1000 Books Before Kindergarten
The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide initiative that encourages parents and caregivers to read 1,000 books before entering kindergarten.
Library Services
Ask a Librarian
Connect with staff for questions about your library account, accessing digital content, help finding a book, and other questions about library services. (link to Hubspot)
Borrowing
Materials available for loan at the Piscataway Public Library include: fiction and nonfiction books; magazines; world language materials; literacy materials; audiobooks; DVDs.
Donate Books
At this time, donations are being accepted by the Friends of Piscataway Public Library by appointment only. Please fill out the book donation form here, and a member of the Friends will be in touch.
ESL
Piscataway Public Library has many helpful resources for immigrants, including:
ESL Classes, materials for learning English, and citizenship materials.
GED Online Testing Site
The New Jersey Department of Education is adopting a new process for GED test in administration. The department’s goal is to increase the number of places where students can take the GED test online. The online GED test does not need to be taken at a test center.
Get a Library Card
New to the library? After hours? Piscataway residents may apply for a library card online. We will email your library credentials within a few days.
Home Delivery
If you are unable to physically come to the library to borrow materials due to limited or long-term illness or disability, please consider our home delivery service. Home delivery occurs once a month.
To inquire about and/or register for home delivery, please call Nadine, Ruby, or Cecilia at 732-463-1633.
Interlibrary Loans
Piscataway Public Library cardholders can request interlibrary loans by visiting or telephoning one of the Library’s information desks.
Large Print Book Collection
The Library offers large print fiction and nonfiction at both Kennedy and Westergard.
Library to Go
Library to Go, our door-side contact-free pick up service is available. This service is available at both Piscataway Public Library locations.
Open Borrowing
Piscataway Public Library participates in Open Borrowing with many libraries across New Jersey.
Portable Hearing Loops
The Library offers assistive listening devices (hearing loops) at both Kennedy and Westergard.
Print, Fax, Scan, Copy
The library offers a number of computers that print to our public printers. The cost is $0.10 per page for black-and-white printing, and $0.25 per page for color printing.
Reciprocal Borrowing
Piscataway Public Library also participates in reciprocal borrowing programs with local area libraries, allowing our patrons to borrow materials from those participating libraries.