On Thursday evenings at 7pm, the Adult Service Librarians host Book Chat.  It’s an informal virtual gathering to talk about books with other readers. All genres are covered, and here are some of the authors or titles that were discussed this week.   The links connect to the eLibraryNJ holding of the title, and you […]

Are you looking for something to do this weekend?  While you can’t just jump in the car and drive somewhere, there are opportunities to travel the world online and soak up some museums, zoos, aquariums, and other fun activities.  Just think of the money you’ll save on gas, admissions, and snacks! Gather your family and […]

Did you ever want to attend an author reading but couldn’t get tickets, or had a schedule conflict, or just didn’t go because what if you don’t like it and want to leave early?  Here is a partial list of virtual author talks that are taking place. We will add more as they are announced. […]

During this unprecedented time, the staff at Piscataway Public Library want to remain engaged with our community of users.  While we recognize that each of us carries a burden right now, we hope to maintain some sense of connection during this time of social distancing.  Here are some ways you can continue to use the […]

If there was a place where in one day you could sample a multitude of hands-on activities, for all ages, wouldn’t you want to go?  You can! Maker’s Day is being celebrated state wide on March 21, 2020 and the Piscataway Public Library is a proud participant. Both branches will offer a variety of maker […]

Many people are familiar with the large-scale Summer Reading Programs offered for children and young adults at almost every public library.  If you read the December 23, 2019 blog post (Are you ready for a Reading Challenge?), you might have heard about the Piscataway Public Library Adult Reading Challenge.  This one is for grown-ups, and […]

Are you looking for a new book to carry you through the dreary month of February?  Several long-popular authors such as James Patterson, Danielle Steel, and Isabel Allende have new releases in February.  They will likely have long wait lists, but there are lots of other authors with new books for February. Below are a […]

Bookish social media is a fun way to connect with friends and fellow readers.  The most popular and probably most user-friendly site is Goodreads. Goodreads is an easy way to keep track of all those slips of paper with titles scribbled on them that you heard about from a friend, read about in a magazine, […]

Are you resolving to read more in the new year?  There are several small steps you can take to increase your reading time and reach your goals.  Check out what these bloggers have to say about keeping your reading resolutions: Katura Hudson is a writer, editor, and communication professional from NJ who gives tips such […]

Another new year brings a fresh crop of reading challenges.  Reading challenges can help you out of a reading slump, or can help you widen your reading horizons.  Don’t stick with your comfort genres, branch out this year!  Read below to see which challenge is right for you.   Book Riot Read Harder Challenge – a […]