Dive into stories with bestselling authors! Join our free online talks, featuring top names in fiction & non-fiction. Expand your horizons, all from your comfy chair.

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.
 
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Edison Public Library.

  • 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

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Main Library  | 340 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08817 -  (732) 287-2298
Clara Barton Branch | 141 Hoover Ave, Edison, NJ 08837 -  (732) 738-0096
 North Edison Branch (Temporary Location) | 1907 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 - (732) 548-3045
Board President - Anthony DePasquale                                                  
Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman
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