Piscataway Public Library
Adult Happenings
May & June 2008

For Children's and Teen's Programs Link to:
KIDS KAPERS or TEEN SCENE

College Awareness Program
for Parents of College -Bound Students!
Presented by CEFA
(Consortium for Education Funding Awareness)

Saturday, May 10 - 2:00 p.m.
KENNEDY LIBRARY

The rules for financial aid at colleges are changing so make the most of your available resources. 
Learn about the admissions and enrollment process, how financial aid calculations are made, 
and how to receive more money in grants and scholarships.

Please register at Kennedy Library’s
Reference Desk or call 732-463-1633, ext. 6.

MEET AUTHOR Andrew Darlow
Photographer, Consultant and Author of the new book "301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers."

Saturday, May 17 - 2:00 p.m.
KENNEDY LIBRARY

Mr. Darlow will read passages from his book, give advice about how to choose the right inkjet or laser printer, and explain how to make better prints at your home, studio or office. A question and answer session about digital photography and printing will follow.

His books will be available for review, and he will be signing copies of his book for those who have previously purchased copies. He will also give away 10 signed 18" x 24" photographic posters of his work .

Please register at Kennedy Library’s Reference Desk
or call 732-463-1633, ext. 6.

Container Gardening
Presented by Mary Anne McMillan
from Rutgers Gardens
Create a garden no matter where you live!

Saturday, June 7 - 2:00 p.m.
KENNEDY LIBRARY

Learn how to use thrillers, spillers and fillers in containers
 on your patio, deck, garden or windowboxes.

The New Jersey Chapter of the 
Filipino American National Historical Society
returns to Piscataway Library with
"Pamana: A Legacy of Filipino Immigrants in Middlesex County"

Saturday, June 14 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
KENNEDY LIBRARY
No registration is necessary.

Browse through an exhibit of photos and articles of past and present 
Filipino immigrants while meeting some of the people interviewed for the project.

The Pamana Project has been made possible by a grant awarded from the Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission, Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the New Jersey Historical Commission/a division of Department of State.

Kennedy Book Discussion Group

"A Year in Povence"
by Peter Mayle

Wednesday, May 21 - 10:00 a.m.
KENNEDY LIBRARY

Did you ever dream of chucking it all in and packing off to the south of France? Is it really all wine and roses? Enjoy the wit, warmth and candor of Mayle’s book and find out!

"Life of Pi"
by Yann Martel

Wednesday, June 18 - 10:00 a.m.
KENNEDY LIBRARY

America. His ship sinks and he escapes on a life boat with a dwindling number of animals until only he and a hungry Bengal tiger remain.

The Book Discussions are limited to 12 participants.
Please register at the Reference Desk at Kennedy Library or by calling 732-463-1633, ext 6.

Is Your Book Club Looking for More Titles?
Piscataway Public Library Presents
BOOKS TO TALK ABOUT
Book Discussion Kits
Check Out our Flyer for Full Details and Titles

ESL Conversation Group
Mondays -6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 

J. W. Westergard Library
To register,  please call Kennedy Library at 732-463-1633, ext. 6.

Are You an Entrepreneur - 
 Attend Free Small Business Counseling
May 1 & 5
June 5, 12, 19 & 26
4:00, 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 pm
J. F. Kennedy Library

presented by Piscataway Public Library and
 The College of New Jersey Small Business Development Center 

Small Business Owners can now receive free, confidential and objective guidance for their business, one-on-one 
with Ellen Silverman, Owner, ESA Marketing and Consultant for the Small Business Development Center.  
Discussions can include completing applications, how to start a company, securing financing, marketing and more.  
 
For more information or to schedule a counseling session, 
contact the Small Business Development Center at  609-771-2947 or e-mail to sbdc@tcnj.edu.

On Display at Kennedy Library 

May

"Children's Book Week"
Courtesy of Piscataway Library's Chikldren's Department

The Display Cases at Kennedy Library are available to the public for Public and Private Collections.  
Space is also available for hanging art collections.
If you have a collection you'd like to feature, call Kennedy Library at 732-463-1633, ext. 8.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

 

Monday, May 12, 2008

and

Monday, June 9, 2008

at 7:30 PM at the

J. F. Kennedy Library

Friends' Board Meetings

 

Monday, May 5, 2008

and

Monday, June 2, 2008

at 7:00 PM at the

J. F. Kennedy Library

FRIENDS' CORNER

Savings for Friends of Piscataway Library


Stelton Pharmacy
Prescription Customers receive 10% Off Non-Prescription Items and 
Non-Prescription Customers Receive 5% off Non-Prescription Items
 During February and March with a Friends' Membership Card
at
Stelton Pharmacy
179 Stelton Road, Piscataway
(across from Westergard Library)
732-424-8080
Most Insurance Plans Accepted

Click and find out how you can be 
a friend of Piscataway Public library


This page was last updated on 05/05/08.

 

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