The 2021 Academy Awards are just around the corner! On April 25th the Oscars ceremony will begin at 8pm. This month, the Piscataway Public Library book displays are filled with popular titles that inspired a number of Oscar-nominated films. Whether you’re looking for an older title like Gone with the Wind or one of this […]

Doug Baldwin, Piscataway Public Library’s Associate Director, was recently named the New Jersey Library Association’s Librarian of the Year. Doug’s duties at the Piscataway Public Library include coordinating the MiY Makerspace, where local residents can use 3D printers, a Glowforge laser cutter, sewing machines, and other equipment, or take classes ranging from coding to crochet. […]

Hi Piscataway, I’m Alli! I’m a page at Westergard and I just completed my Master’s in Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies at Rutgers New Brunswick. I love to connect my interests: libraries, pop culture, and feminism, so I’m here to share some recommendations for feminist ebooks and audiobooks we have available at Piscataway Public Library! […]

The Piscataway Public Library celebrates Women’s History Month this March! With an extensive collection of biographies, memoirs, and novels about the experiences of women, the Piscataway Public Library has everything you need to discover new female authors, writers, and stories that are assured to inspire! Here are some of the many titles on display: My […]

Join Piscataway Public Library from March 13th to March 20th to celebrate New Jersey Makers Day with a variety of events to participate in virtually! Whether you want to enhance your STEM, crafting, or manufacturing skills, the NJ Maker’s Day celebration is all about learning new skills and showcasing your talents. Programs are available to […]

Black History Month is a monumental celebration of African Americans’ achievements and their primary role in American history. The rich legacy of African Americans is highlighted in a number of events held this month across the country. Also, contemporary literature that exhibits how impactful Black stories and works are every day plays a large role […]

The National Day of Racial Healing is a time for contemplation and collective action on #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched on Jan. 17, 2017 by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and their Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation community partners, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire […]

National Pizza Week starts the second Sunday in January – this year, it starts on January 10.  Check out one of the titles below to celebrate with your Piscataway Public Library. Place a hold online or using the LMxPRESS PLUS app, or give us a call at Kennedy or Westergard to have a library staff […]

Whether you’re trying to fit in just a few more books before the end of 2020 or looking to jumpstart your 2021 reading, here are some suggestions under (or just over) 200 pages from our Teen Services Department. Juba! by Walter Dean Myers Set in 1840s New York, this story follows William Henry “Juba” Lane as […]

“To do art, you don’t need to be artistic or creative, just like anything, you need to work hard!” These are the words of one of the Tell Your Story: Teen Arts Program Series participants, Dhruv, and we’re so glad to hear them!  Over 130 teens participated in Piscataway Public Library’s multi-session series, exploring the […]