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Madan Sara Film Screening & Discussion

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The program will begin with a screening of Madan Sara (50 minutes) followed by a discussion. The women known as Madan Sara in Haiti work tirelessly to buy, distribute, and sell foo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The program will begin with a screening of Madan Sara (50 minutes) followed by a discussion.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ASL for Beginners 1

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

American Sign Language for Beginners 1:  This six-week course is a basic primer for American Sign Language.  Learn Fingerspelling; Numbers 1-100; Basic ASL vocabu...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

American Sign Language for Beginners 1: 

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Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our events can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Preschool Night at the Library

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Kennedy Central at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening! Activities will include story time, a story walk, crafts, games, photo fun, resource tables with community partners, and more! Light refreshments ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Central
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening! Activities will include story time, a story walk, crafts, games, photo fun, resource tables with community partners, and more! Light refreshments will be served. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Chat

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Book Chat:

Join Piscataway Public Library Adult Service Librarians and fellow readers as we chat about which books are keeping us company.  Old books, new books, fiction, nonfiction - an...

Event Details:

Tell us about the authors you loved, the titles you despised, and the stories you can't forget -- all from the comfort of your home.    

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Tell us about the authors you loved, the titles you despised, and the stories you can't forget -- all from the comfort of your home.  
 

Book Chat

Join Piscataway Public Library Adult Service Librarians and fellow readers as we chat about which books are keeping us company.  Old books, new books, fiction, nonfiction - anything is worth sharing!

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Event

This event is taking place virtually.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

History & Historic Preservation in Middlesex County

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

History and Historic Preservation in Middlesex County  This illustrated talk will cover history and historic preservation endeavors in Middlesex County. It will highlight t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

History and Historic Preservation in Middlesex County

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shipwrecks of NJ

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dan Lieb from the New Jersey Historical Divers Association will explore 200 years of Jersey Shore shipwreck and maritime history. Come learn about the buried treasures that lie ben...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Dan Lieb from the New Jersey Historical Divers Association will explore 200 years of Jersey Shore shipwreck and maritime history. Come learn about the buried treasures that lie beneath the famous NJ shoreline!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ASL for Beginners 1

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

American Sign Language for Beginners 1:  This six-week course is a basic primer for American Sign Language.  Learn Fingerspelling; Numbers 1-100; Basic ASL vocabu...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

American Sign Language for Beginners 1: 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our events can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia Night

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Think you can outsmart a librarian?  Bring your friends and family to find out!  Individuals and pre-formed teams welcome. 

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Game
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Think you can outsmart a librarian?  Bring your friends and family to find out!  Individuals and pre-formed teams welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Event

This event is taking place virtually.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ASL for Beginners 1

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

American Sign Language for Beginners 1:  This six-week course is a basic primer for American Sign Language.  Learn Fingerspelling; Numbers 1-100; Basic ASL vocabu...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

American Sign Language for Beginners 1: 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our events can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Primary Election: Early Voting

05/29/2024 @ 10:00am to 06/02/2024 @ 6:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Civic
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Early Voting is available at Kennedy Library for the Primary Election.  Early Voting hours are:  Wednesday, May 29: 10am-8pm Thursday, May 30: 10am-8pm Frida...

Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic
Event Details:

Early Voting is available at Kennedy Library for the Primary Election. 

Early Voting hours are: 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Historical Fiction Discussion

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Book Discussion:

Discover new authors, meet new people, and enjoy a lively discussion of our chosen book.  Finishing the book is not required to join the conversation.

Event Details:

The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris. In the waning days of the Civil War, brothers Prentiss and Landry, freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, seek refuge on the homestead ...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris.

Book Discussion

Discover new authors, meet new people, and enjoy a lively discussion of our chosen book.  Finishing the book is not required to join the conversation.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Event

This event is taking place virtually.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Primary Election

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00am - 8:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Civic
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Voting is available at Westergard Library for the Primary Election.  Voting hours are:  Tuesday, June 4: 6am-8pm  

Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic
Event Details:

Voting is available at Westergard Library for the Primary Election. 

Voting hours are: 

  • Tuesday, June 4: 6am-8pm

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of Piscataway Public Library Meeting

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy MiY Makerspace at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Friends Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of Piscataway Public Library work to support the Piscataway Public Library and the community served by the Library.  Want to join us for the meeting? Please RSVP ...

Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy MiY Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion, Friends Event
Event Details:

The Friends of Piscataway Public Library work to support the Piscataway Public Library and the community served by the Library. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Write Group

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Cafe at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join The Write Group and connect with other writers in the Piscataway area.  Share your work, get advice, and hone your craft.  All genres and non-fiction welcome.  ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Cafe
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join The Write Group and connect with other writers in the Piscataway area.  Share your work, get advice, and hone your craft.  All genres and non-fiction welcome.  No experience necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Training: Before the Ambulance Arrives

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gain the skills and confidence you need to recognize a medical emergency and save a life. This program will cover hands-only CPR, AED usage, stroke recognition, and choking relief....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 61
Event Details:

Gain the skills and confidence you need to recognize a medical emergency and save a life. This program will cover hands-only CPR, AED usage, stroke recognition, and choking relief. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Piscataway Street Fair

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Civic
Age Group:
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Finding Your Roots Genealogy Workshop

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your laptop to learn valuable research techniques with expert genealogist Shamele Jordon. Discover your roots and uncover your family history.   After the work...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Bring your laptop to learn valuable research techniques with expert genealogist Shamele Jordon. Discover your roots and uncover your family history.   After the workshop, stay for Ms.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Conversation With Dr. Opal Lee

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a conversation with distinguished activist, speaker, teacher, counselor, author, and Nobel Peace Prize-nominee (2022), Dr. Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Junet...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Join us for a conversation with distinguished activist, speaker, teacher, counselor, author, and Nobel Peace Prize-nominee (2022), Dr.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our events can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this event has not come into contact with allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drawing What You See

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to draw in this four-part art class series! In this first session, participants will learn how to draw a simple object by first seeing the basic shapes that define it, ca...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to draw in this four-part art class series!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silent Reading Party

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Make time for nonfiction reading and low-stress socialization at this adults-only event! At a silent reading party, people just read without any distractions! You can expect the qu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Make time for nonfiction reading and low-stress socialization at this adults-only event! At a silent reading party, people just read without any distractions! You can expect the quiet company of fellow book lovers.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ASL for Beginners 1

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

American Sign Language for Beginners 1:  This six-week course is a basic primer for American Sign Language.  Learn Fingerspelling; Numbers 1-100; Basic ASL vocabu...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

American Sign Language for Beginners 1: 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our events can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Juneteenth Poetry Jubilee

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Piscataway Public Library proudly presents poet and writer, Rachelle Parker and spoken word artist Joseph Reuben Fuller, who return for our 4th Annual Juneteenth Poetry J...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Piscataway Public Library proudly presents poet and writer, Rachelle Parker and spoken word artist Joseph Reuben Fuller, who return for ou

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our events can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this event has not come into contact with allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drawing What You See

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to draw in this four-part art class series! In this second session, students will choose a plant or figurine as their subject. Students will be taught how to create a ges...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to draw in this four-part art class series! In this second session, students will choose a plant or figurine as their subject.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ca$h in on Spring Decluttering with Jamie Novak

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have treasures to appraise? Clothes, toys, and more to sell? Clean out your closets, attic, and garage to find things to sell, easily. Join author and organizing humorist Ja...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you have treasures to appraise? Clothes, toys, and more to sell? Clean out your closets, attic, and garage to find things to sell, easily.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Event

This event is taking place virtually.