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Tales for Tails

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kennedy Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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!

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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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silent Reading Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration 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 "Adults" group.

PAASC Meeting

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kennedy Library
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: 18
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. 

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

Books & Bops

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kennedy Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Adults" group.

Citizenship Information Session

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic, New Americans
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you have questions about citizenship?  You can get answers in person at this session, run by the Jewish Family Services Immigration and Citizenship Program which is accredited by the US Department of Justice. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Write Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Cafe
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration 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 "Children" group.

Kick It Off Into Kindergarten

10:30am - 11:00am
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Ages 4-5 years

Get kindergarten ready with Ms. Karin! Read stories, sing songs, and play games each week that encourage different social & learning skills.

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

Painted Birdhouses with Ms. Lynn

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kennedy Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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

Rhyme Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Westergard Library
Open
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

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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.

 

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

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.

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.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

 

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

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.

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

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.

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

Lightsaber Academy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kennedy Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to wield a lightsaber from 6th-degree taekwondo black belt Brian Peterson of Raritan Valley ATA

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 "Adults" group.

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.

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 "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time with Mr. F

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kennedy Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration 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.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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. 

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

Twilight Tales Family Story Time

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Ages 3 to 8 years old

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.

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. 

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

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: 23
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

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.

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.