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Planting at Home

ages 5 - 9

2024-11-23 11:00:00 2024-11-23 11:45:00 America/New_York Planting at Home Join us as we learn about the parts of a flower and what it takes to take care of one at home! Main Library - Makers Space

Saturday, November 23
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2024-11-23 11:00:00 2024-11-23 11:45:00 America/New_York Planting at Home Join us as we learn about the parts of a flower and what it takes to take care of one at home! Main Library - Makers Space

Main Library

Makers Space

Join us as we learn about the parts of a flower and what it takes to take care of one at home!

Join us as we learn about the parts of a flower and what it takes to take care of one at home! Each child will receive a pot that they will decorate, soil, and some seeds to get them started.

Open to children ages 6 - 9. Registration not required, but attendance will be capped at the first 10 kids. Supplies are limited so please arrive and check in at the Children's Desk to secure a spot. Call or visit the library with any questions. 

AGE GROUP: | Childrens |

EVENT TYPE: | S.T.E.A.M. | Crafts |

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Main Library

Phone: 732-287-2298

Hours

Main Library

 

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Mon, Dec 02 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Address
340 Plainfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
Tel: 732-287-2298

About the branch

The Main Library on Plainfield Avenue next to the Edison Train Station. The library offers an extensive children’s room, a Meeting Room/Event Space, and a dedicated Maker Space.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Let's make our own magnets!

Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Mon, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
A 2 month course to begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Books, coffee, and good conversation!

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Makers Space
Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art.

Tue, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Makers Space
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Edison Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Performed by Alisa Dupuy.

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him. 
Register

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Do you dig awesome art and stories that come alive with BANGS and WHAMS? Then join The Graphic Novel Guild, the coolest place for kids who love graphic novels!

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A 2 month course to begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outside Library Place entrance
See the mountains, valleys, and craters on the Moon.

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
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.

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Share your ideas, experiences, thoughts or just come to listen and learn. This is an open format of sharing and discussion. We will have a facilitator for this in-person workshop.

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
Easy appetizers!
Register

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Come and hear some fun stories with your toddlers!

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art.

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!

Thu, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for some pop culture trivia!

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
This is a 2 month course to learn basic computer skills and earn technology certificates.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Health Insurance Navigators are available to assist residents with enrolling in a health insurance plan through GetCoveredNJ or NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)

Fri, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Make the best cupcake and eat it too!

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 14, 9:45am - 5:30pm
North Edison Branch
Annual meeting

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Help is available during GetCoveredNJ Open Enrollment Period (November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025)

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
An afternoon of tea.
This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Dec 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
internal onboarding of new staff

Mon, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Mon, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A community art project.

Mon, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
A 2 month course to begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Many people are turning to meditation to help cope with the intense and overwhelming emotions that we face in the world today.

Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Teen Space
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.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clara Barton - Second Floor
One-on-one tech help sessions

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
North Edison Branch
Public opening of (re) bid documents.

Tue, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Dec 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Programming Room
Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.

Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Makers Space
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPL Virtual
Smart Swaps and Mindful Choices
Register

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.

Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Let's make our own magnets!

Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space,Meeting Room
Explore the night sky from the comfort of an indoor planetarium.

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Explore the night sky from the comfort of an indoor planetarium

Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A 2 month course to begin learning English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories with your toddlers!

Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 

Thu, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!

Thu, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room,Meeting Room
Make the best cupcake and eat it too!

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
This is a 2 month course to learn basic computer skills and earn technology certificates.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Health Insurance Navigators are available to assist residents with enrolling in a health insurance plan through GetCoveredNJ or NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)

Fri, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
This is a 2 month course to learn basic computer skills and earn technology certificates.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Dec 21, 9:45am - 2:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Joining Toastmasters allows you to build the skills to become a more confident public speaker and stronger leader in every area of your life.

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Help is available during GetCoveredNJ Open Enrollment Period (November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025)

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us for a fun afternoon filled with board games!

Sat, Dec 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come learn to code in Python with WeMake 4-H!

Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space

Mon, Dec 23, All day
Main Library
find the winter themed items hidden in the library!

Mon, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Mon, Dec 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Potential Special Board Meeting

Tue, Dec 24, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of Christmas.

Wed, Dec 25, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of Christmas.

Thu, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!

Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Celebrate the New Year at... NOON!

Fri, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us for some pop culture trivia!

Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Dec 31, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of the New Year's Holiday.

Wed, Jan 01, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of the New Year's Holiday.

Sat, Jan 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Please join us online via Zoom, once a month, to connect with other readers for a lively book discussion!

Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 12:35pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Fly Me to the Moon" starring Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Woody Harrelson, Anna Garcia, and Stephanie Kurtzuba.

Tue, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.