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.
Teens! Join us in our Discovery Studio on Monday, September 24 at 6pm. We will be crafting bookmarks out of wire for all your back to school reading needs! Bring a friend, or two, and get creative!
Come to the library in your jammies and hear some stories! Ages 6 and under.
Play bingo at the library and win prizes! All ages.
We will be talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing during this literacy readiness storytime. Children 4 & under with caregiver.
Celebrate National Yoga Month at the library with gentle, FREE, chair yoga, breathing, and guided meditation. Kathleen Williams returns to lead this weekly class, 9/5 through 9/26. All experience and fitness levels welcome. Register by calling 732-340-1551, ext. 212 or by visiting the Reference Desk. Adults only.
Join us for the family-friendly movie Ferdinand on the library’s big screen! Refreshments provided.
Teens! Enjoy fun, good friends, music and light refreshments in our cafe area! Terry Jeter, a relationship coach, will be on hand to talk about challenges teens may face in their daily lives. 7-7:45pm. Please join us!
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+)
Spend time with fellow food lovers and Vanessa Young of Thirsty Radish as we explore how to identify and preserve meaningful traditions for ourselves, family, and friends and why it is important. Learn ways to beautifully document and preserve recipes, photographs, cooking knowledge, and more, using technology and creativity. Tips, tools, and inspiration will help you to mine the past for food memories ranging from holiday celebrations to weekday meals. Feel free to bring along a favorite recipe from your family or cultural heritage.
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!