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Image for event: Take & Make: Chinese New Year

Take & Make: Chinese New Year

Blossom Tree Collage
2023-01-22 00:00:00 2023-01-22 23:59:00 America/New_York Take & Make: Chinese New Year Open to: Ages 1 - 10 with Adult Registration required Main Library -

Sunday, January 22
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-01-22 00:00:00 2023-01-22 23:59:00 America/New_York Take & Make: Chinese New Year Open to: Ages 1 - 10 with Adult Registration required Main Library -

Open to: Ages 1 - 10 with Adult Registration required

In honor of the Chinese New Year stop by the library to pick up your kit for young children to make their own New Year Blossom Tree collage. 

(While Supplies last at all branches.)

AGE GROUP: | Childrens |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Crafts |

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Main Library
Phone: 732-287-2298
Hours

Main Library

 

Today's hours

We're open 9:30AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Dec 16 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 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

Art of Speaking - Toastmasters International
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.
Navigator Office Hours: Open Enrollment Period - provided by Center For Family Services
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)
Board Game Bonanza - ages 4 - 11
Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us for a fun afternoon filled with board games!
Coding in Python - Grades 5+
Sat, Dec 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come learn to code in Python with WeMake 4-H!
Holiday Sounds - with Netanya Israeli Trio
Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Teen Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Main Library
find the winter themed items hidden in the library!
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Special Board Meeting
Mon, Dec 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Potential Special Board Meeting
Edison Public Library Closed
Tue, Dec 24, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of Christmas.
Edison Public Library Closed
Wed, Dec 25, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of Christmas.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
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!
Noon Years Celebration - ages 0 - 5
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Celebrate the New Year at... NOON!
Teen Trivia
Fri, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us for some pop culture trivia!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
This event is full
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Edison Public Library Closed
Tue, Dec 31, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of the New Year's Holiday.
Edison Public Library Closed
Wed, Jan 01, All day
All Branches
The Edison Public Library system is closed in observance of the New Year's Holiday.
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!
Art of Speaking - Toastmasters International
Sat, Jan 04, 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.
Trivia-palooza! - (suggested for ages 10 and up)
Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Do you know all the answers on Jeopardy? Do you slay at Trivial Pursuit? Join us for a fact-filled trivia contest! Sign-up with your friends or family, or go solo.
Girls Who Code - grades 5 - 12
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!
Snowman Take and Make - ages 0 - 11
Mon, Jan 06, All day
North Edison Branch
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.
Snowman Take and Make - ages 0 - 11
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Clara Barton Branch
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.
Monday Morning Book Club
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!
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Edison Branch - 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, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Movie Matinee
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.
Artsy Toddler - Ages 2-5
Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art. Description Dress for mess. .
Senior Bingo
Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Bingo lovers, unite!
Meditation: Experience Peace, Calm, and Joy
Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
The outer world can be negative and stressful, so we need some way to leave it behind for a while to access the joy, calm, and peace that lies within each of us.
Classic Minestrone Soup - with LibraryChef
Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
Learn to make a hearty, classic soup, perfect for winter.
Register
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:20am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.
Collaborative Teen Art - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Work together to make an artist piece to be put on display!
Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator - provided by Center For Family Services
Fri, Jan 10, 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)
Liberty States Fiction Writers
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting
Hands Only CPR - with Hackensack Meridian Health
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Learn how to save a life with Hands Only CPR
Registration opens Thursday, December 26 2024 at 9:30am
Yarn Fun Craft - Open to all ages
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join to be cozy and warm by making colorful yarn crafts in this cold winter weather.
Girls Who Code - grades 5 - 12
Sat, Jan 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Edison Branch - 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, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
Yarn Fun Craft - Ages 7-11
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join to be cozy and warm by making colorful yarn crafts in this cold winter weather.
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton - Second Floor Tables
One-on-one tech help sessions
Edison Public Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.
Let’s talk about Broths - with LibraryChef
Tue, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
Dive into the flavorful world of broth-making!
Register
Family Storytime - (all ages welcome)
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Senior Game Day
Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an entertaining morning of fun and games!
Non-Fiction Book Club - Truth Be Told
Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Initial meeting of our non-fiction bookclub.
Zodiac Origami - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jan 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Its the year of the snake- lets celebrate!
Pokemon Club: PokéManiacs - ages 5 - 11
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Celebrate your love of Pokémon with fun crafts, games, and, of course, Pokémon card trading!
The Magic of Found Family - In Conversation with Author TJ Klune
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
Register
Toddler Tales - ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Baby Bookworms - ages 0 - 20 months
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:20am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 
Clara Barton Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!
New Years Self Reflection and Resolutions - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Lets discuss the year that past and make plans for this year!
Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator - provided by Center For Family Services
Fri, Jan 17, 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)
SPIKE Robotics - ages 6 - 11
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an introduction to robotics in this fun, hand-on program!
Girls Who Code - grades 5 - 12
Sat, Jan 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime copy - ages 0 - 20 months
Mon, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
Smart Recovery - at North Edison branch
Mon, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
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