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Be sure to visit our blog, The Sandbox, at http://pplkids.wordpress.com. This is a blog specially-designed for kids and parents! It will include lots of information on library news and events, along with anything else that would be of interest to our community. We also encourage Piscataway kids to submit their own posts in the form of book reviews and creative writing. Visit the blog to learn more!
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"Dig Into Reading" 2013 Summer Reading Club begins on Thursday, June 20th!
Visit KENNEDY or WESTERGARD and register for a fun-filled summer. The Children's Club is open to all children from birth through Grade 6.
"DIG INTO READING" CRAFT
for all ages
Drop in anytime between 1:00pm and 4:30pm - Thursday, June 20 at KENNEDY or WESTERGARD LIBRARY for a special craft to kick-off our Summer Reading Club! -
For Grades 1 through Adult
All ages are welcome to participate in an interactive drum workshop where attendees will be joining a drum circle. Each person will have a drum and will play a simple part after given a brief lesson on drumming and all of the sounds the different drums make! Sound like fun! You bet! Thanks to the Candombe School of New Jersey for offering this unique program that introduces drums from different countries.
Saturday, June 15 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
KENNEDY LIBRARY
Please register at the Kennedy Library Information Desk or by calling 732-463-1633 x6. -
(grades 3-5)
Come join us for some friendly Wii competition, board and card games...or just watch as others compete.
Thursday, July 11 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm - WESTERGARD
NEW!! Wednesday, July 31 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm - KENNEDY
Thursday, August 1 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm - WESTERGARD
NEW!! Wednesday, August 14 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm - KENNEDYNo registration necessary.
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(grades K and up)
Join us and make fun and interesting creations! You supply the imagination and we'll supply the blocks.
Thursday, June 27 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, July 25 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, August 8 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KENNEDY LIBRARY
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(Grades 3 and up)
Come join us and play some Wii games to build movement and communication.

Thursday, July 18 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Thursday, August 15 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
WESTERGARD LIBRARY
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(Ages 3-8 with a parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome!)
Children with special needs and their families are invited to play and socialize in an informal fun-filled environment. Some games and manipulatives will be provided, but feel free to bring your child's favorite toy.Tuesday, August 13 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Thursday, August 29 - 10:30am - 11:30am
KENNEDY LIBRARY
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(All Ages)

Join us anytime between 1:00pm and 4:30pm on:
Thursday, June 20 - KENNEDY or WESTERGARD LIBRARIES for a special craft to kick-off our Summer Reading Club!And anytime between 2:00pm and 3:00pm on:
Friday, June 28 - WESTERGARD LIBRARY
Fridays, July 5 and 19 - KENNEDY LIBRARY
Fridays, July 12 and 26 - WESTERGARD LIBRARY
Fridays, August 2, 16 and 30 - KENNEDY LIBRARY
Fridays, August 9 and 23 - WESTERGARD LIBRARY
for special summer crafts.No registration necessary.
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(Grades 1 and up)
Come to learn, come to teach and come to play! All skill levels are welcome. Some instruction and assistance will be available. Bring your own chess board or use one of ours.

Monday, July 8 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Monday, August 12 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
WESTERGARD LIBRARY
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(for ages 3-5 years with a parent or caregiver)
Enjoy a 45-minute program filled with stories and activities.Tuesdays, June 25, July 9 & 23 and August 6 & 13 - 7:00pm - 7:45pm - KENNEDY LIBRARY
Tuesdays, July 2, 16 & 30 - 7:00pm - 7:45pm - WESTERGARD LIBRARY
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(Ages 4 and up)
Enjoy our traditional lunchtime program. Bring your own lunch and enjoy stories, songs and games with the librarian.
Wednesdays, June 26, July 10 & 24 and August 7 - 12:00pm - 12:45pm - WESTERGARD LIBRARY
Wednesdays, July 3, 17 & 31 and August 14 - 12:00pm - 12:45pm - KENNEDY LIBRARY
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(for kids entering Grades 4-6)
Join us for some zany science fun!
Monday, July 8 - 7:00pm
KENNEDY LIBRARY
Please register at Kennedy's Children's Information Desk or by calling 732-463-1633, ext. 7 beginning Monday, July 1. -
for ages 3 and up and their families
Learn about animals that burrow as you enjoy a hands-on meeting with these animals and learn about their personalities through fun facts and stories.Thursday, July 11 - 7:00pm
KENNEDY LIBRARY
No registration necessary.Due to limited space, strollers will not be allowed in program. Due to fire code, program will be closed once maximum occupancy for meeting room is reached.
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for Ages 3 and up and their families
A magic show that will delight and astound!
Thursday, July 18 - 7:00pm
KENNEDY LIBRARY
No registration necessary.
Due to limited space, strollers will not be allowed in program. Due to fire code, program will be closed once maximum occupancy for meeting room is reached. -
for school-aged children
Enjoy summer with popcorn and a movie!
Monday, July 22 - 2:00pm - WESTERGARD LIBRARY
Monday, August 19 - 2:00pm - WESTERGARD LIBRARY
No registration necessary. -
for Ages 3 and up and their families
Take a trip through the mesozoic era with magic, merry mayhem and magnificent props.
Thursday, July 25 - 7:00pm
KENNEDY LIBRARY
No registration necessary.
Due to limited space, strollers will not be allowed in program. Due to fire code, program will be closed once maximum occupancy for meeting room is reached. -
for Ages 3 and up and their families
Join in the fun as Nappy's Puppets presents some of the silliest songs around including 5 Little Monkeys, Little Bunny Foo Foo and The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.Thursday, August 1 - 7:00pm
KENNEDY LIBRARY
No registration necessary.
Due to limited space, strollers will not be allowed in program. Due to fire code, program will be closed once maximum occupancy for meeting room is reached. -
(for ages 2 and 3 with a parent or caregiver)
Join us for stories, songs, activities and a craft.DIGGING DINOSAURS!! - Tuesday, July 16
I LIKE TRUCKS!! - Tuesday, August 6
10:30am
KENNEDY LIBRARY
Please register at Kennedy's Chidlren's Information Desk or by calling 732-463-1633, ext. 7 beginning Monday, July 1. -
For Grades 4-6
Come make a crazy pillow.Wednesday, July 24 - 7:00pm - KENNEDY
Please register at Kennedy's Children's Information Desk or by calling 732-463-1633, ext. 7 beginning Monday, July 1.




