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

ABC Adventures

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers
ABC Adventures:

Ages 4-5 years Learn the alphabet with us! Join us to explore the letter of the week through stories, songs, and hands-on activities.  

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

ABC Adventures

Ages 4-5 years

Learn the alphabet with us! Join us to explore the letter of the week through stories, songs, and hands-on activities.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chess for Kids

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Chess for Kids Grades 1-6 Join us for a game of chess. Beginners and all skill levels are welcome! Come to learn, come to play, and come to teach. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Chess for Kids

Grades 1-6

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mystery Bag: Fleece Pillow

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Kennedy Teen Area at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

What will it be?!? Come choose a mystery bag containing one fleece pillow, then create it using a no-sew method! Registration is not required. This is an in-person teen program ...

Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

What will it be?!? Come choose a mystery bag containing one fleece pillow, then create it using a no-sew method!

Registration is not required. This is an in-person teen program for individuals age 12-18. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tales for Tails

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-5 Drop in to practice reading to trained therapy dogs from Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. Feel free to bring your favorite book or use one from the library. Gr...

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Drop in to practice reading to trained therapy dogs from Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. Feel free to bring your favorite book or use one from the library. Great for reluctant or struggling readers!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this event. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Haitian Film Screening & Discussion: Madan Sara

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

Create with Clay

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Westergard Teen Center and make a basketful of spring vegetables out of clay!!   This is an in-person event for teens ages 12-18. Registration is not require...

Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Event Details:

Stop by the Westergard Teen Center and make a basketful of spring vegetables out of clay!!

 

This is an in-person event for teens ages 12-18. Registration is not required.

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: 183
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 "Children" group.

Kaleidoscope Craft

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

for Grades 3-5 Kaleidoscopes use two or more reflective surfaces to create an endlessly changing pattern. Join us at the library to create your own kaleidoscope and learn m...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

for Grades 3-5

Kaleidoscopes use two or more reflective surfaces to create an endlessly changing pattern. Join us at the library to create your own kaleidoscope and learn more about these optical instruments!

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

STEM Superstars

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 Come participate in our newest hands-on STEM program for middle grade students.  This month we will learn about how engineers design bridges and the different ty...

Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

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 "Babies-Preschoolers" group.

Rhyme Time

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 6-24 months Join Ms. Peggy for a fast-paced, interactive baby time featuring rhymes, finger plays, songs, a short story, and more! This program alternates between libraries...

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Ages 6-24 months

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this event. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fitness Fun Bingo!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Game, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades 2-5   May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and you're invited to play Family Fitness Fun Bingo with us! We'll do a little math and a lot of fun exerc...

Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Grades 2-5

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time with Mr. F

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kennedy Children's Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Story Time with Mr. F:

Ages 3-10 years Enjoy read-alouds of popular picture books while exploring engaging themes with Mr. F.!

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Story Time with Mr. F

Ages 3-10 years

Enjoy read-alouds of popular picture books while exploring engaging themes with Mr. F.!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this event. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

 

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.

Pixel Painting: Smiling Pineapple

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kennedy Teen Area at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Use tiny gems to create an image of a similing pineapple!   This is an in-person event for teens ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Use tiny gems to create an image of a similing pineapple!

 

This is an in-person event for teens ages 12-18. Registration is required.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Music & Movement:

Ages 3-6 years Join Ms. Peggy for a high energy, interactive musical story time that engages your child with gross motor skills and early literacy fun using books, songs, finger...

Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Music & Movement

Ages 3-6 years

Join Ms. Peggy for a high energy, interactive musical story time that engages your child with gross motor skills and early literacy fun using books, songs, fingerplays, and musical props.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this event. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

 

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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 "Babies-Preschoolers" group.

Tot Time

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 years Join Ms.Sne for songs, a story, and special crafts.

Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 years

Join Ms.Sne for songs, a story, and special crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this event. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

 

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

Family Bilingual Storytime: Cuentos bilingües para la Familia

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Game, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 4 and Up Join us for a fun, interactive English/Spanish bilingual story time with Doña Mayra and Ms. Peggy!  Come meet new friends and enjoy picture books about S...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 4 and Up

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this event. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

 

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

Books & Bops

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 2 to 5 yrs Let's get loud! Join us for a noisy storytime filled with dancing, music, and more.

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 2 to 5 yrs

Let's get loud! Join us for a noisy storytime filled with dancing, music, and more.

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

STEM Superstars

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 Come participate in our newest hands-on STEM program for middle grade students.  This month we will learn about how engineers design bridges and the different ty...

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

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.