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

ASL for Beginners 1

Tuesday, June 18, 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: 15
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.

Library Closed

All Day
Kennedy Library, Online, Westergard Library, Off Site

Both Piscataway Public Library locations are closed for a scheduled holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Kennedy Library, Online, Westergard Library, Off Site
Description:

Both Piscataway Public Library locations are closed for a scheduled holiday.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens entering Grades 6-12 are invited to join us at this orientation session to learn how to volunteer at the library. We will be going over basic guidelines and viewing a require...

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

Teens entering Grades 6-12 are invited to join us at this orientation session to learn how to volunteer at the library. We will be going over basic guidelines and viewing a required training video. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Chat

Thursday, June 20, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

STEM Superstars

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 the biology and habits of birds.  We will also con...

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Training: Before the Ambulance Arrives

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy 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: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 53
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 21, 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 "Teens" group.

Neon Line Art

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kennedy Teen Area at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Channel your inner Picasso and create your own dazzling work of art using canvas and neon tubing! This workshop is an in-person program for teens ages 12 through 18. Registrat...

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Channel your inner Picasso and create your own dazzling work of art using canvas and neon tubing! This workshop is an in-person program for teens ages 12 through 18. Registration is required. Please sign up below.

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

Tot Time

Wednesday, June 26, 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 "Children" group.

Lego Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades 1 to 5 Join us for a creative building experience. We'll supply the Legos and you supply the imagination. No registration required.

Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game
Event Details:

Grades 1 to 5

Join us for a creative building experience. We'll supply the Legos and you supply the imagination. No registration required.

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

Rhyme Time

Friday, June 28, 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 "Teens" group.

Beaded Suncatchers

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Suncatchers are decorative accents made to catch the sun's light and reflect it into a room for a whimsical and iridescent effect. In this workshop, attendees will follow along to ...

Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Suncatchers are decorative accents made to catch the sun's light and reflect it into a room for a whimsical and iridescent effect. In this workshop, attendees will follow along to create their own suncatchers using simple tools and crystal beads.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Constellation Embroidery

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Explore the stars and learn the basics of hand embroidering by creating your own constellation embroidery! This workshop is an in-person program for teens ages 12 th...

Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Maker
Event Details:

Explore the stars and learn the basics of hand embroidering by creating your own constellation embroidery! This workshop is an in-person program for teens ages 12 through 18. Registration is required. Please sign up below.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Write Group

Wednesday, July 3, 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.

Library Closed

All Day
Kennedy Library, Online, Westergard Library, Off Site

Both Piscataway Public Library locations are closed for a scheduled holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Kennedy Library, Online, Westergard Library, Off Site
Description:

Both Piscataway Public Library locations are closed for a scheduled holiday.

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

ABC Adventures

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
This event is in the "Children" group.

Wish Upon a Star: The Princess Collection

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Embark upon a musical journey of magic and enchantment as pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels brings "Wish Upon a Star: The Princess Collection" to the library. This...

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Embark upon a musical journey of magic and enchantment as pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels brings "Wish Upon a Star: The Princess Collection" to the library.

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.

Spectrum in Movement Reception

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kennedy Central at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet artists who contributed to the Spectrum in Movement: An Exploration through the Animated Lens exhibit, on display at Kennedy Library from July 1 to July 30. 

Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Meet artists who contributed to the Spectrum in Movement: An Exploration through the Animated Lens exhibit, on display at Kennedy Library from July 1 to July 30. 

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

ABC Adventures

Monday, July 15, 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 "Adults" group.

An Astronomy Adventure with Paul Cirillo

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

Paul Cirillo has been fascinated by astronomy and space missions all his life and enjoys sharing his knowledge with the public. Paul will show breathtaking pictures of the Pla...

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

Paul Cirillo has been fascinated by astronomy and space missions all his life and enjoys sharing his knowledge with the public. Paul will show breathtaking pictures of the Planets, our Galaxy, and beyond.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Legends at the Library

Wednesday, July 17, 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: 15
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.

Book Chat

Thursday, July 18, 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.