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Welcome

The Rahway Public Library hosts a variety of events for children, teens, and adults.

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The Friends of the Rahway Public Library

The Friends of the Rahway Public Library is a volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides fundraising and support to the library. Since 2010, we have raised thousands of dollars through activities including annual book sales, fundraising dinners, scavenger hunts, and other fun activities. These events have helped bring the community together and focused attention on the library as an important community hub.


The funds raised have helped support children’s activities and educational programs, purchased additional books for lending, and provided necessary items not covered in the ordinary budget. Won’t you help support our efforts and join the Friends of the Rahway Public Library? Simply complete the form found here, enclose your payment (cash or check), and return it to the Rahway Public Library in person or by mail.


Thank you for your support!


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Flocking

Folks are used to seeing robins and other birds in the warmer weather in our area. This year, they may also see flocks of pink flamingos! Don’t be surprised—as part of our fundraising efforts, the Friends are offering to surprise a fun-loving friend of your choosing with a yard full of flamingos. Just say the word, provide the donation, and the flock will alight. These flamingos will roost on the lawn for twenty-four to forty-eight hours, when they will mysteriously migrate elsewhere.

The flocking is done in good spirits and is not meant to be mean in any manner. A letter accompanies our feathered friends explaining their arrival, but will not divulge who is responsible. Of course, their removal is done at no charge.

If you would like to surprise one of your friends, we ask for a donation of $25, assuming the flocking is in Rahway. Flockings requested for locations outside of Rahway are priced on a case-by-case scenario.

Our lips are not sealed, however; the culprit can be revealed for a minimum donation of $10.

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Stream movies with Hoopla!

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.

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Ebscohost

The library's most comprehensive research resource. Search thousands of magazines covering topics as varied as business, education, and science. Ebsco also provides access to many popular magazine titles - many available in fulltext.

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A Whole World of Stories

9/23/2017 @ 3:00 PM
Help us celebrate the Rahway Culture Crawl! Join us as we experience different cultures through the art of storytelling and a whole world of stories – from here, there, and everywhere – featuring master storyteller Denise McCormack.

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Lego Club

9/25/2017 @ 6:30 PM
Make something out of Legos and put it on display! Ages 5 and up.

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Hours

Monday...............9-8
Tuesday...............9-5
Wednesday.........9-8
Thursday.............9-8
Friday...................9-5
Saturday..............9-5

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Teen Screen Presents

9/25/2017 @ 5:00 PM
Join us as the "Teen Screen Presents" in our auditorium Monday, 9/25 at 5pm. All are welcome to attend. PG-13.

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Stream movies and music, download e-books, magazines, and more!

From online databases to local history resources to practice test, the Rahway Public Library has a vast array of digital and electronic sources. Download a book, watch a movie, or read a magazine all without leaving your home.

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Music and Movement

9/26/2017 @ 10:30 AM
Bring your child to this hands-on class to sing songs, play instruments, and dance along with our professional music instructor. For ages 1-6. Sponsored by the Union County Freeholders.

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Toddler Time

9/27/2017 @ 10:30 AM
We will be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing during this literacy readiness storytime. For children birth - 4 with a caregiver. No registration required.

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ESL Conversation Group

9/27/2017 @ 6:00 PM
Drop in for our weekly ESL Conversation Group. The group focuses on practicing English in an informal and friendly setting with discussions on a variety of practical, everyday and general interest topics. No registration required.

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Movie for Kids

9/30/2017 @ 2:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon movie! Call the library for the title. Popcorn will be served. All ages welcome.

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Toddler Time

10/4/2017 @ 10:30 AM
We will be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing during this literacy readiness storytime. For children birth - 4 with a caregiver. No registration required.

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ESL Conversation Group

10/4/2017 @ 6:00 PM
Drop in for our weekly ESL Conversation Group. The group focuses on practicing English in an informal and friendly setting with discussions on a variety of practical, everyday and general interest topics. No registration required.

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Stream movies with Hoopla!

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.

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Music and Movement

10/10/2017 @ 10:30 AM
Bring your child to this hands-on class to sing songs, play instruments, and dance along with our professional music instructor. For ages 1-6. Sponsored by the Union County Freeholders.

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Toddler Time

10/11/2017 @ 10:30 AM
We will be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing during this literacy readiness storytime. For children birth - 4 with a caregiver. No registration required.

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ESL Conversation Group

10/11/2017 @ 6:00 PM
Drop in for our weekly ESL Conversation Group. The group focuses on practicing English in an informal and friendly setting with discussions on a variety of practical, everyday and general interest topics. No registration required.

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Toddler Time

10/18/2017 @ 10:30 AM
We will be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing during this literacy readiness storytime. For children birth - 4 with a caregiver. No registration required.

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ESL Conversation Group

10/18/2017 @ 6:00 PM
Drop in for our weekly ESL Conversation Group. The group focuses on practicing English in an informal and friendly setting with discussions on a variety of practical, everyday and general interest topics. No registration required.

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A Visit With Edgar Allan Poe

10/21/2017 @ 2:00 PM
Join us for a visit with literary great and Master of the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. Mr. Poe has assured us that the performance of his story, The Tell-Tale Heart and his classic poem, The Raven will haunt us right up until Halloween...and beyond. Free, in the library's auditorium and recommended for teens and adults.

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Rahway Public Library

2 City Hall Plaza
Rahway, NJ 07065

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Support the Friends

Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know that you can shop and support the Friends of Rahway Library? Amazon Smile donates a portion of eligible purchases to the Friends and it doesn't cost you anything! You can do this anytime you shop. Click here!

Purchase official Friends merchandise at Zazzle! 10% of all proceeds benefit the Friends of the Rahway Public Library!

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Officers

The 2017 officers of the Friends of the Rahway Public Library are (left to right): Joanna Miles, President; Angel Ling, Vice President; Cathy Keefe, Treasurer and Marilyn Scalia, Secretary.