Week Calendar

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: 26

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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.

Taylor Swift Kahoot Trivia

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library

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Game

Age Group:

Children, Teens

Open

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Game

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Grades 4-8

Come participate our Taylor Swift Kahoot Trivia Night. Test out your Swiftie knowledge for a chance to win prizes!

How-To Festival

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

Kennedy Central at Kennedy Library

Program Type:

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

Waitlist

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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

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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: 2

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: 8

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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. Sensory Explorers Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am 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: 0 Event Details: Ages 3 to 8 yrs (with caregivers)	This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. Rhyme Time 10:30am - 11:00am Babies-Preschoolers Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" 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 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 "Adults" group. Fiber Friends 10:30am - 12:30pm 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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us for a morning of fiber crafts and camaraderie at the Kennedy Cafe! Bring your own knit, crochet, or embroidery project to work on. You'll learn new techniques and make new friends!
11 am	This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. ABC Adventures 11:00am - 11:30am Babies-Preschoolers Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" 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 Program Type: Story Time Required Seats Remaining: 2 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. 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.
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2 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Thursday Crafternoon 2:00pm - 2:45pm 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: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: For children entering grades 1 to 6 Join us for a special craft every Thursday this summer! Registration required.
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. Chess for Kids 3:00pm - 3:45pm 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: Game Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Chess for Kids Grades 1-6	This event is in the "Children" group. Kids STEAM: Wind-Powered Pinwheels 3:00pm - 3:45pm 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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: For kids entering Grades 1-6 in Fall 2024	This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Reading and Learning Together: Leyendo y aprendiendo juntos 3:00pm - 3:45pm Babies-Preschoolers, Children Westergard 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: Westergard Library Room: Westergard Meeting Room Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game, Story Time Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: *Ages 4 to 11 yrs 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 "Teens" group. Painted Suncatchers 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens Westergard Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westergard Library Room: Westergard Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in and paint some eye catching sun catchers! Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. Summer Movie Mondays Presents - Elemental! 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Movie Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: This summer, we're happy to bring you "Summer Movie Mondays" at the Kennedy Branch. Tonight, we'll be watching Disney/Pixar's "Elemental." Bring the whole family for a night of relaxing fun! Snacks and drinks 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this event has not come into contact with allergens. This event is in the "Adults" group. Traveling to U.S. National Parks 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Presentation Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: World Traveler Chris McCormack will share his experiences exploring National Parks. Learn when you should go, what to do when you get there, and how to prepare for your trip	This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. Two Tales at Twilight 6:00pm - 6:30pm Babies-Preschoolers Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. Closed 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 Program Type: Story Time Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join us for a very special outdoor story time! Please take note of the following guidelines: 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. Insectropolis: Bugs to Go 6:00pm - 6:45pm 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: Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: For Kids entering PreK to Grade 6	This event is in the "Children" group. Legends at the Library 6:30pm - 7:15pm 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: 0 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 "Teens" group. Fairy Light Jars 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens Westergard 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: Westergard Library Room: Westergard Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Create a Fairy Light Jar with Lynn Schwartz of Art Experiences NJ! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. STEM Superstars 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children, Teens Kennedy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: STEAM/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades 4-8
7 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. Mystery Bag Craft 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Westergard Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westergard Library Room: Westergard Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us in the Westergard teen space to do a special craft you get to pull from a giant mystery bag! For ages 12-18. Registration is not required.	This event is in the "Adults" group. An Astronomy Adventure with Paul Cirillo 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. ASL for Beginners 2 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 Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: American Sign Language for Beginners 2 This six-week course continues and expands upon the basic lessons from American Sign Language for Beginners 1. Priority will be given to those who have completed ASL 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 "Adults" group. Book Chat 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: 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.

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