Rahway Public Library
Dance to the music and play some instruments! Ages 6 and under.
We will be talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing during this literacy readiness storytime. For children 4 years old and under with a caregiver. No registration required.
Have a blast playing BINGO at the library! Ages 4 and up.
Come to the library in your jammies and heart some stories! For all ages.
Do you have old coins or stamps you think might be worth something? Bring them in to the library for a FREE 15 minute appointment with a professional coin, paper currency and stamp consultant and see if there might be treasure hiding in your trash. Register for this program by visiting the Reference Desk or by calling 732-340-1551
The Friends of the Rahway Public Library will meet at the library at 7:00 pm on the second Thursday of each month.
Lady Bird (2017) R | 1h 34min | Comedy, Drama Starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf Nominated for 5 Academy Awards, this film tells the story of a high school senior from the "wrong side of the tracks." She longs for adventure, sophistication, and opportunity, but finds none of that in her Sacramento Catholic high school.
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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.
Use NoveList to answer the question, “What should I read next?” Search titles by plot, author and genre or find read-alikes, book discussion questions and more. Browse reading suggestions for adults, teens and kids.
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!