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Piscataway Township has a richly diverse population of over 58,000 and is
located in Middlesex County, NJ. Piscataway Public Library is a statewide
leader in public library service and emphasizes community engagement.
Piscataway Public Library nurtures professional development, leadership, and
innovation. The Piscataway Public Library provides opportunities for all members of the community to learn and connect.

The Library offers offers public computer access at 25 workstations and wireless hi-speed internet access. Piscataway Public Library is home to MiY Makerspace, the first public library “makerspace” in New Jersey, which The space was renovated in 2025 with dedicated HVAC and exhaust systems, a new storefront addition, and new finishes and furnishings. The makerspace houses tools and equipment including 3D printers, a laser cutters, digital cutting machines, sewing machines, and computer design software. Multiple laptops at both library buildings facilitate computer classes. A local history collection is available to consult on-site at the Kennedy Library. Professional librarians provide support for the evaluation of resources, reference assistance, reader’s advisory and community-oriented services and programs on-line and in-person.

Approximately 30,000 residents attend the nearly 1,000 programs and events presented annually. Several large scale activities such as Preschool Night at the Library, NJ Makers Day, How to Festival, and Community Arts Day include community organizations and service providers.

Children’s programs include story times to promote early childhood literacy and a variety of activities to foster a love of reading and support children’s learning and development. Teens enjoy their own dedicated spaces at both buildings and participate in a variety of programs including STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities like computer and coding clubs, art classes, writing workshops and book discussions. A popular teen volunteer program promotes community service. Adult programs include educational and cultural presentations, a variety of hands-on classes for strengthening technology skills, art, craft and sewing classes, English conversation and English language learning groups, American Sign Language classes, poetry and writing workshops and book discussion groups.

Library services are offered beyond the buildings with a robust outreach schedule that includes home delivery to residents unable to visit in person, classroom visits for grades pre-k to high school, and attendance at a variety of local events.

The Library’s collection of books, DVDs, downloadable e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and other digital media are available for loan to library cardholders. Piscataway Public Library’s membership in the STELLA consortium allow for seamless borrowing from over 5050 local libraries through a shared catalog. The Library is fine free to enhance access to all of the resources and collections.