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

Program Type:

Discussion, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Discussion, Presentation

Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Event Details:

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

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

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

Program Type:

Game

Age Group:

Children, Teens

Open

Library Branch: Kennedy Library

Room: Kennedy Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Game

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

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

Program Type:

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

Program Type:

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: 5

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

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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All Day	Closing Library Closed All Day All Branches Branches: Kennedy Library, Online, Westergard Library, Off Site Description: Both Piscataway Public Library locations are closed for a scheduled holiday.
10 am					This event is in the "Children" group. Kick It Off Into Kindergarten 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 4-5 years Get kindergarten ready with Ms. Karin! Read stories, sing songs, and play games each week that encourage different social & learning skills.	This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. Rhyme Time 10:30am - 11:00am Babies-Preschoolers Westergard 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: Westergard Library Room: Westergard 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Teens" group. Squishmallow Painting Party 11:00am - 12:30pm Teens Kennedy 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: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Do you love squishy stuffed animals as much as we do? Come paint your own squishmallow! This is an in-person event for teens ages 12-18. Registration is required.
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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: A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Drop-in Craft 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 K-5 Get egg-static for our bunny ear and paper egg drop-in craft!! There will also be Easter and Passover themed coloring pages. 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Children" group. Paint and Plant Pot Making with Mobile Family Success Center 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: for kids in Grades K-5 and their families Celebrate spring showers with Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County! Join us as we create our own custom paint pots and grow flowers. 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. "Stained Glass" Decoupage Candles 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Join us in the Westergard Teen Center to make your own custom candleholder with a stained glass look! This is an in-person program for teens aged 12-18. Registration is not required.
4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Solar Eclipse Drop-in Craft 4:00pm - 4:45pm 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker Event Details: For Grades K-6 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. Solar Eclipse Science and Craft 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: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, STEAM/Maker Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: For Grades K-6 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Art for Little Hands 5:30pm - 6:15pm Babies-Preschoolers, Children Kennedy 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: Kennedy Library Room: Kennedy Children's Room Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled The Science Behind Electricity and Circuits 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children, Teens Kennedy Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled 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 Event Details: Grades 4-8
6 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Game Night 6:00pm - 8:30pm 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: Game Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Bring your favorite board games or try one of ours. The more the merrier so bring your friends too. 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginner ESL 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: New Americans Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. The Write Group 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 Cafe Age Group: Adults Program Type: Writing Group Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join The Write Group and connect with other writers in the Piscataway area. Share your work, get advice, and hone your craft. All genres and non-fiction welcome. No experience necessary.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginner ESL 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 Cafe Age Group: Adults Program Type: New Americans Required Seats Remaining: 0 Beginner ESL Free English classes for adults who are beginning to learn English. Contact esl@piscatawaylibrary.org to register.

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