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DIY: Recycled Paper Chains
2026-01-13 11:00:00 2026-01-13 12:00:00 America/New_York DIY: Recycled Paper Chains Learn how to make paper chains out of old books and create a unique piece of decor to take home! Main Library - Children's Room

Tuesday, January 13
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-13 11:00:00 2026-01-13 12:00:00 America/New_York DIY: Recycled Paper Chains Learn how to make paper chains out of old books and create a unique piece of decor to take home! Main Library - Children's Room

Main Library

Children's Room

Learn how to make paper chains out of old books and create a unique piece of decor to take home!

AGE GROUP: | Family | Childrens |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace | In-Person | Crafts | Art |

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Main Library
Phone: 732-287-2298
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Dec 08 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

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All Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Dec 15, All day
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join us for an all month scavenger hunt!
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes.
Internal Meeting
Mon, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Administrative Meeting
Chair Yoga
Mon, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Cancelled
Administrative Meeting
Mon, Dec 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Internal cabinet meeting
Hanukkah Around the World - with the JCC of Middlesex County
Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
How the holiday is celebrated through different countries and cultures
Chill Out and Craft: a flurry of family fun
Mon, Dec 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Get ready for flurry of fun! It's a great activity for cold evening and every snowflake is one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Alphabet Soup - ages 2 - 5
Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Have fun getting to know the ABCs!
Loose Parts Play - (suggested for ages 2+)
Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Foster your child's creativity in this open-ended free playtime. A variety of materials will be provided to spark play and interaction. No registration.
Smart Recovery - at Main Library copy
Tue, Dec 16, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Artist Roundtable
Tue, Dec 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Meeting 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.
Feature Films
Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Round and Round" starring Vic Michaelis, Bryan Greenberg, Rick Hoffman, and Paula Shaw.
Game Day
Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Edison Public Library Board Meeting (Alternate)
Tue, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Dec 17, 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.
Itty-Bitty Crafters: Fingerprint Holiday Lights
Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Celebrate the season as they dive into this fun and festive winter craft!
In the Good Old Summertime (1949) - Broadway Inspirations
Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Every week we celebrate the Great White Way with films that inspired or were inspired by Broadway!
DIY Holiday Graham cracker house
Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Tweens Ages 11-14
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Training
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Build your computer skills and confidence in the world of technology. Get training in various topics or have your questions answered
LEGO® Club - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!
Zucchini cups filled with creamy spinach - with Library Chef
Wed, Dec 17, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to make Zucchini Cups filled with creamy, flavorful spinach
Register
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
Truth Be Told - Non-fiction Book Club - Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World
Thu, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join our new and exciting non-fiction book club.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!
Tai Chi
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Dog Therapy
Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Meet and pet Tatiana's Chow Chow Dog!
In My Craft Era - Illuminated Letters
Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. This month we will learn how to decorate letters similar to those found in medieval manuscripts. Program repeated at 3:30 PM and 6 PM.
In My Craft Era - Illuminated Letters
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Explore a new art technique in this series for adults. This month we will learn how to decorate letters similar to those found in medieval manuscripts. Program repeated at 3:30 PM and 6 PM.
Directed Drawing: Snowman
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for a step-by-step drawing demonstration.
Smart Recovery - Clara Barton Branch
Fri, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Michael Russo facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Computer Support: Drop-In - Digital Skills Training
Fri, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Build your computer skills and confidence in the world of technology. Get training in various topics or have your questions answered
Brick Builders
Fri, Dec 19, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join to play and build Lego pieces into creative formations. Let your imagination soar to build amazing creations with our Lego bricks.
Toastmasters International - Art of Speaking
Sat, Dec 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join Art of Speaking for their regular meeting to sharpen your leadership and speaking skills. NOTE: This is not a Library sponsored event.
Zumba for Kids - ages 5 - 11
Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Get ready to dance, wiggle, and giggle at Kids Zumba!
Dive into rockets with Team Mach LightSpeed
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Discover How Rockets Work!
Cancelled
Chess Club - ages 5 - 11
Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Sharpen your strategy and test your skills at the library's Chess Club!
STEAM Rangers - (ages 7-11)
Sat, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about a science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concept followed by a hands-on activity. This month we will learn about the science of printmaking.
All Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Dec 22, All day
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join us for an all month scavenger hunt!
Cancelled
Administrative Meeting
Mon, Dec 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Internal cabinet meeting
El Norte (1983) - Special film screening for International Migrants Day
Mon, Dec 22, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Siblings Enrique and Rosa flee Guatemala and embark on a perilous journey to "El Norte": the United States.
Book Folding Art - Ages 6 and up & family
Mon, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch
Transform the old book into a piece of sculptural art by joining this captivating craft of book folding.
Smart Recovery - at Main Library copy
Tue, Dec 23, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Feature Films - Holiday Classics
Tue, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "It's A Wonderful Life" starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers, and Beulah Bondi.
Game Day
Tue, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Rain Gardens Workshop
Tue, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Join Dhruhi Patel, a Rutgers University Green Infrastructure (GI) Champion/Volunteer who is working to aid interested adult homeowners in rain garden design and implementation.
