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Name: Teen Volunteer Orientation
Start: 2024-11-13T15:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-13T16:30:00-05:00
Location: Kennedy Library

Featured Events

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library

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Discussion, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Discussion, Presentation

Required

Seats Remaining: 29

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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.

Lenape Myth and Culture

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library

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Presentation

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Learn about the indigenous people of New Jersey as we recognize Native American Heritage Month.

How-To Festival

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Kennedy Central at Kennedy Library

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Arts & Crafts, Civic, Health & Wellness, STEAM/Maker

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy Central

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Civic, Health & Wellness, STEAM/Maker

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Learn how to do something new at Piscataway Public Library's How-To Festival! Our third annual event will feature arts & crafts projects, interactive demonstrations, and community information.

Slime, a wet paintbrush, pink crayon, and blue headphones surrounding one big fidget popping toy. The center states, "Fun and fidgets story time".

Fun and Fidgets Sensory Story Time

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library

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Arts & Crafts, Story Time

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

Ages 5 to 9 yrs (with caregivers)

Family Winter Craft Day

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker

Age Group:

Babies-Preschoolers, Children, Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Stop by and join us at Kennedy Library for a morning of winter craft projects! Make a greeting card, gift tags, and more. Staff will be on hand with information about the MiY Makerspace and all of the opportunities it offers.

Adventures in Junk Journaling

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Westergard Library

Room: Westergard Teen Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Junk journaling is an innovative and artistic process that transforms scrap paper and ephemera into beautiful, unique journals of self-expression. We invite you to join us in creating, sharing, and learning various techniques.

Collage Workshop for Beginners

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Kennedy MiY Makerspace at Kennedy Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy MiY Makerspace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

This workshop will include creating a piece of art using paper cut by hand and gluing to create an assemblage of photographic images, paper and other ephemera.

Foster Care and Adoption Information Session

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Westergard Library

Room: Westergard Teen Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

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Learn all about the foster program, the requirements, and more about the special populations of children who need a loving home.

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10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Kick It Off Into Kindergarten 10:30am - 11:00am Children Westergard Library Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westergard Library Room: Westergard Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Required Seats Remaining: 9 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. 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. Rhyme Time 10:30am - 11:00am Babies-Preschoolers Kennedy Library This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Meeting Room Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Ages 6-24 months Join Ms. Peggy for a fast-paced, interactive baby time featuring songs, rhymes, finger plays, and a story. 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.
11 am						This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. No-Sew Fabric Pumpkins 11:00am - 2:00pm Children, Teens, Adults Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Cafe Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Join the MiY Makerspace staff in the Kennedy Cafe to make your own no-sew fabric pumpkin! All supplies will be provided. 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Advanced ESL Conversation 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Cafe Age Group: Adults Program Type: New Americans Required Seats Remaining: 1 Advanced ESL Conversation Free English Conversation group for adult English Language Learners. This group is appropriate for advanced students. Contact esl@piscatawaylibrary.org to register.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginner ESL 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Westergard Library Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westergard Library Room: Westergard Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: New Americans Required Seats Remaining: 0 Beginner ESL Free English classes for adults who are beginning to learn English. Contact esl@piscatawaylibrary.org to register.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Historical Fiction Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Online Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. Chicago, 1920: Hadley Richardson is a quiet twenty-eight-year-old who has all but given up on love and happiness—until she meets Ernest Hemingway. 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 "Babies-Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Fiesta Global with Flor Bromley 2:00pm - 3:00pm Babies-Preschoolers, Children Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Meeting Room Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children Program Type: Performance, Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: All Ages Welcome! 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Avocado Fleece Pillow 3:30pm - 4:15pm Teens Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Create your own super cozy avocado-shaped fleece pillow! Registration is required. This is an in-person teen program for individuals in Grades 6-12.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Penguin Pointers 5:30pm - 6:15pm Babies-Preschoolers, Children Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Meeting Room Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children Program Type: Performance, Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: "How much do you know about penguins? You'll know a lot more after meeting one at Piscataway Library! The African penguin is only found on the southwestern coast of Africa and the surrounding islands. 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Story Time with Mr. F 6:30pm - 7:00pm Babies-Preschoolers, Children Kennedy Library Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Children's Room Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time Event Details: Ages 2-5 years 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. Books & Bops 6:30pm - 7:00pm Children Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Ages 2-5 years	This event is in the "Children" group. STEM Superstars 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children Westergard Library Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westergard Library Room: Westergard Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades 4-8
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Advanced ESL Conversation 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Westergard Library Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westergard Library Room: Westergard Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: New Americans Required Seats Remaining: 1 Advanced ESL Conversation Free English Conversation group for adult English Language Learners. This group is appropriate for advanced students. Contact esl@piscatawaylibrary.org to register. This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginner ESL - Virtual Class 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Online Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: New Americans Required Seats Remaining: 0 Beginner ESL Free English classes for adults who are beginning to learn English. Contact esl@piscatawaylibrary.org to register. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Adults Kennedy Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy MiY Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Full details about board meetings are available here.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. ASL For Beginners 7:00pm - 8:15pm Teens, Adults Westergard Library Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westergard Library Room: Westergard Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Discussion, Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: 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 from a certified ASL Interpreter, and get an i 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. Beginner ESL 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: New Americans Required Seats Remaining: 0 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Magic: The Gathering 7:00pm - 8:30pm Children, Teens, Adults Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Central Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Game Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Learn to play the world's premier trading card game, Magic: The Gathering. Beginners and advanced players are welcome. Cards will be provided, but bring your own to share if you have them.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion: House on Mango Street 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are reading The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Free copies are available while supplies last to those who wish to join the discussion and have registered. Request your copy at the Kenn

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