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Children's Services Updates
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(all ages)
Instead of our regular Hodge Podge storytime, stop in for drop-in activities, including crafts and games. No need to register!
Tuesdays, January 17 - February 14
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
WESTERGARD LIBRARY -
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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(Grades 1-3)
The Piscataway Public Library is hosting a reading support program again this winter. Teen volunteers will partner with younger children and read to each other, talk about the stories and get to know each other.
Wednesdays, February 1-29
KENNEDY LIBRARY
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Orientation will be Wednesday, January 25 at 7 p.m.
Please pick up and return an application at the Kennedy Information or Children's Desks or call 732-463-1633. ext 6 for more details. -
(Grades 2 and up)
Come to learn, come to teach, 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.
Mondays, February 6 - March 26
WESTERGARD LIBRARY
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
No registration necessary. For Piscataway residents only. -
(all ages)
Visit the library for a special drop-in craft anytime between 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on:
Wednesday, February 8--WESTERGARD LIBRARY
No registration necessary. -
(Grades 3 - 5)
Come join us for some friendly Wii competition, ping-pong, board and card games... or just watch as others compete.
Thursday, February 9
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
WESTERGARD LIBRARY
No registration necessary. -
(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.
Saturday, February 11--1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
KENNEDY LIBRARY
No registration necessary. -
(Grades K-3)
Teen "buddies" will help children create a Valentine's craft.
Monday, February 13
KENNEDY LIBRARY
7:00 p.m.
Please register at the Children's Information Desk at the Kennedy Library or by calling 732-463-1633, x 7. Registration begins on Tuesday, January 3. You must be a Piscataway resident to register for programs. -
(Grades 2 & up)
Join us and make some fun and interesting creations and you'll see them displayed at the library. Each month we'll have a new theme for our creations. You supply the imagination and we'll supply the blocks.
Thursday, February 16
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
KENNEDY LIBRARY
No registration necessary. -
(Grades 2-5)
Kids will discuss, play games, make a craft and answer trivia based on the Magic School Bus books.
Tuesday, February 21
KENNEDY LIBRARY
7:00 p.m.
Please register at the Children's Information Desk at the Kennedy Library or by calling 732-463-1633, x 7. Registration begins on Tuesday, January 3. You must be a Piscataway resident to register for programs. -
(grades 4-8)
Bring your Nintendo DS to the Library (or use one of ours!) and play networked games with other people. It's a great chance to try new games and have multiplayer challenges!
Saturday, February 18, 1-3 pm---WESTERGARD
Saturday, March 31, 1-3 pm---KENNEDY
Wednesday, April 18, 3:00 - 4:30 pm---WESTERGARD -
(Grades 3 and up)
Come join us and play some Wii games to build movement and communication.
Thursday, February 23
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
WESTERGARD LIBRARY
No registration necessary. -
(Ages 3 and up and their families)
A 45-minute program filled with stories and activities for parents to share with their children. A sign language interpreter will be "signing" the stories as they are read by the librarian.
Tuesday, February 28
KENNEDY LIBRARY
7:00 p.m.
No registration necessary. -
Each year on March 2nd, schools and libraries around the U.S. celebrate the joy of reading with "Read Across America" programs. Piscataway Public Library will offer a special storytime to celebrate this event:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. SEUSS!
(Ages 3 and up with a parent)
Join us for stories, songs, games and a craft as we celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday. You could not, would not, want to miss this special event!
Saturday, March 3
KENNEDY LIBRARY
11:00 a.m.
No registration necessary.
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