Maybe you’re not ready, or just not interested in participating in NaNoWriMo as a writer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t participate at all. Besides following along on social media and encouraging and supporting your friends and family in their novel-writing endeavors, join in as a reader! Pick up or download one of the great […]
Continue readingIt’s NaNoWriMo! What’s that?
November is NaNoWriMo! NaNoWriMo is short for National Novel Writing Month. They say it best in their own words – “NaNoWriMo is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, […]
Continue readingWhat’s your Great American Read?
Did you follow along with the Great American Read on PBS? The final episode just aired, and announced that the winner is Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird – certainly an American classic! Have you read it already? This librarian hasn’t read it since they were in grammar school. If you’re looking to refresh your […]
Continue readingWhat’s a banned book and how do I get one?
Banned Books Week is coming up at the end of September, and we’re excited to read them with you. They’re the focus of September’s Adult Reading Challenge, but read on for banned books for everyone of every age. But wait, what are we talking about when we talk about banned books? Banned books are books […]
Continue readingLoved the show? Read the book!
You’ve been watching them – on television or on DVD or streaming on Hulu or Netflix or Prime… but have you read the book? Keep reading to find out about the books behind your favorite shows. The Alienist (TNT) NYC Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt calls on criminal psychologist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler to secretly investigate the […]
Continue readingLibraries Rock! Summer Reading Club
We’re so excited – warm weather is here and summer is in full swing! Every year, the Piscataway Public Library offers a unique summer reading program to our community to encourage children to read for pleasure, to encourage caregivers to read to their babies & toddlers on a daily basis, and to aid in the […]
Continue readingAre you ready for Tinker Camp?
Looking for ways to engage your children with science and technology this summer? Children entering grades K-5 are encouraged to sign up for Tinker Camp! One of last year’s campers plays with slime! Tinker Camp will be running this summer as a part of Piscataway Public Library’s Summer of Make, thanks to funding by the […]
Continue readingWelcome to our new website
We’re so happy to see you here! The Piscataway Public Library staff have been working to make the website easier to use, so the information you’re looking for is easier to find. We think you’ll find that the website works a lot better on your phone or tablet now, too. In this blog, we’ll be […]
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