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The Art of Alma Thomas

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an uplifting lecture on the life and work of Alma Thomas, a pioneering artist whose vibrant abstractions continue to inspire generations.

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

Tales for Tails

Tuesday, April 28, 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!

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

Friends of Piscataway Public Library Meeting

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy MiY Makerspace at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Friends Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Friends of Piscataway Public Library work to support the Piscataway Public Library and the community served by the Library. 

This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group

Sensory Play

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers

for ages 2-5

Let's play! Discover the magic of learning through sensory play at Exploration Stations.

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

Lego Club

Wednesday, April 29, 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: Food for Thought

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to discuss I’ll Have What He’s Having by Adib Khorram!

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

The Revolution in Central New Jersey

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about what it really takes to be a re-enactor, from Dan McCarthy of the Hessian Fieldjaegers, an authentic Revolutionary War reenactment group within the British Brigade.

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

Food for Thought: International Inspiration

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we welcome back Chef Sank of Eat Krave Love, who will demonstrate internationally inspired dishes while bringing cultures together through her cooking.

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

Rhyme Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers

Ages 6-24 months

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

Community Arts Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kennedy Central at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Join us for Community Arts Day! Enjoy music and dance performances and table displays with traditional, handmade and cultural art, photography, calligraphy, poetry, sculptures, jewelry, clothing, and more. 

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

Stay 'n' Play

Monday, May 4, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens

Teens entering Grades 9-12 are invited to join us at this orientation session to learn how to volunteer at the library. We will be going over basic guidelines and viewing a required training video. 

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

Story Time with Sharon

Tuesday, May 5, 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. 

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

Art Around the World: Block-Printing

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Westergard Meeting Room at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The ancient art of block printing makes designing beautiful scarves fun and easy! Each participant receives a kit with a white pure cotton "dupatta" or a long scarf and a hand-carved wood block to make their beautiful creation.

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

Friends of Piscataway Public Library Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy MiY Makerspace at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Friends Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Friends of Piscataway Public Library work to support the Piscataway Public Library and the community served by the Library. 

This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Preschool Night at the Library

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers, Adults

Join us for a fun-filled evening! Activities will include crafts, games, resource tables, and more! Light refreshments will be served. 

Please register each individual member of your family that will be joining us. 

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

Knitting Circle

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kennedy Cafe at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a new knitting circle on every first Thursday of each month! Relax and connect with others who love knitting and crocheting. Please bring your own projects and supplies. No instruction will be provided.

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

Poetry Open Mic

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us at this open mic event! Spoken word artist Joseph Reuben Fuller will perform several pieces and participants will have the chance to write and perform their poems.

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

Rhyme Time

Friday, May 8, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bumble Bee Embroidery

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to learn and practice basic embroidery stitches. Participants will bring their kit home to finish! All supplies are included.

This is an in-person event for patrons ages 12-18 or in grades 6-8. Registration is required.

Open
Registration Required

Library Closed

All Day
Kennedy Library, Online, Westergard Library, Off Site

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

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group

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