Rahway Public Library
Don't have internet at home? Going on a trip and not sure if there will be public WiFi? Then why not borrow a hotspot! A hotspot is a portable device that will allow you to connect up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled computers or electronic devices almost wherever you are: at home, on the bus, or in the park. The hotspot works in any area covered by the Sprint 3G or 4G LTE network. See if one is available or put one on hold by clicking here. This program was made possible by a generous donation from the Friends of the Rahway Public Library.
The Rahway Public Library is a partner with the 2020 US Census. Stay tuned for more information and to learn how the library can help you complete your online form.
Facing challenges researching your family tree? Learn African-American family history research tips from an expert! Presented by Gene Armstead of the Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society Inc. New Jersey Chapter AAHGS-NJ
Join us for the first of four weekly sessions of gentle chair yoga, restorative guided meditation, and breathing techniques for stress reduction. Come to one or register for all four! Classes led by Kathleen Williams, Ph.D., Counseling Psychologist and certified Yoga instructor. Free and open to the public. All experience and fitness levels welcome! Please register at Reference desk or by calling 732-340-1551, ext. 212.
Practice shapes, colors, animals, and more with early literacy bingo. Ages 1-5 with caregiver.
Drop in all month to celebrate Women's History Month with a scavenger hunt and win a prize!
It's never too early to bring your baby to the library! Come to this interactive storytime designed exclusively for infants and their caregivers.
Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages birth-5 with caregiver.
Play with exciting technology and get creative. Thanks to the Union County Freeholders for sponsoring this program. Ages 3-12.
Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month. Bring your hooks and yarn. Work on a project or learn a new technique! Program is free for teens and adults (16+)
Play bingo at the library and win some prizes! Ages 4-12.
Come build with the Library's collection of DUPLOs. Ages 2-5.
Join us for the second of four weekly sessions of gentle chair yoga, restorative guided meditation, and breathing techniques for stress reduction. Come to one or register for all four! Classes led by Kathleen Williams, Ph.D., Counseling Psychologist and certified Yoga instructor. Free and open to the public. All experience and fitness levels welcome! Please register at Reference desk or by calling 732-340-1551, ext. 212.
Bringing you hundreds of thousands of movies, audiobooks and more, hoopla is a revolutionary digital service. From Hollywood blockbusters to best selling authors – not just the hits, but the niche and hard-to-find as well – hoopla provides you the freedom you've been searching for to experience, explore and enjoy what you want, when you want, and where you want.
Ancestry Library Edition is a comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history research. Includes the digitized images of U.S., U.K., Canadian, Australian and German Census records, U.S. Military records back to the 1600's, Court, Land, tax and probate records, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, and much more. Available only from within the library.
Download eBooks today! The Rahway Public library has signed on with eLibrary NJ and Overdrive to bring you an extensive collection of eBooks and downloadable audio. Browse their calalog and start downloading now!
Learning Express is easily one of the most comprehensive test prep resources available today. By logging into this site, students can take practice tests related to elementary, middle, and high school basic skills, practice for the SAT exam, and prepare for advanced placement testing in most subject areas.
Optimal Resume is our premier career resource. Use this site to create high-impact, interactive career materials such as resumes and cover letters, present your materials on the web or in print, assess your skills, participate in practice video interviews, and even post video resumes!
One of the most full feature resources for learning a new language. Listen to native speakers, work on your pronounciation, and learn read in your new language all for free!
Documenting almost 160 years of Rahway's past, the online newspaper archive is an excellent resource for local history, obituaries, and for learning about the events that made Rahway the city it is today.
From online databases to local history resources to practice test, the Rahway Public Library has a vast array of digital and electronic sources. Find an obituary, read old newspapers, or research a topic all without leaving your home.
The Friends of the Rahway Public Library are a dedicated group of volunteers whose work benefits the library. Find out what they're up to and what you can do to help!
Meet the Board of Trustees and staff. Read our policies. Find out about the history of the library, its evolution, and where it's heading in the future!