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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

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Teens

Open

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Discussion, Presentation

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

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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

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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

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Children, Teens

Open

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Game

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

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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

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

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Children, Teens, Adults

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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

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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

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Children

Waitlist

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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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

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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

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Westergard Library

Room: Westergard Teen Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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: 4

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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

Event Details:

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 "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: 5 Rhyme Time Ages 6-24 months Join Ms. Peggy for a fun, fast-paced, interactive baby and toddler rhyme time featuring songs, 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginner 1 Sewing 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 MiY Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEAM/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: This series is currently full. If you are interested in learning how to sew, the Fall series begins September 12, 2022. Registration opens on August 29, 2022.	This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Tuesday Tales - CANCELLED 9/13/22 10:30am - 11:15am 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: Story Time Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Ages 2-5 years Join Ms. Peggy for an interactive story time featuring stories, songs, games and a fun craft. 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. Tot 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: 1 Tot Time Ages 2-3 years Join us for songs, stories, and a special craft. 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. Beginner ESL 10:00am - 11:00am 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 Event Details: Registration is for this class is full. 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. Advanced Sewing (Group 1) 10:30am - 12:30pm 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: STEAM/Maker Event Details: This series is currently full. If you are interested in learning how to sew, the Winter semester of Beginner's 1 sewing begins on January 9, 2023. Registration opens on December 27, 2022.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Crochet-Along 10:30am - 12:30pm 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 Teen Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEAM/Maker	This event is in the "Adults" group. Donation Day 10:30am - 1:30pm 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends Event Event Details: Join the Friends of Piscataway Public Libary for a Donation Day on Saturday, September 17!
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. Book and a Bite 11:30am - 1:30pm 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: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Bring your lunch or a snack and discuss your favorite books. Topics can include what you've read, what you're reading now, or what you hope to read someday. Attendance for the entire duration of the event is not necessary. Come w Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this event has not come into contact with allergens.
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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 MiY Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: New Americans Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Registration for this series is full. 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.
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 Stars Are Fire by Anita Shreve Disclaimer(s) Virtual Event This event is taking place virtually.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Google Slides 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Technology Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Disclaimer(s) Virtual Event This event is taking place virtually.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Advanced Sewing (Group 2) 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: STEAM/Maker Event Details: This series is currently full. If you are interested in learning how to sew, the Winter semester of Beginner's 1 sewing begins January 9, 2023 with registration beginning on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginner 2 Sewing 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: STEAM/Maker Event Details: This series is currently full. If you are interested in learning how to sew, the Fall series begins September 12, 2022. Registration opens on August 29, 2022.	This event is in the "Children" group. Drop in Craft: Spiders 2:00pm - 2:45pm Children Kennedy Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Grades PreK to 5 Visit us in the children's area to make a special craft. Crafts available while supplies last. No registration necessary. 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. Teen Gaming 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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: Game Event Details: Drop by and play games! We will have Nintendo Switch and board games for you to choose from. No registration required. This is an in-person teen program for individuals in Grades 6-12.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Center Opening 3:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Presentation Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Explore the newly updated Teen Center at Westergard Library. Learn about all the resources the Library has to offer for teens, from movies and manga to online tutoring and test prep.
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. Gaming for Kids 4:00pm - 4:45pm 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, STEAM/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: 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! This event is in the "Teens" group. Talk It Out 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Online Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: In this special edition of Talk It Out (9/12), we will be joined by Courage In Calm for a Harry Potter themed session - Defense Against the Dark Arts! Disclaimer(s) Virtual Event This event is taking place virtually.		This event is in the "Children" group. STEM Lab: Science of Colors! 4:15pm - 5:00pm 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: STEAM/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades 1 to 5 Explore science, technology, engineering, or math concepts each month through hands-on activities.	This event is in the "Children" group. Creative Arts 4:00pm - 4:45pm 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: 6
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6 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. Story Time with Mr. F 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 MiY Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: 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.			This event is in the "Children" group. Storybook STEM 6:00pm - 6:45pm 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: STEAM/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Storybook STEM Grades 1-5 Enjoy a story and participate in a hands-on STEM activity.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cultural Conversations 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: Discussion, New Americans Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us on Monday evenings for conversations with your neighbors! In our diverse town, here's an opportunity to learn more about other cultural and family traditions.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Friends of Piscataway Public Library Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: The Friends of Piscataway Public Library work to support the Piscataway Public Library and the community served by the Library. Monthly board meetings are currently hybrid.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Recovering from Ida: Wind-Down Wednesday 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: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Tropical Storm Ida moved through the state of New Jersey on August 26, 2021. This presentation is designed to cover all aspects of wellness including physical,

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Rhyme Time

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Tot Time

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Beginner ESL

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Advanced ESL Conversation

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Gaming for Kids

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Story Time with Mr. F

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Storybook STEM