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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: 8
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.

Historical Fiction Discussion

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. In 1986, Henry Lee joins a crowd outside the Panama Hotel, once the gateway to Seattle's Japantown. It has been boarded up for decades, but now the new owner has discovered the belongings of J...

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.

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Virtual Event

This event is taking place virtually.

Lego Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kennedy Library
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. ...

3 Sisters Planting with the Rutgers Master Gardeners

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Rutgers Master Gardener Vik Meadows will explain the cultural significance as well as the science behind their companion growth. Participants will be provided with a growing kit.  ...

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...

Twilight Tales Family Story Time

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Westergard Library
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Ages 3 to 8 years old Join Ms. Peggy for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, games and a craft that's fun for the whole family! For young children of all ages!  Join us for our favorite readalouds abo...

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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.

 

Friends of Piscataway Public Library Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Library
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
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.  Want to join us for the meeting? Please RSVP To Mahua De at mahua@pplfriends.org. Interested in joining the...

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: 33
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 ...

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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.

Tot Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kennedy Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Ages 2-3 years Join Ms.Sne for songs, a story, and special crafts. ...

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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.

 

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. ...

Yoga for Kids

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Westergard Library
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Grades K-5 May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in celebration of National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day on May 9, we recognize the importance of being active for a healthy mind and body. Strengthen your mind and body by joi...

Legends at the Library

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. ...

Outrageous Reptiles

5:15pm - 6:15pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Performance, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:
Explore the characteristics of our scaly friends, the reptiles! Meet reptile ambassadors to learn about their differences and how they adapt to their habitats. Registration Required. ...

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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.

 

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. ...

Rhyme Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Westergard Library
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 with new stories every week. Siblings are welcome. Register for ...

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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.

 

Community Arts Day

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Join us for Community Arts Day! Piscataway community members will share music and dance performances, as well as display tables with traditional, handmade and cultural art, photography, calligraphy, poetry, sculptures, jewelry, clothing, and more.&nb...

Library Closed

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Kennedy Library, Online, Westergard Library, Off Site
Description:
Both Piscataway Public Library locations are closed for a scheduled holiday. ...

ABC Adventures

11:00am - 11:30am
Kennedy Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration 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.

 

Chess for Kids

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Westergard Library
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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. ...

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.    ...

Haitian Film Screening & Discussion: Madan Sara

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 food and other essentials in markets through the country. Despite the obs...

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: 33
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.

Preschool Night at the Library

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Central
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 251
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.  Please register each individual member of you...

Kaleidoscope Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kennedy Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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! Grant funding has been provide...