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.
Find the "eggs" hidden around the library and get a free book! All ages. This drop-in program will run every day from 4/13 through 4/20.
Robots in disguise! Join us as we show the film, Bumblebee, in our auditorium on our big screen! Free! All are welcome to attend! Rated PG-13.
We are celebrating Earth Day at the library by launching our brand new nature-watching station in the Children's Room! Drop by any time from 4/22 to 4/30 for plant and animal search activities. All ages.
Wear your fanciest attire for this fancy tea party! Sign up at the Children's Desk. Ages 3-7.
Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages 4 and under with caregiver. No registration required.
Create your own globe luminary! Ages 6-12.
Play BINGO and win some prizes!
Watch a kids movie on the big screen. Light refreshments provided. All ages.
Dress in your jammies for a cozy storytime! Ages 6 and under.
Law Day 2019 - Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society. Join us for this Law Day celebration as Elyla Huertas of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey presents an overview of how these two foundational freedoms affect our daily lives in 2019. Discussion and question and answer period will follow, time permitting. Free, all are welcome! Light refreshments served.
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!