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Teen D&D Club Session Two

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Game
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Join us for the second session of the Teen D&D club! New players and experienced players are all welcome to join. Bring a character to play or if this is your first experience with Dungeons and Dragons we have premade characters for you to play. ...

Squishmallow Painting Party

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Do you love squishy stuffed animals as much as we do? Come paint your own squishmallow!    This is an in-person event for teens ages 12-18. Registration is required.  ...

MiY Notebook Decorating

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Learn how to cut out a vinyl sticker on our Cricut machine, and use it to decorate a pocket-sized notebook!    This is an in-person event for teens ages 12-18. Registration is required.  ...

Painted Birdhouses with Ms. Lynn

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Grades 4-8 Design your own birdhouse! This workshop will be led by artist Lynn Schwartz from Art Experience NJ. Registration is required.  ...

Movie: LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles

11:00am - 12:30pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
After headstrong Luke nearly delivers the good guys into Palpatine's clutches, Master Yoda and the ghost of Obi-Wan Kenobi unearth the Holocrons -- last remnants of the secrets of the Jedi -- to further Luke's training. But Darth Vader also seeks the...

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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.

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.

 

Star Wars Day: DIY LEGO Play

11:00am - 2:00pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Bring your imagination and use The Force to design fun Star Wars characters, droids, ships, and more with LEGO!   ...

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.

 

Star Wars Day: Yoda Bookmarks

11:00am - 2:00pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy MiY Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Stop by the MiY Makerspace on Star Wars Day to create your own Yoda bookmark! Be one with the Force and never lose your page again. This program is for teens and adults only. ...

Make Your Own Lightsaber

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Kennedy Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Cafe
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Make and keep your own lightsaber.  Then join us for Lightsaber Academy  beginning at 2pm.  The only limits are the Force within you!  ...

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.

Lightsaber Academy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Learn how to wield a lightsaber from 6th-degree taekwondo black belt Brian Peterson of Raritan Valley ATA.  Mr. Peterson is now a sixth-degree black belt in Songahm Taekwondo, with multiple State and District Championships to his name. H...

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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.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Registration 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.  Please note, you must be a Piscataway resid...

ASL for Beginners 1

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 vocabulary; Basic ASL Grammar and Syntax; and some conversational ASL signs ...

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.

Clay Creations

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kennedy Library
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Event Details:
Stop by the Kennedy Teen Space and make something with air dry clay!    This is an in-person event for teens ages 12-18. No registration required. ...

Community Training for Teens: Before the Ambulance Arrives

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
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.  Infant, pediatric, and adult scenarios will be addressed. ...

Mystery Bag: Fleece Pillow

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Kennedy Library
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.    ...

ASL for Beginners 1

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 vocabulary; Basic ASL Grammar and Syntax; and some conversational ASL signs ...

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.

STEM Superstars

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westergard Library
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Maker
Registration 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 how engineers design bridges and the different types of bridges.  We will also design and create our own toothpick...

Pixel Painting: Smiling Pineapple

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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. ...

ASL for Beginners 1

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 vocabulary; Basic ASL Grammar and Syntax; and some conversational ASL signs ...

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.

STEM Superstars

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kennedy Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Maker
Registration 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 how engineers design bridges and the different types of bridges.  We will also design and create our own toothpick...

D&D Club

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Kennedy Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Game
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Join us for the third session of the Teen D&D club! New players and experienced players are all welcome to join. Don't worry if you missed the other sessions you can still play! Bring a character to play or if this is your first experience with D...

ASL for Beginners 1

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 vocabulary; Basic ASL Grammar and Syntax; and some conversational ASL signs ...

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.

A Conversation With Dr. Opal Lee

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kennedy Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 74
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 Juneteenth."  Youth Scholar Enydia Haynes will interview Dr. Opal Lee....

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.

ASL for Beginners 1

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 vocabulary; Basic ASL Grammar and Syntax; and some conversational ASL signs ...

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.

MiY Embossed Bookmarks

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Kennedy Library
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. ...