Rahway Public Library
Come out to our first Trivia night of the new year! For adults 18 and over.
Create a forever succulent for your Valentine...or yourself in our Discovery Studio! For Adults & Teens 16+.
Join us Saturday, February 25th at 1 pm for an afternoon of trivia hosted by Danny Vargas. Registering your team is recommended but not required by contacting the reference desk. For adults 18 and over. Grand Prize will be a gift certificate to the famous Waiting Room.
Join us for an afternoon with local author, Mary McDonald-Swindell as she talks about her inspiring book, "From Crazed to Christ"
Make your own holographic window cling for Mom! In this class, we'll demonstrate how to make a window decal using a Cricut machine. After the demo, you'll make your own window clings for Mother's Day, or yourself! Recommended for Adults & Teens 13+.
Join fiber artist Lisa Shepard Stewart from Cultured Expressions and learn how to create gorgeous classic fabric flowers using African (Ankara) print scraps. Program is for Adults and Teens 13+ PLEASE REGISTER BY JUNE 3 Ankara Fabric Flowers Registration
Come celebrate Juneteenth at the Rahway Public Library with a special program of early African-American Jazz performed by Union County’s own Florian Schantz Jazz Combo. The program will feature selections that span decades of popular music,from the late 19th Century through the early Swing Era of the 1930s. No registration required. Light refreshments will be served.
Join us for an afternoon with local author, Ronald C. McCray as he talks about his book of poetry, "We See Colors". This program is brought to you by the Rahway Writer's Circle. Registration is not required. Light refreshments will be served.
Join us for an afternoon with local author, Vera Bonse. as she talks about her uplifting book, "Desire Life Now: Overcoming Your Roots to Live the Desired Life". This program is brought to you by the Rahway Writer's Circle. Registration is not required. Light refreshments will be served.
Join us for an afternoon with local author, Lilisa J. Williams as she talks about her motivational book, "Release Your Power- Eight strategies for becoming who you really are". This program is brought to you by the Rahway Writer's Circle. Registration is not required. Light refreshments will be served.
The Library Board of Trustees meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Please note the date change for December. All meetings begin at 7:30PM unless otherwise indicated. A listing of meeting minutes and past reports can be found here.
Please be advised that the library will be closing early at 3:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages birth - 5 with caregiver. No registration required.
Join us as we read Nina de Gramont's latest novel, The Christie Affair, an International and New York Times best seller. What drives someone to murder? What will someone do in the name of love? What kind of crime can someone never forgive? This brilliant, unforgettable novel explores these questions and more.
Curbside Crafts for Kids are small kits that you can pick up to assemble at home! Available all week during library hours, while supplies last. A new craft and instructional video will be released every Saturday for the upcoming week!
This week's drop-in-craft will be available to make at the library all week! (12-27 through 12/30) Come on in to make a fun new craft with us! This week's craft: chilly snowmen!
Read this month’s book, "Lost in NYC: A Subway Adventure" by Nadja Spiegelman & Sergio García Sánchez and come ready for discussion and activities. Copies are available at the Children's Desk. Ages 8-12. Sign-up here: http://bit.ly/RPL-GNBC
Join us in our auditorium as we show a fun kid's movie on our big screen! We will be screening DC League of Super-Pets.
Help us ring in the new year by joining us at our special Noon Year's eve EVE Party on Friday 12/30! Just two-days shy of the new year we are ready to party and play with snacks and more! Meet us in the children's stage area.
Crochet Club is Back! Join us in our Discovery Studio on the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month at 6:00pm. Bring your hooks and yarn. Work on a project or learn a new technique! No registration required.
Join us for a fun Monday morning Dance Party! Come to sing, dance, and play! No registration required.
Get out of the cold and warm up watching this 2022 Golden Globe nominated movie about an iconic American singer and the King of Rock and Roll. Light refreshments will be served.
Bring your family to the library for a fun pajama storytime! No registration required.
Join us as we read memoir "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed. This NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER is a powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.
Come join us for our bilingual storytime! We will read a story in both english and español!
Join us in the Children's Department for Bingo at 4pm!
Hey, Teens! Please join us in our Discovery Studio on Monday, January 23 @ 6pm! We will talk about the library, chat, relax and make something fun! For teens 13-17 only.
The library will be closing early at 3:30 pm. Open Again Wednesday 9:30 – 7:30.
Read this month’s book, "Doodleville" by Chad Sell and come ready for discussion and activities. Copies are available at the Children's Desk. Ages 8-12. Sign-up here: http://bit.ly/RPL-GNBC
Let's talk about apps that make your life easier. We will cover how to get these free apps and instructions how to use them. If you would like help adding these apps to an Apple or Android device, please be sure your device is charged and you know the password.
Bring the whole family for family fun night! Starts at 6pm in the children's department stage area.
Join us for a fun story on Saturday morning! Talk, play, sing, and dance with Ms. Liz at 10:30 AM! No registration required.
Join us for Lego Fun at 4pm! We will have Duplo lego for the little ones and regular lego for older kids. All ages welcome.
