Rahway Public Library
Move to the music and tribal rhythms of the world, release stress, and have fun with guided dance, games, and gentle yoga. Ages 5 and up.
We will be talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing during this literacy readiness storytime. Children 4 & under with caregiver.
Make something out of Legos at the library! Ages 5+
BY PATRON REQUEST! The Tuskegee Airmen (1995), PG-13 | 1h 46min | Drama, History, War. Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Courtney B. Vance, Andre Braugher, Mekhi Phifer. The true story of how a group of African American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest US fighter groups in World War II.
*Located at the Rahway Train Station Pavilion Farmer’s Market. Join us for storytime every Thursday with a special guest reader. All ages are welcome.
Taste-test a variety of different potato chip brands, textures, and flavors in this fun all-ages snack time.
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+)
Explore different types of music, play instruments, and dance! Ages 4 and under with caregiver.
Join us in the auditorium for a free kid-friendly movie. Popcorn and refreshments provided. All ages. Visit the Children's Department for a schedule of movies.
Dress up as your favorite kitty cat for this feline-themed storytime. Listen to stories, dance, and make a craft. All ages.
Join us as we present Ready Player One in our auditorium at 5pm! Based on the best-selling book of the same name, all are welcome to attend this program! PG-13
Bring the whole family to the library for stories, crafts, experiments, games and other fun! All ages. This week: Bubbles
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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.
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!