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Another Fall Booksale has been and gone, and we’re pleased to announce that it was a success! Despite fears that fewer donations, the poor economy, more people reading e-books, families going away for Fall recess and the lack of coverage by the local press would result in a very disappointing bottom-line, we were heartened by [...]

The Friends of the Edison Public Library will hold its monthly board meeting this Wednesday, November 2nd, in the large meeting room of the Edison Main Library on Plainfield Ave., Edison, NJ Meeting starts at 7pm ET. This is an open meeting. All members or prospective members welcome. We would love your input! Contact foledisonnj@gmail.com [...]

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    Events on February 25, 2012
    • Fabric Marbleizing Program - Make a 60" Silk Scarf

      Starts: 12:00 pm

      Ends: February 25, 2012 - 2:00 pm

      Location: Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison, New Jersey

      Description: The Friends of the Edison Public Library will present artist Nancy Leary’s interactive silk scarf workshop at Main Library (at 340 Plainfield Avenue) on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at 12:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to make a unique 60” scarf to match a favorite outfit or for a special gift using the beautiful ancient art form of “Ebru”, better known as marbleizing. In the workshop participants will learn both the technique and history of this ancient art.

      Nancy Leary, a graduate of Kean University in Union, has taken workshops at the John C. Campbell Folk School, Newark Museum and Kennedy Center. She has presented her art programs using a variety of disciplines at numerous venues across New Jersey. A few years ago Nancy presented her popular program, “Painted Canvas Floor Cloths” at the Edison Main Library.

      Please join us for this creative program. Advanced registration is required, and there is a $10.00 charge per scarf for participants which is payable on the day of the program. To reserve a seat, call 732-287-2298, ext. 1, go online at http://www.lmxac.org/edisonlib (clicking on Programs and Displays), or sign up at the library circulation desk. Please call the library if you must cancel after you have reserved a seat since there will be a waiting list.

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