View events for all ages on our Events Calendar.
Do you want to volunteer at the library?
Our Teen Volunteer program serves Piscataway residents ages 12-18 only. You must attend one of our orientation sessions to review basic guidelines and view a required training video. Please check our Calendar for upcoming dates! Please note that we expect our volunteers to be mature enough to . . .
- keep track of and record their own volunteer hours;
- communicate directly with staff via email (we want to hear from you, not your parents!)
- engage verbally with patrons during volunteer shifts
Questions can be directed to our Teen Services Librarians at teens@piscatawaylibrary.org. Please put “Volunteer” in the subject line.
Book Recommendations
Check out:
- Novelist – Find favorite authors or books or get a description of a plot or genre.
- Novelist K-8 – This is your guide to books for younger readers.
eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, Music & More!
eLibraryNJ: Download eBooks and audiobooks directly to your computer, tablet or mobile device using your library card. Piscataway Library cardholders should select the library “Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium” when signing in.
Garden State Book Teen Awards: The Garden State Teen Book Award is a project of the Young Adult Section of the New Jersey Library Association in which individuals vote on all relevant Teen fiction and nonfiction genres. For voting information, please click here or on the above link. For any more questions regarding The Garden State Teen Book Awards, please click here. For the list of books for the Garden State Book Teen Awards, please click here.
RBdigital: RBdigital offers a wide range of magazines to choose from. All you need is a library card!
EBSCO: EBSCO has made the following e-book collections available to all libraries in New Jersey as a courtesy through June: Academic Search Ultimate; Business Source Ultimate; EBSCO eBooks Academic Collection; EBSCO eBooks Public Library Collection; EBSCO eBooks High School Collection; EBSCO eBook K-8 Collection; and EBSCO eBooks Cricket Media Collection. All materials are available in unlimited format – no wait times for popular titles.
Libby/eLibrary NJ:
- Download the Libby app on your smartphone, tablet, or device
- Log-in by selecting Library “Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium” and then entering your Piscataway library card number and pin number. (If you don’t know your pin number you can call 732-463-1633 or 732-752-1166 and we can look it up.)
- Click on “Library” to browse or search for the title you are looking for
- Select “Borrow” or “Place Hold”. Borrow means that it’s available and you can download it right now! Place holds means that it’s not available, and you can sign-up to be notified when it is available for download.
Hoopla: H
oopla is a digital media service providing movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows that you can borrow using your library card. Enjoy these materials on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV. Titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. Please note: our library has a daily lending limit.
- Download the Hoopla app on your smartphone, tablet, or device
- Select “Sign Up”
- Type the information asked for in the boxes
- Choose “Piscataway Public Library”
- Type in your Library Card number
- Browse or search for books, movies, music, comics, and TV shows!
Note: you may borrow up to 5 titles from Hoopla each month
For more ways to access eBooks and digital content, visit: https://piscatawaylibrary.org/econtent/
Erica:
My favorite part of being a Librarian is planning events, like slime and melted crayon art. I also love talking about books. I enjoy reading nonfiction, mysteries, and realistic fiction. You’ll find me at both Kennedy and Westergard! Stop by and say hello!
Kate-Lynn:
Hi! I love working with the teens in Piscataway because I like connecting them to resources in our community and coming up with fun program ideas! When I’m not at work, you can find me crocheting, reading, or tinkering with a new craft idea! I love to read- some of my favorite authors are Mindy McGinnis, Tiffany D. Jackson and Deb Caletti. Stop by the Kennedy Teen Space to say hi!
Lu:
Hey, hey, I’m the Lubrarian (Lu + Librarian). I used to live at my local library and hound them for manga, so I decided to turn that into my career. For fun, I play video games, write, and (gasp) read. My favorite things to read are stories that make me either believe in the inherent good of the world or weep uncontrollably. I’m always down to talk; if there was a degree in yapping, I’d have a PhD. Visit me at either branch! I’ll give you a sales pitch on what manga you should pick up.
Susan:
Hello! I love being a member of the PPL Teen Services team. I am enjoy building our YA collection, planning creative programs, and visitng teens in the community so showcase all the amazing things that the library can do for them! Outside of the library, I love to cook, scrapbook, sew, and take fun day trips with my family. Nonfiction is a genre close to my heart, but I will read just about anything! Some of my recent favorites are The Judgement of Yoyo Gold and Icarus. I can usually be found at the Westergard branch, so drop in to say hi, and check out our Teen Room while you’re here!
Teen Space Usage Policy
Teen Spaces at the Kennedy and Westergard Branches of Piscataway Public Library are for teens. These areas are specifically designed to provide Piscataway residents in grades 6-12 with a place in the library where they can meet, socialize, study, and access books and other materials intended specifically for their age group. During hours of the day when teenagers are not in school, this will be a teen only space, and adults and young children will not be allowed to use the furniture or computers in the teen space. Exceptions may be made for tutors working with teenage students, or adults or children who are accompanied by a teen. Patrons who are not teens are welcome to check out Young Adult materials, but should not occupy the Teen Space for longer than necessary for browsing, at the discretion of the Reference Librarian on duty. Adults may be permitted to use furniture and computers in the teen spaces during times of the day when school is in session. Exact hours may be subject to change, depending on the schedule of Piscataway Schools.
Teen Space Rules
Be respectful. Be courteous. No excessive cursing or other disrespectful language. Quiet conversations only. No music without headphones.
Respect others. Respect other people’s personal space and property. No bullying, name-calling, fighting or play-fighting.
Respect the space. . . including the materials, equipment, and furniture.
Respect the rules. Failure to adhere to this conduct code will result in the suspension of library privileges.
Collection and Development Policy