Festive Winter Mocktails - A Tasting Experience with Thirsty Radish
Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for a fun and flavorful afternoon as we explore the art of non-alcoholic mixology, just in time for New Year’s celebrations and Dry January!
Chill Out and Craft: a flurry of family fun
Sat, Dec 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Clara Barton Branch
Get ready for flurry of fun! It's a great activity for cold afternoon and every snowflake is one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
All Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Dec 29, All day
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join us for an all month scavenger hunt!
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Monday Morning Book Club - Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
Mon, Dec 29, 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!
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Cancelled
Administrative Meeting
Mon, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Internal cabinet meeting
Brick Builders
Mon, Dec 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join to play and build Lego pieces into creative formations. Let your imagination soar to build amazing creations with our Lego bricks.
Smart Recovery - at Main Library copy
Tue, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Feature Films - Holiday Classics
Tue, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Holiday Inn" starring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale, and Walter Abel.
The Bookies Book Club - The Personal Librarian
Tue, Dec 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.
Digital Skills: Drop-In - Learn new skills & gain certificates
Fri, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using tech devices and online digital programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.
Take and Make Winter Penguin Craft - (all ages)
Mon, Jan 05, All day
All Branches
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Mondays and Tuesdays are focused on speaking, listening and communication skills.
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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.
Tween Trivia
Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for some pop culture trivia!
Coloring Connections
Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Let's connect new friends and families through this happy coloring hour.
Public Domain Film Festival
Mon, Jan 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Betty Boop, Mickey Mouse, and Laurel & Hardy
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Mondays and Tuesdays are focused on speaking, listening and communication skills.
Loose Parts Play - (suggested for ages 2+)
Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Foster your child's creativity in this open-ended free playtime. A variety of materials will be provided to spark play and interaction. No registration.
New Year, New You - with Hackensack Meridian Health
Tue, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Health Talk with Free Screening
Game Day
Tue, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Wednesdays and Thursdays are focused on reading, writing and grammar practice.
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Jan 07, 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.
Itty-Bitty Crafters: Polar Bear
Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Celebrate the season with a cozy winter craft!
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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.
Junk Collages - Tween/Teen Art Hour
Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room,Makers Space
Use a variety of leftover art supplies to make your own unique masterpiece!
Digital Skills: Drop-In - Learn new skills & gain certificates
Wed, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using tech devices and online digital programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use for email, typing, Microsoft programs, Google programs, Windows 11 and more!
"How Money Works" - Financial Education Workshop
Wed, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
New Year, New Habits! Celebrate Financial Wellness Month by learning concepts that will have an incredible impact on your personal finances in 2026! *Light refreshments provided*
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Wed, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Children's 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.
Chef Knife Skills - with Library Chef
Wed, Jan 07, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Master essential knife skills while prepping fresh ingredients for a delicious soup. Learn proper techniques, safe handling, and how to chop like a pro.
Register
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Grammar Day
Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Wednesdays and Thursdays are focused on reading, writing and grammar practice.
Debate it!
Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Debate it in a "would you rather" style!
Meditation For a More Balanced Life
Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Scientific studies have proven that the practice of meditation provides a deep relaxation to the body that helps reduce stress and tension.
Digital Skills: Drop-In - Learn new skills & gain certificates
Fri, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using tech devices and online digital programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.
Afternoon Jazz with the Ellie Lee Trio
Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for an afternoon of captivating jazz as pianist and composer Ellie Seunghyung Lee performs a mix of timeless jazz classics and her own original compositions with her trio.
Friendship bracelet - Ages 5 & up to adult (family)
Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Let's make colorful friendship bracelets of yarn without a needle.
Girl Scouts - Troop 80173
Sun, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Girl Scout Meeting for Daisy Troop 80173
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Mondays and Tuesdays are focused on speaking, listening and communication skills.
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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.
Model Magic Clay Creations - All Ages
Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Temporary Branch
Join to unleash your creativity and imagination to shape up magic clay into beautiful craft model.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Jan 12, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose 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.
Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Communication Day
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. Mondays and Tuesdays are focused on speaking, listening and communication skills.
Loose Parts Play - (suggested for ages 2+)
Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Foster your child's creativity in this open-ended free playtime. A variety of materials will be provided to spark play and interaction. No registration.
DIY: Recycled Paper Chains
Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Learn how to make paper chains out of old books and create a unique piece of decor to take home!
The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply - with Author David Brooks
Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
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.
Register
Game Day
Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!
Edison Public Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Everyday Uses of AI
Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Everyone is talking about AI. Come to this class to be a part of the conversation!
Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 9:00am
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