Piscataway Public Library
🏢 Piscataway Public Library · Piscataway, New Jersey
Piscataway Public Library
Piscataway Public Library operates two branches — the main John F. Kennedy Library at 500 Hoes Lane and the Westergard Library at 20 Murray Avenue — together serving this Middlesex County township that is home to Rutgers University. The Kennedy Library is open seven days a week including Sunday afternoons, with evening hours until 9pm Monday through Thursday.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–9pm |
| Thursday | 10am–9pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Phone: (732) 463-1633
Website: piscatawaylibrary.org
Plus Code: 87G7GGPH+QM (Piscataway, NJ)
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📖 About Piscataway Public Library
Piscataway Public Library is governed by a Board of Trustees under New Jersey law (NJSA 40:54-1) and serves Piscataway Township, a diverse Middlesex County community that borders New Brunswick, Rutgers University's main campus and the banks of the Raritan River. The two-branch system — Kennedy Library at 500 Hoes Lane and Westergard Library at 20 Murray Avenue — offers a combined program calendar spanning babies, children, teens and adults, with weekly storytimes, arts workshops, sewing classes and cultural events that reflect the township's multicultural population. The library uses the STELLA NJ discovery platform for catalog searches and provides museum passes to local attractions including the Battleship New Jersey. Library Director Heidi Cramer oversees the system.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Two-branch system: Kennedy Library (500 Hoes Lane) open 7 days, Westergard Library (20 Murray Ave) open Mon–Sat
- Museum passes available for the Battleship New Jersey and other area attractions
- Active programming for all ages — babies, children, teens and adults — at both branches
- Located adjacent to Rutgers University's Piscataway campus in Middlesex County
- Catalog powered by STELLA NJ statewide discovery platform
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Piscataway cardholders access New Jersey's statewide and library digital resources free of charge:
📚 Services
- Two branches: Kennedy Library (500 Hoes Lane) and Westergard Library (20 Murray Ave)
- Museum passes to Battleship New Jersey and area cultural venues
- Free library cards for Piscataway residents and eligible Middlesex County residents
- Public computers, printing and free Wi-Fi at both branches
- Online catalog and account access via STELLA NJ
- Reference assistance at both locations
- Interlibrary loan through the New Jersey library network
🎸 Programs
- Boogie Woogie Babies — Tuesdays at 10:30am (Kennedy Library)
- Art Around the World — multicultural arts workshops for adults
- Welcoming Week events and multilingual storytelling
- Intro to Sewing and craft workshops for adults
- Meet the Masters! Art Workshop for children (Westergard Library)
- Rhyme Time for young children (Westergard Library)
- Year-round events for babies, children, teens and adults at both branches
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours at the Westergard Library branch?
Westergard Library at 20 Murray Avenue is open Monday through Thursday 10am–9pm and Friday–Saturday 10am–5pm. It is closed on Sundays. For the most current schedule call (732) 752-1166.
How does Piscataway Public Library's museum pass program work?
The library offers museum passes to local attractions — including the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial — that cardholders can reserve. Passes are available to borrow just like a book. Check the library's website for current pass availability and reservation details.
Is the Piscataway Public Library connected to Rutgers University?
The Piscataway Public Library is a separate public library serving Piscataway Township residents — it is distinct from Rutgers University Libraries. However, the township borders the Rutgers Busch and Livingston campuses, and the library serves many residents affiliated with the university.
What is the STELLA NJ catalog used by Piscataway Public Library?
STELLA NJ is a statewide library discovery platform that allows cardholders to search the catalogs of multiple New Jersey public libraries in one place. Piscataway Public Library uses STELLA NJ at pis.search.stellanj.org so you can find books and place holds online.
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