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Botanical Textile Dyeing Workshop

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Did you know that your garden can provide dyes for your yarn and fabrics? This is an introduction to harvesting natural dyes from plants.

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Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Did you know that your garden can provide dyes for your yarn and fabrics? This is an introduction to harvesting natural dyes from plants.

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Summer Embroidery Hoops

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Teens

Learn the basics of hand embroidery while creating your own summer-themed hoop! We will be in touch via email for you to pre-select your design.

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Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of hand embroidery while creating your own summer-themed hoop! We will be in touch via email for you to pre-select your design.

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Teen Volunteer Orientation

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens

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. 

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Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
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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. 

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Mini Felt Terrariums

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Teens

Craft your own mini terrarium using felt, rocks, and other supplies! 

Registration is required. This event is only for teens entering grades 7-12, ages 12-18. 

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Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
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Event Details:

Craft your own mini terrarium using felt, rocks, and other supplies! 

Registration is required. This event is only for teens entering grades 7-12, ages 12-18. 

Book Chat

Book Chat

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
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 - an...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required

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!

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Virtual Event

This event is taking place virtually.

Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Join the Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group and take the next step toward achieving your goals!

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Join the Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group and take the next step toward achieving your goals!

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Food for Thought: Korean Cooking

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Taste of Korea: Korean Cuisine, Full of Wisdom and Nature

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Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
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Taste of Korea: Korean Cuisine, Full of Wisdom and Nature

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this event has not come into contact with allergens.

Library Closed

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Kennedy Library, Online, Westergard Library, Off Site

Both Piscataway Public Library locations are closed for a scheduled holiday.

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Branches:
Kennedy Library, Online, Westergard Library, Off Site
Description:

Both Piscataway Public Library locations are closed for a scheduled holiday.

DiY Fabric Bulletin Boards

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Do you want to get organized for the new school year? Join us for DiY fabric-covered bulletin boards!

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Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

Do you want to get organized for the new school year? Join us for DiY fabric-covered bulletin boards!

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Under the Wide and Starry Sky cover on background of stars.

Historical Fiction Discussion - Under the Wide and Starry Sky

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan

 

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
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
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Event Details:

Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan

 

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Kennedy Conference Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Civic, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

For more information please contact Library Director Heidi Cramer at hcramer@piscatawaylibrary.org

 

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Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic, Discussion
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

For more information please contact Library Director Heidi Cramer at hcramer@piscatawaylibrary.org

 

Friends of Piscataway Public Library Meeting

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Friends Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Friends of Piscataway Public Library work to support the Piscataway Public Library and the community served by the Library. 

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Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Event
Event Details:

The Friends of Piscataway Public Library work to support the Piscataway Public Library and the community served by the Library. 

Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Join the Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group and take the next step toward achieving your goals!

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Register Now
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Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Join the Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group and take the next step toward achieving your goals!

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African Coin Purse Workshop

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy MiY Makerspace at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Vibrant African fabric prints pair with vintage metal purse frames combine to create a mini purse perfect for teabags, charger cords, keys, lipstick, etc! Sewn by hand. Includes all supplies.

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Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy MiY Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

Vibrant African fabric prints pair with vintage metal purse frames combine to create a mini purse perfect for teabags, charger cords, keys, lipstick, etc! Sewn by hand. Includes all supplies.

Book Chat

Book Chat

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
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 - an...

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required

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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Explore Guatemala

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Professional traveler Chris McCormack. He will share his unforgettable experiences of Guatemala, providing you with a deeper understanding of this diverse and enchanting country.

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Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
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Event Details:

Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Professional traveler Chris McCormack. He will share his unforgettable experiences of Guatemala, providing you with a deeper understanding of this diverse and enchanting country.

Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Join the Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group and take the next step toward achieving your goals!

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Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Join the Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group and take the next step toward achieving your goals!

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Historical Fiction Discussion - The Lacuna

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

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
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Kennedy Conference Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Civic, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

For more information please contact Library Director Heidi Cramer at hcramer@piscatawaylibrary.org

 

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Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic, Discussion
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

For more information please contact Library Director Heidi Cramer at hcramer@piscatawaylibrary.org

 

Friends of Piscataway Public Library Meeting

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Friends Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Friends of Piscataway Public Library work to support the Piscataway Public Library and the community served by the Library. 

View Details
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Event
Event Details:

The Friends of Piscataway Public Library work to support the Piscataway Public Library and the community served by the Library. 

Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Join the Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group and take the next step toward achieving your goals!

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Join the Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group and take the next step toward achieving your goals!

Book Chat

Book Chat

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
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 - an...

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required

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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General Election: Early Voting

10/25/2025 @ 10:00am to 11/02/2025 @ 6:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Civic
Age Group:
Adults

Early Voting is available at Kennedy Library for the General Election. 

Early Voting hours are: 

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Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic
Event Details:

Early Voting is available at Kennedy Library for the General Election. 

Early Voting hours are: 

Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Join the Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group and take the next step toward achieving your goals!

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Join the Dream. Plan. Do. Goal Accountability Group and take the next step toward achieving your goals!