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Week of July 19 through 25

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While You're Away: Love Songs of WWII
(In-Person)
Sunday, July 19
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Diane Cypkin and pianist Lena Panfilova skillfully tell the stories of the love songs of World War II in a way that is both entertaining and educational.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Monday, July 20
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.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Monday, July 20
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.
REGISTER

Moon Wall Hanging
(In-Person)
Monday, July 20
1:00-2:30pm
Main Library

Celebrate Moon Day with a fun and simple moon diy!
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Jersey Women During the Revolution with the New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution
(In-Person)
Monday, July 20
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Join us to honor America's “Founding Mothers” and explore their lasting impact—visit historic sites, reflect on their legacy, and celebrate the unfinished work for equality.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 21
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.
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Artist Roundtable
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 21
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Some of the topics we will discuss include: Intellectual property, marketing, exhibiting, finding your voice, finding your audience, galleries, finding organizations or associations, grants, licensing and much more.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 22
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.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 22
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.
REGISTER

Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 22
4:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Night
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 22
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.
REGISTER
250 Years of American Music and Culture Presented by Navesink Brass
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 22
7:00-8:00pm
North Edison Branch
 
Join us for a musical tribute to America's 250th birthday!
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 23
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.
REGISTER

Truth Be Told: Non-Fiction Book Club
(Virtual)
Thursday, July 23
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom

This month we are reading The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs by Tristan Gooley.
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DIY Herbal Extracts
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 23
2:30-3:30pm
Clara Barton Branch
 
Learn about some common garden plants and flowers you can preserve and turn into extracts for cosmetic and culinary uses.
REGISTER

Tai Chi
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 23
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library

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

Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 23
4:00-7:00pm
Main Library

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Night
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 23
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.
REGISTER

Technology Support Appointments
(In-Person)
Friday, July 24
12:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Get one-on-one help with: basic computer/device questions, using our digital library resources, job searching/online job applications, and more!
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ESL Fun Friday
(In-Person)
Friday, July 24
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.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 25
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.
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 25
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.
REGISTER
The Revolution In Edison
Presented by Metuchen Edison Historical Society
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 25
2:00-3:00pm
North Edison Library
 
Join the Edison Library and the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society for a fascinating journey into our community’s Revolutionary War past as part of the America 250 celebration!

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Toddler Tales
(In-Person)
Monday, July 20
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!
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Colonial Chemists: Science Club
(In-Person)
Monday, July 20
2:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Step into the "Age of Enlightenment" at Colonial Chemists, where young scientists discover the fascinating reactions behind 18th-century survival.

Open to kids 6 - 11.
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Pop-up Storytime
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 21
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.
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Colonial Keepsakes for Kids: Corn Husk Dolls
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 21
12:00-12:45pm
Main Library

Celebrate the rich indigenous heritage of New Jersey at our hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of Lenape corn husk dolls.
 
Open to kids ages 2 - 5.
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Art Collage
(In-Person)
Tuesday, July 21
5:30-6:30pm
Main Library

Explore the fun and freedom of collage with cardstock, stickers, old magazines, book pages, and markers to create vibrant, layered artwork.
REGISTER

Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 22
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.
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Itty-Bitty Crafters: Fireworks!
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 22
11:00-11:30am
North Edison Branch

Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers are invited to drop in and create a fun, festive fireworks craft.
REGISTER

Summer BABES (Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 22
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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Revolutionary Life at the Old Barracks
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 22
6:00-7:00pm
Main Library

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 ages 5 - 11.
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Baby Bookworms
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 23
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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Music of the American Revolution
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 23
6:00-7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch

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.
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LEGO® Club
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 23
6:00-7:00pm
North Edison Branch

Join us for a fun LEGO® building challenge at the library!
 
Best for ages 5-11.
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Egg Carton Animal Portraits
(In-Person)
Friday, July 24
12:00-1:00pm
Main Library

We'll transform ordinary egg cartons into vibrant, 3D animal portraits using paint, googly eyes, and a dash of imagination. 
 
Open to kids ages 3 - 9.
REGISTER

Tin Foil Art
(In-Person)
Saturday, July 25
11:30am-12:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Families will create unique and colorful textured art pieces using ordinary aluminum foil and markers.

REGISTER

Candle Making
(In-Person)
Monday, July 20
6:30-8:30pm
North Edison Branch

Celebrate America 250 and learn how to make candles using the candle-dipping technique.
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Game Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, July 21
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, July 22
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.
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Manga Club
(In-Person)
Friday, July 24
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, July 20
Keith Wold Johnson Child Care* 10:15am-11:00am
Residence at Roosevelt Park 2:00pm-3:00pm
Edison Glen Terrace
3:30pm-4:30pm
*Stop for KWJ Child Care only
Tuesday, July 21
John Kenney Child Care* 2:30pm-3:15pm
North 8th Avenue 3:45pm-4:45pm
Oxford Arms & Victoria Park 6:15pm-7:15pm
Rivendell 7:30pm-8:30pm
*Stop for John Kenney Child Care only
Wednesday, July 22
Woodbrook Corners 3:30pm-4:30pm
Park Gate Apartments 6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Pointe
7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, July 23
Heatherwood Villas 3:30pm-4:30pm
Westgate Square 6:15pm-7:15pm
Westgate Square II 7:30pm-8:20pm

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).
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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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