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Gaming for Kids

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32

Gaming for Kids

Grades K-5

Join us for a variety of exciting board games, card games, and video games. Test your skills and knowledge exploring our new STEM kits. Invite your friends or meet new friends!

Books & Bops

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ages 2 to 5 yrs

Let's get loud! Join us for a noisy storytime filled with dancing, music, and more.

Let's Knit! (Intermediate)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Westergard Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A class for those who already attended the beginner's series. Supplies will be provided. Please note this class meets weekly on January 29, February 5, 12, 19.

Beginner ESL

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Online
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: New Americans
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Beginner ESL

Free English classes for adults who are beginning to learn English.

Contact esl@piscatawaylibrary.org to register.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Event

This event is taking place virtually.

Crafternoon with Lynn Schwartz

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

Grades 4-8

Join us for a very special Crafternoon with Art Experience NJ! Create your own galaxy masterpiece. 

Teen D&D Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Game
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons club! New players and experienced players are all welcome to join. For ages 12-18, grades 6-12. Registration required.

Stop the Bleed

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This workshop will teach you how to take action in an emergency. Learn how to control a bleed, an important skill that can save the lives of people who experience serious injuries. Be prepared, make a difference, and help save lives.

Storybook STEM

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Kennedy Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Maker, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 1-5

Storybook STEM

Grades 1-5

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

Beginner ESL

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Kennedy Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: New Americans
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Beginner ESL

Free English classes for adults who are beginning to learn English.

Contact esl@piscatawaylibrary.org to register.

Beginner ESL

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Westergard Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: New Americans
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Beginner ESL

Free English classes for adults who are beginning to learn English.

Contact esl@piscatawaylibrary.org to register.

Book Chat

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Online
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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.

Rhyme Time

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

 

Knit & Lit

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Cafe
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Registration 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! This social group is for adults only.

African American Read-In

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Piscataway Public Library proudly invites you to our 6th Annual African American Read-In.  

Appreciate authors and artists who have shared their creative excellence with the world.  

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.

Food Allergies

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

Mini Felt Terrariums

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

Registration is required. This event is only for teens in grades 6-12, ages 12-18. 

Family Story Time with Mr. F

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
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.

 

Beginner ESL

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Kennedy Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: New Americans
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Beginner ESL

Free English classes for adults who are beginning to learn English.

Contact esl@piscatawaylibrary.org to register.

Tech Tuesday

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Choose Your Own Ceramic Painting Project!

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Teens
Kennedy Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Choose your own ceramic object, and paint it however you'd like! 

Registration is required. This event is only for teens in grades 6-12, ages 12-18. 

Anime Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Westergard Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Game, Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

We have Crunchyroll so you don't have to. We'll battle it out (pick from a hat) for which anime we'll watch and enjoy some free snacks and drinks. For ages 12-18, grades 6-12. No registration needed.

Art for Little Hands

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Babies-Preschoolers, Children
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: 26
Event Details:

Art for Kids

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.

 

Tales for Tails

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Kennedy Library
Registration
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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!

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.

 

ASL for Beginners

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Teens, Adults
Westergard Library
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion
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.

Music and Movement Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies-Preschoolers, Children
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: 33
Event Details:

Music & Movement

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.