Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of Juy 12 through 18

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Monday, July 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.

Chair Yoga
(In-Person)
Monday, July 13
1:00-2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga, suitable for people of all ages and experience levels.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Monday, July 13
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.

Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing with Art Historian Mallory Mortillaro
(In-Person/Virtual)
Monday, July 13
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library/Zoom

A tour through the collection of America's premier museum.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 14
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.

No Sew Mini Pillow
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 14
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

These no sew pillows are a simple and easy craft to end your day. Make a simple decorative mini pillow that you can brag about for years to come!

Growing Your Impact: Cultivating Purpose, Passion, and Planet-Driven Work
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 14
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

A powerful motivational talk from the lens of a first-generation, Afro Latina, on following unconventional career paths, embracing sustainability, and making an impact in the world, no matter where you start.

Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter
(Virtual)
Tuesday, July 14
7:00-8:00pm

Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 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.

INFO

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 15
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.

INFO

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Night
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 15
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.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 16
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 16
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream with Reyna Grande
(Virtual)
Thursday, July 16
2:00-3:00pm

Beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.

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In My Craft Era: Nature Made Fabrics
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 16
3:30-5:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. This month we will learn how to naturally dye fabric using plant materials.

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In My Craft Era: Nature Made Fabrics
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 16
6:00-7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. This month we will learn how to naturally dye fabric using plant materials.

Healing Anxiety & Depression with Meditation
(Virtual)
Thursday, July 16
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Meditation can be a valuable tool for healing anxiety and depression by reducing stress, improving self-awareness, and helping one’s state of mind.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Night
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 16
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.

Jump Start Your Job Search
(In-Person)
Friday, July 17
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Learn tips to help you develop your personal brand, grow your network, navigate the modern job search, and update your resume.

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ESL Fun Friday
(In-Person)
Friday, July 17
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Learn English through games, short movies, art and more!

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World Cup Beaded Keychains
(In-Person)
Friday, July 17
3:30-4:30pm
Main Library

Support your favorite Football Club in the World Cup with a beaded keychain of the country's flag and a mini soccer ball charm.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 18
10:00am-12:00pm
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.

INFO

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 18
1:00-3:00pm
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.

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Kings, Queens & Guillotines with Historian Joel Farkas
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 18
2:00-3:00pm
North Edison Branch

Joel Farkas served as a docent at Washington's Headquarters in Morristown, NJ for 8 years, and is a recipient of the National Park Service Centennial Volunteer Challenge Award.

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Monday, July 13
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!

Open to children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.

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Story and Craft
(In-Person)
Monday, July 13
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy a read-aloud, followed by a hands-on craft inspired by the story.

Best for ages 2 - 6.

Pet Rock Painting
(In-Person)
Monday, July 13
11:30am-12:00pm
Main Library

Celebrate National Rock Day and make a little pet rock

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Native American Folkways with Historic Cold Spring Village
(In-Person)
Monday, July 13
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Participants will learn about the language, customs, traditions, and original stories of the Lenni Lenape, the original residents of what would become New Jersey.

Open to kids ages 5 - 11.

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Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 14
11:00-11:45am
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.

Suggested for ages 2+.

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Colonial Keepsakes for Kids: Whirligigs
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 14
12:00-12:45pm
Main Library

Experience the simple joys of the 18th century by crafting their own whirligigs from materials that can be found at home.

Open to kids ages 2 - 5.

Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 15
10:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.

Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 15
12:00-1:30pm
Main Library

Join Candy Varroney, Certified Prevention Specialist with the Edison Municipal Alliance, for BABES, a 6 week program for students who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade in June 2026.

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Tin Punch Lanterns
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 15
6:00-6:45pm
Main Library

Step back in time and discover the practical artistry of the 18th century by crafting your own colonial-style tin punch lantern.

Open to kids ages 1 - 5.

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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 16
11:00-11:30am
Main Library

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

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Handmade History: Crafting Club
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 16
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Step back in time at Handmade History, where kids can trade their screens for the tools of the 18th century.

Open to kids 6 - 11.

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Revolutionary Life at the Old Barracks
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 16
6:00-7:00pm
North Edison Branch

Join us at the library for an interactive program on what life was like for American's in the Continental Army with the Old Barracks Museum.

Open to kids 5 - 11.

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Superhero Cape Making
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 18
11:00-11:45am
Main Library

Heroes in the making will design their own dazzling capes, create their very own superhero character with unique powers, and test their newfound abilities in exciting games and activities.

For ages 3 - 9.

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Colonial America with An American Girl Adventure
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 18
1:00-4:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

Watch the movie Felicity: An American Girl Adventure followed by fun colonial crafts and games.

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Chess Club
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 18
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Sharpen your strategy and test your skills at the library's Chess Club!

Open to children ages 6 - 11.

Body Detectives: How Your Organs Work
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 18
4:00-5:30pm
Main Library

In this hands-on workshop, young scientists become Body Detectives as they explore the heart, lungs, brain, and digestive system through fun experiments and activities.

For kids in Grades 3 - 6.

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 14
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

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

STEAM Challenge: Egg Drop
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 15
10:00-11:00am
Main Library

Teams of tweens will have to use recycled materials to build a device that protects an egg from cracking, even after being dropped from a ladder.

Candle Making
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 15
6:30-8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Celebrate America 250 and learn how to make a candle using the candle dipping technique.

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America 250 Cupcake DIY
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 16
3:30-4:30pm
Main Library

Choose from a variety of toppings and make a personalized cupcake to show off.

Needle Felt Eagle
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 18
11:30am-1:30pm
North Edison Branch

Celebrate America 250 by creating a needle-felted bald eagle, the national bird of the United States.

Monday, July 13

Village Court

3:30pm-4:30pm

Tuesday, July 14

Oak Tree Village	3:30pm-4:30pm
Millbrook Village	6:15pm-7:15pm
Edison Village	7:45pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, July 15

Centreplace	3:45pm-4:45pm
Village Gate	6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Commons	7:30pm-8:30pm

Thursday, July 16

Waterford	3:30pm-4:30pm
Durham Woods	6:15pm-7:15pm
The Enclave	7:30pm-8:30pm

The Palace Project

The New Jersey State Library offers the Palace Project, a new digital library service, that offers access to free ebooks and audiobooks in one easy-to-use app for all residents of New Jersey. Through the Palace app, library users have access to over 20,000 items curated by the Digital Public Library of America and the New Jersey State Library.

ACCESS

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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Locations
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 | 777 Grove Ave, Edison, NJ 08820 - (732) 548-3045

Board President - Anthony DePasquale
Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman