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Please note that both Piscataway Public Library locations are closed on Friday, April 3, and Sunday, April 5.

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Kennedy Library, Online, Westergard Library, Off Site

Both Piscataway Public Library locations are closed for a scheduled holiday.

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Story Time with Mr. F - a Mr. F avatar stands in front of bookshelves with an open book in their hand

Family Story Time with Mr. F

Monday, May 11, 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.!

Upcoming
Registration Required
On an ombre pink background, hands are fingerspelling "ASL" on the left side. On the right side an image of 2 men & 2 women sit facing one another using ASL. A blue border beneath them has the words "ASL for Beginners 2; Mondays April 27-May 18 7PM | Westergard; Registration Required" in 3 lines of white lettering..

ASL For Beginners Level 2

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

American Sign Language for Beginners Level 2

Open
Registration Required
The Italian secret

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy MiY Makerspace at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to our mystery book club for adult readers! It's all about the great genre of whodunits, detectives and puzzles to solve. Please join us and we will untangle it together. 

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
skies

Art Lesson - Van Gogh's Skies

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to learn about three of Van Gogh's iconic skies and practice some of the techniques.

This is an in-person program for teens ages 12-18 or in grades 6-12. Please be prompt!

Open
Registration Required
The Write Group

The Write Group

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Conference Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Registration Required
Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 8:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Friends Event
Age Group:
Adults

Come shop the Friends Book Sale! Amazing deals on all kinds of books, from picture books to history tomes.

Here Comes the Bride

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

This program explores a variety of wedding customs. Traditions like white dresses, tiered cakes, rings and toasts are expected by modern wedding attendees and diligently followed by most modern couples.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Friends Event
Age Group:
Adults

Come shop the Friends Book Sale! Amazing deals on all kinds of books, from picture books to history tomes.

watercolor

Intro to Watercolor Pencil

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Intro to Watercolor Pencil: Paint Like the Impressionists

Upcoming
Registration Required
Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Friends Event
Age Group:
Adults

Come shop the Friends Book Sale! Amazing deals on all kinds of books, from picture books to history tomes.

Open
Registration Required
An image that says "Pottery Class with BISC Pottery Studio". In the background, there is a rectangular bowl painted with a green glaze.

Pottery Class with BISC Pottery Studio

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join BISC Pottery Studio for a hands-on pottery experience! Learn hand-building techniques as you create your own ceramic bowl out of clay. All supplies will be provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Friends Event
Age Group:
Adults

Come shop the Friends Book Sale! Amazing deals on all kinds of books, from picture books to history tomes.

Open
Registration Required
On an ombre pink background, hands are fingerspelling "ASL" on the left side. On the right side an image of 2 men & 2 women sit facing one another using ASL. A blue border beneath them has the words "ASL for Beginners 2; Mondays April 27-May 18 7PM | Westergard; Registration Required" in 3 lines of white lettering..

ASL For Beginners Level 2

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

American Sign Language for Beginners Level 2

Open
Registration Required

Local History Collection Open Hours

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Kennedy Local History Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Local History Collection at Piscataway Public Library contains information about the township’s founding families, histor

Open
Registration Required
Story Time

Ms. Erica's Enchanted Tales

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers

Join Ms. Erica for stories, songs, and a craft! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Rhyme Time

Rhyme Time

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers

Ages 6-24 months

Upcoming
Registration Required

Library Closed

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Kennedy Library, Online, Westergard Library, Off Site

Both Piscataway Public Library locations are closed for a scheduled holiday.

Closing
a pile of buttons reading "VOTE"

Primary Election: Early Voting

05/26/2026 @ 10:00am to 05/31/2026 @ 6:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Civic
Age Group:
Adults

Early Voting is available at Kennedy Library for the Primary Election. 

Early Voting hours are: 

Lego castle and car.

Lego Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kennedy Children's 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.

Pride Hour

Pride Hour

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a craft night where you will learn how to make your own macramé rainbow ornament. Craft a miniature rainbow using your favorite colors, or take inspiration from the colors of Pride flags!

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
Book cover for By Any Other Name by Jodi Piccoult surrounded by a bed of red roses

Historical Fiction Discussion

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult 

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.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event