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Friendship bracelet

Ages 5 & up to adult (family)
2026-01-10 15:00:00 2026-01-10 16:30:00 America/New_York Friendship bracelet Let's make colorful friendship bracelets of yarn without a needle. Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Saturday, January 10
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-10 15:00:00 2026-01-10 16:30:00 America/New_York Friendship bracelet Let's make colorful friendship bracelets of yarn without a needle. Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Clara Barton Branch

Meeting Room

Let's make colorful friendship bracelets of yarn without a needle.

Join to learn simple and nice art of weaving yarn to create beautiful friendship bracelets. This is wonderful session to connect with other, practice mindfulness and focus through this repetitive and soothing craft. All supplies are provided just bring in your friends and family to make more new friends around and give them a meaningful gift.

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Family | Crafts |

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Clara Barton Branch
Phone: 732-738-0096
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We're open 9:30AM to 9:00PM

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 Closed
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141 Hoover Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
Tel: 732-738-0096

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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Warm and Woven Yarn Magic
Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Learn how to turn paper roll and colorful yarn into adorable miniature knit hat.
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Mon, Dec 15, All day
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Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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.
Alphabet Soup - ages 2 - 5
Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Meeting Room
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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
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Feature Films
Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
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Tue, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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DIY Holiday Graham cracker house
Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
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Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Wed, Dec 17, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
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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. 
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Thu, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
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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.
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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!
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Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Cancelled
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Mon, Dec 22, All day
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Mon, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Main Library - Conference Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Tue, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Dec 29, All day
North Edison Temporary Branch
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes.
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Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
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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.
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Main Library - Conference Room
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Tue, Dec 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Fri, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
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Main Library - Conference Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
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Public Domain Film Festival
Mon, Jan 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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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.
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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.
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Tue, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Language Lounge- English Learning Group - Newcomer Day
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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Main Library - Children's Room,Makers Space
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Main Library - Conference Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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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.
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Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
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EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
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Main Library - Conference Room
Get support in using tech devices and online digital programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.
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North Edison Temporary Branch - Multi-Purpose Room
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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.
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