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Community Arts Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kennedy Central at Kennedy Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Central
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Community Arts Day!

Bilingual storytime about bears

Reading and Learning Together: Leyendo y aprendiendo juntos

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Game, Story Time

Age Group:

Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Register Now
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4 and Up

Bear-y Fun Bilingual Storytime & Craft! | ¡Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe y Manualidades con Osos!

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Ms. Erica's Enchanted Tales

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Babies-Preschoolers
Kennedy Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Erica for stories, songs, and a craft! We will have a "fairy" good time!

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.

 

Adventures in Junk Journaling: 'Ancient' Scroll Making and 'Faux' Washi Tape Session

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Westergard Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults are invited to join us for a unique creative session where we will transform scrap papers into an ‘ancient’ scroll and 'faux' washi tapes.  No experience is required, and all materials will be provided.

Drop In Craft

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children
Westergard Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

for Grades K-5

Drop by the Children's Area for a craft with Ms. Mary! No registration required. 

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.

 

Rhyme Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies-Preschoolers
Westergard Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
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.

 

Community Arts Day

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Central
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Community Arts Day!

Community Arts Day - Canvas Painting

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adults
Kennedy Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Cafe
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acrylic painting on canvas activity. All supplies will be provided. 

Historical Fiction Discussion - The Island of Sea Women

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Online
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See. 

 

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.

Chess for Kids

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Westergard Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Family Story Time with Mr. F

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

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.

 

Tech Tuesday

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Cafe
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a hand using your laptop, mobile device, the Internet, or software? Do you want to learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks, or use other Library resources? Our friendly team will do our best to help.

Food for Thought: Decorating with Duck Donuts

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Teens
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join business owners from Duck Donuts to learn about entrepreneurship and owning a business in the food services industry. Then, we will decorate our own donuts! 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

Music and Movement Story Time

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Westergard Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Music & Movement

Ages 2-6 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.

 

Hand Lettering for Beginners

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Westergard Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of hand lettering and make your own hand-lettered artwork! 

Friends of Piscataway Public Library Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Kennedy Library
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. 

Local History Collection Open Hours

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Local History Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Local History Collection at Piscataway Public Library contains information about the township’s founding families, historic houses, school

Food for Thought: Decorating with Duck Donuts

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Teens
Westergard Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join business owners from Duck Donuts to learn about entrepreneurship and owning a business in the food services in dustry. We will then decorate our own donuts! 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

Preschool Night at the Library

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Babies-Preschoolers, Adults
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening! Activities will include crafts, games, resource tables, and more! Light refreshments will be served. 

Please register each individual member of your family that will be joining us. 

The Art in the Stitches

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Westergard Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Skill Level – Advance Intermediate

Pattern – One and Done by Casapinka can be purchased on Ravelry.com

Paint and Sip: Teen Edition

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a painted piece of art! Finished canvases will be displays in the Kennedy Teen Space.

 

Storybook STEM

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Westergard Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Maker, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1-5

Storybook STEM

Grades 1-5

Enjoy a story and participate in a hands-on STEM activity.

ASL for Beginners 2

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Teens, Adults
Westergard Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

American Sign Language for Beginners 2

This five-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.

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.

Stay 'n' Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies-Preschoolers
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come mingle with other parents/caregivers as your child/children play. Good opportunity to chat with other caregivers and socialize. 

Please register in order to get updates. 

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.

 

Color Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you go crazy for coloring? So do we! 

Join us any time between 3 and 4 pm to color velvet posters, pencil pouches, mini notebooks, and more!