Crochet Club is Back! Join us in our Discovery Studio at 6:00pm. Bring your hooks and yarn. Work on a project or learn a new technique! No registration required.
For school aged kids 5 and up. Make a Valentine's Day craft with us!
Meet with author Oyewola Oyeleke as he discusses his new book- Wealth of Riches: How to Have the All-Round Success. Registration is not required. Light refreshments will be served.
Teens! Join us in our Discovery Studio at 6pm on Monday, February 13th! Bring a friend, chat, relax, make something! (Cookies will be served!) For teens 13-17 only.
Join us on Valentine's Day for this romantic comedy staring Julia Roberts and George Clooney. Light refreshments will be served. Movie is PG-13 with a 1 hr 44 min runtime.
A very special Valentine's Day edition of Toddler Time! Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages birth - 5 with caregiver. No registration required.
Join us in the Discovery Studio for some chess matches Wednesday, February 15 starting at 4 pm. Open to teens 16+ and adults. All experience levels welcome. Optional to bring your own set.
Come join our new writer's group - a monthly meeting to get feedback on your writing, perfect your craft, and make friends in the process! All skill levels welcome!
All are welcome! Join us for a celebration featuring music, dance, and interactive storytelling with Queen Mother Imakhu. Celebration starts at 6pm. No registration required.
The library will be closed in observance of President's Day.
Read this month’s book, "El Deafo" by Cece Bell and come ready for discussion and activities. Copies are available at the Children's Desk. Ages 8-12. Sign-up here: http://bit.ly/RPL-GNBC
Join us as we read "You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty" by Akwaeke Emezi. Books are available at the circulation desk. This book is a Good Morning America Buzz Pick, a Best Romance of 2022 by The New York Times and The Washington Post, and a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Oprah Daily.
Join us for a fun Friday morning Dance Party! Come to sing, dance, and play! No registration required.
If you are a teen ages 13-17 and are interested in participating in our Teen Library Volunteer Program, please join us on March 1 at 4pm in the Discovery Studio! Stop in and find out about it!
Join us in the library cafe for an evening of Jazz with Reut Regev and Duo/Trio, Wednesday March 8 at 6 pm. Free to attend. Open to the public, no library card membership required.
In honor of Women's History month, we will be showing "Hidden Figures". Hidden Figures is the true story of three brilliant African-American women who worked for NASA in the 1950s and '60s as "human computers.” Starring Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughn, Janelle Monae as Mary Jackson, and Taraji P. Henson as Katherine Johnson.
Join us for free Kids Karate with USA Karate & Fitness! Learn the basics - for ages 3 and up!
Meet with local author/film maker Shareen Clark as she discusses her new book "Don't Count Yourself Out" and screens her film. Light refreshments will be served.
Teens, join us in our Discovery Studio at 6pm and Celebrate Maker's Day by making a LED light up card! For teens 13-17 only.
Join us as we read "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. This book is laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR. “The most delightful novel I read this year...fresh and surprising...”—Philip Galanes, The New York Times
For school aged kids 5 and up. Make a craft with us!
Join us Saturday, March 25th at 1 pm for an afternoon of trivia hosted by Danny Vargas. Registering your team is recommended but not required by contacting the reference desk. For adults 18 and over. Grand Prize will be a gift certificate to the famous Waiting Room.
Read this month’s book, "Robot Dreams" by Sara Varon and come ready for discussion and activities. Copies are available at the Children's Desk. Ages 8-12. Sign-up here: http://bit.ly/RPL-GNBC
The library will be closed in observance of Good Friday.
Join us in the auditorium at 2pm for a special kids movie. This month we will be showing Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile! No registration required. Light snacks will be provided.
Crochet Club is Back! Join us in our Discovery Studio at 6:00pm. Bring your hooks and yarn. Work on a project or learn a new technique! No registration required. There will be no instructor on this date.
Free 1st time home buying seminar. Join Tracy Tate, realtor and other guest speakers to learn about the Home Buying process. Light refreshments and a gift raffle. Sign-up today.
Come join us for our bilingual storytime! We will read a story in both English and Español!
Join us as we read "Demon Copperhead". Written by acclaimed author, Barbara Kingsolver, Demon Copperhead is a brilliant novel that enthralls, compels, and captures the heart as it evokes a young hero’s unforgettable journey to maturity.
Join us after school in our Discovery Studio! Show us your creativity this Poetry Month! We will be exploring Blackout Poetry. It's easy, quick and fun! For teens 13-17.
Bring the whole family for family fun night! This week featuring local step group, Steppaz with Attitude! Starts at 6pm in the children's department stage area.
Join us in the library cafe Monday, April 24 at 6 pm for an evening of music featuring NY/NJ Surf Rock Band: Shark Vomit! Open to the public. Free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
Paint your own Spring themed coaster! In this class, you'll learn how to blend acrylic paint to achieve a rainbow ombré. Recommended for Adults & Teens 16+. All supplies provided. First come first served.