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Enjoy the Festival of Lights with us!

Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, is a celebration of good triumphing over evil. Normally, Diwali is celebrated over the span of five days, with the main celebration falling on October 24 this year.  

In honor of the holiday, the Edison Public Library has organized a series of activities to celebrate Indian heritage and the festival itself. Join us as we partake in Bollywood-style dancing, create crafts, and receive beautiful traditional body art.
 
These activities are perfect for teens, tweens, and families, so register soon to guarantee yourself a space. For more information on Diwali and its origins, visit DiwaliFestival.org.
Diwali Take & Make Crafts for Adults
Monday, October 17
Limited Supplies
All Branches

Celebrate Diwali with our special take & make craft kits.

Kits include all supplies to make a craft, along with instructions.
Adult Makerspace: Crochet Class - Diwali Tea Light
(In-Person)
Monday, October 17
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Come and learn how to make a fancy tea light Diya for Diwali!

Some supplies will be provided but patrons are encouraged to bring their own if they want to take the project home.

Supplies needed: 4mm/G crochet hook and worsted weight (#4) yarns in 6 colors.
Rudra Dance Academy Diwali Dance Workshop
(In-Person)
Saturday, October 29
10:00-11:00am
Main Library

Renowned Bollywood choreographers, Miss Deepa and Mr. Sandy, will demonstrate short Bollywood and Fusion routines then teach participants an introductory Bollywood style dance routine.

Open to Ages 10 and up.
Rudra Dance Academy Diwali Dance Workshop
(In-Person)
Saturday, November 5
10:00-11:00am
North Edison Branch

Renowned Bollywood choreographers, Miss Deepa and Mr. Sandy, will demonstrate short Bollywood and Fusion routines then teach participants an introductory Bollywood style dance routine.

Open to Ages 10 and up.
Light Up Someone's Life This Diwali
(In-Person)
Friday, October 14
1:30-2:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Join us for this celebration of Diwali: the Indian festival of lights.

Enjoy stories, movies and crafts all to light up your life and prepare for the coming holiday.

Open to children 2 – 6 yrs with parent/caregiver.
Children Makerspace: Art in the Library
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 19
10:30-11:30am
North Edison Branch

Join us to celebrate the Diwali festival by making your own Diwali lamp. Supplies will be provided.

Registration required. Open to ages 3-7 years with a caregiver.
All Ages Makerspace: Crochet Class - Diwali Tea Light
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 19
1:00-1:45pm
Main Library

Come and learn how to make a fancy tea light Diya for Diwali!

Some supplies will be provided but patrons are encouraged to bring their own if they want to take the project home.

Supplies needed: 4mm/G crochet hook and worsted weight (#4) yarns in 6 colors.
Light Up Someone's Life This Diwali
(In-Person)
Saturday, October 22
10:30-11:30am
North Edison Branch

Join us for this celebration of Diwali: the Indian festival of lights.

Enjoy stories, movies and crafts all to light up your life and prepare for the coming holiday.

Open to ages 2-10 yrs with an adult.
Explore India celebrates Diwali
Wednesday, November 2
6:30-7:30pm
Main Library

Enjoy this hands-on education and enrichment program focused on sharing india's culture and tradition of Diwali through displays, a simple craft, a lighting ceremony, a Happy Diwali dance and even a photo wall so families can take their own photos.  

Registration required. Open to ages 2-10 with an adult

Diwali Teen Take & Make: Glitter Mandala
Monday, October 17
Limited Supplies
All Branches

Start with a mandala screen printed onto canvas board, then fill in the design with included glitter glue and your own markers or acrylic paint.

Sorry parents, but TEENS must come to the library to pick up a kit.

Open to Ages 12 – 18.
Henna for Diwali
(In-Person)
Tuesday, October 18
6:30-7:30pm
North Edison Branch

Natural Mehndi/Henna is a painless and temporary form of body art, with rich traditions in various cultures and religions all over the world.

Get your henna done by professional henna artist Nisha Sharma. Each participant will receive a unique henna design on the back of the hand.

Open to Ages 12 and up.
Henna for Diwali
(In-Person)
Tuesday, October 18
7:30-8:30pm
North Edison Branch

Natural Mehndi/Henna is a painless and temporary form of body art, with rich traditions in various cultures and religions all over the world.

Get your henna done by professional henna artist Nisha Sharma. Each participant will receive a unique henna design on the back of the hand.

Open to Ages 12 and up.
Tween Makerspace: Art in the Library
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 19
4:00-5:00pm
North Edison Branch

Join us to celebrate the Diwali festival by making your own Diwali lamp. Supplies will be provided.

Registration required. Open to ages 8-12.
Henna for Diwali
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 19
6:30-7:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Natural Mehndi/Henna is a painless and temporary form of body art, with rich traditions in various cultures and religions all over the world.

Get your henna done by professional henna artist Nisha Sharma. Each participant will receive a unique henna design on the back of the hand.

Open to Ages 12 and up.
Henna for Diwali
(In-Person)
Wednesday, October 19
7:30-8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Natural Mehndi/Henna is a painless and temporary form of body art, with rich traditions in various cultures and religions all over the world.

Get your henna done by professional henna artist Nisha Sharma. Each participant will receive a unique henna design on the back of the hand.

Open to Ages 12 and up.
Henna for Diwali
(In-Person)
Saturday, October 22
10:00-11:00am
Main Library

Natural Mehndi/Henna is a painless and temporary form of body art, with rich traditions in various cultures and religions all over the world.

Get your henna done by professional henna artist Nisha Sharma. Each participant will receive a unique henna design on the back of the hand.

Open to Ages 12 and up.
Henna for Diwali
(In-Person)
Saturday, October 22
11:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Natural Mehndi/Henna is a painless and temporary form of body art, with rich traditions in various cultures and religions all over the world.

Get your henna done by professional henna artist Nisha Sharma. Each participant will receive a unique henna design on the back of the hand.

Open to Ages 12 and up.

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to wear them.

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