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How To Finger Knit for Adults

Makerspace - Programming Room
2023-10-19 13:00:00 2023-10-19 14:00:00 America/New_York How To Finger Knit for Adults Learn how to finger knit! Main Library - Programming Room

Thursday, October 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-19 13:00:00 2023-10-19 14:00:00 America/New_York How To Finger Knit for Adults Learn how to finger knit! Main Library - Programming Room

Main Library

Programming Room

Learn how to finger knit!

Open to Adults

Learn the basics of finger knitting. Create a scarf, a friendship bracelet, a toy, or even a blanket!

Please bring your own yarn so you can take your project home after the class.

 

Masks are voluntary. This program will take place in the Programming Room.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

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Main Library
Phone: 732-287-2298
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Mon, Dec 04 9:30AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, Dec 06 9:30AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Dec 08 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:30AM 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.

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Story Time at the Menlo Park Mall
Tue, Dec 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
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Tue, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
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Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
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This event is full
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
Baby Songs and Stories - Main Library (ages 0 - 24 months)
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Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes tailored for our youngest family members!
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Mon, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes tailored for our youngest family members!
Toddler Storytime - Main Library (ages 2 - 5)
Mon, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Programming Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
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North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
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North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
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Main Library - Meeting Room
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
Story Time at the Menlo Park Mall
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Tue, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Coloring Happy for Teens - Makerspace - Meeting Room
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Game Day for Tweens & Teens
Tue, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Programming Room
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Baby Songs and Stories - Clara Barton Branch (Ages 0 - 24 months)
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
Toddler Storytime - Clara Barton Branch (ages 2 - 5)
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Programming Room
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This event is full
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EPL Virtual
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Wed, Dec 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
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Thu, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Programming Room
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
Literacy NJ - Main Library
Thu, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
Smart Recovery - North Edison Branch
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Rev. Holly Onorato who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.
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Thu, Dec 21, 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!
Teen Makerspace - Snap Circuits
Thu, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a safe and fun way to design exciting projects by using building components with snaps to assemble electronic circuits.
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Thu, Dec 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we make intergalactic, glow-in-the dark alien boogies.
This event is full
Literacy NJ - with Nina at Clara Barton Branch
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Tables on Upper Level - Tables on Upper Level
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
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Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes tailored for our youngest family members!
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Wed, Dec 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room
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Main Library - Programming Room
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
Literacy NJ - Main Library
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Main Library - Meeting Room
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
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North Edison Branch - Meeting 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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Tables on Upper Level - Tables on Upper Level
Tutors from Literacy NJ meet with students for ESL classes. For information, contact Literacy NJ at (732) 906-5456.
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Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
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Join us for songs, stories, and nursery rhymes tailored for our youngest family members!
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Wed, Jan 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!
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Registration opens Monday, December 18 2023 at 9:00am
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