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

ABC Adventures

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kennedy Children's 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 Children's 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 "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 "Babies-Preschoolers" group.

Tot Time

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy 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: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy 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 "Children" group.

Legends at the Library

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6 to 10 yrs Join us for a magic-filled story time as we explore the land of make believe, legends and fairy tales through story telling and crafts.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Ages 6 to 10 yrs

Join us for a magic-filled story time as we explore the land of make believe, legends and fairy tales through story telling and crafts.

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 "Babies-Preschoolers" group.

Rhyme Time

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard 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: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
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 "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: 16
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: 61
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 "Babies-Preschoolers" group.

ABC Adventures

Monday, June 10, 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, June 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time with Mr. F

Monday, June 10, 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.

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

MiY Embossed Bookmarks

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Kennedy Teen Area at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the Kennedy Teen Center to make your embossed bookmarks!  This is an in-person program for teens aged 12-18. Registration is not required.

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

Join us in the Kennedy Teen Center to make your embossed bookmarks! 

This is an in-person program for teens aged 12-18. Registration is not required.

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

STEM Superstars

Thursday, June 13, 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 the biology and habits of birds.  We will al...

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

Come participate in our newest hands-on STEM program for middle grade students.  This month we will learn about the biology and habits of birds.  We will also construct our own wooden bird feeders.

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

Rhyme Time

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kennedy Meeting Room at 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
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
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 "Babies-Preschoolers" group.

ABC Adventures

Monday, June 17, 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 "Teens" group.

MiY Embroidered Pouch

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kennedy Teen Area at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to embroider, and practice on a zippered pouch!   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: 11
Event Details:

Learn how to embroider, and practice on a zippered pouch!

 

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Memoir Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
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:

Pageboy by Elliot Page. The Oscar-nominated star who captivated the world with his performance in Juno finally shares his truth. With Juno's massive success, Elliot became ...

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

Pageboy by Elliot Page.

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.