Closed Sunday, January 25

Piscataway Public Library will be closed due to inclement weather on Sunday, January 25.

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U.S. Navy: Top Gun

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 1.

Cancelled
This event is in the "Teens" group

Destressing with DiY Slime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to make your slime and practice mindful destressing!

This is an in-person event for patrons ages 12-18 or in grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

MiY Kids Create

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Kennedy MiY Makerspace at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Ages 8 to 11

Join Ms. Karin in the MiY Makerspace for a fun project! Learn how the button maker works while coloring or creating your own design. 

No late admittance. Thank you!

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Time with Mr. F

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kennedy Children's Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Story Time with Mr. F:

Ages 3-10 years Enjoy read-alouds of popular picture books while exploring engaging themes with Mr. F.!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Valentine's Day Luminaries with Art Experiences NJ

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Create a beautiful Valentine's Day themed luminary with artist Lynn Schwartz of Art Experience NJ!

Registration is required. This event is only for teens entering grades 7-12, ages 12-18. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Tales for Tails

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-5

Drop in to practice reading to trained therapy dogs from Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. Feel free to bring your favorite book or use one from the library. Great for reluctant or struggling readers!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Children

Grades 1 to 5

Join us for a creative building experience. We'll supply the Legos and you supply the imagination. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pride Hour

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a film screening of Bottoms (2023) starring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri! A brief discussion of the movie will follow.

Pride Hour:

Pride Hour is a monthly social hour and safe space for LGBTQ+ adults and their allies. Join us on the last Wednesday evening of the month for a different activity!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish-English Language Exchange

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Cafe at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Discussion, New Americans
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a native Spanish speaker wanting to improve your English speaking skills? Or are you fluent in English, but learning how to speak Spanish? Join this language exchange conversation group!

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Family STEM Night!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kennedy Children's Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Maker, Story Time
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3+

Join us for Family Stem featuring a story time and hands on building stations! Welcome to ages 3+ with a caregiver.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Watercolor Workshop: Snowy Day

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

A watercolor of a red house in the snow often features a vibrant red structure contrasting with soft, cool tones (blues, grays, whites) for snow and sky, creating a feeling of cozy solitude or peaceful stillness using gentle washes, subtle s

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group

Rhyme Time

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers

Ages 6-24 months

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Kids ages 4 to 7 are invited to come to the library with a favorite stuffed friend! Enjoy some activities during the program, and then leave your friend at the library for a SLEEPOVER!! 

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Breakfast

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Kids who dropped off their stuffed animals on January 30th are invited back to pick them up and enjoy a bagel breakfast! Hear all about your furry friend's BIG adventure at the library. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Food for Thought: Tasty Titles

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Piscataway Public Library presents Food for Thought: Tasty Titles. Enjoy a feast for the mind with books about food! Stop by this event for reading recommendations and conversation.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group

Stay 'n' Play

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers

Come mingle with other parents/caregivers as your child/children play. Good opportunity to chat with other caregivers and socialize. 

Please register in order to get updates. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Advanced ESL Conversation

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
New Americans
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open on Monday, January 19.

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.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Waterfall Valentine Cards

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to craft a personalized waterfall Valentine's Day card! Keep it for yourself or gift it to someone special.

This is an in-person program for patrons ages 12-18 or in grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner ESL

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Conference Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
New Americans
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open on Monday, January 19.

Beginner ESL:

Free English classes for adults who are beginning to learn English. Contact esl@piscatawaylibrary.org to register.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group

Story Time with Sharon

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers

Bring your kids ages 18 months - 5 years for a special story time with Councilmember Sharon Carmichael and library staff! Enjoy books, songs, and free play.

Registration encouraged. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner ESL

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kennedy Conference Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
New Americans
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open on Monday, January 19.

Beginner ESL:

Free English classes for adults who are beginning to learn English. Contact esl@piscatawaylibrary.org to register.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Sew a Felt Critter

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Kennedy MiY Makerspace at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Teens

Practice some basic hand sewing skills and create a super cute felt critter! 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Art for Little Hands

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers, Children

Art for Little Hands

Ages 2-5 years

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Advanced ESL Conversation

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Conference Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
New Americans
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open on Monday, January 19.

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.

Full
Registration Required