Rahway Public Library
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.
What ever happened to the story and legacy of Carolyn Wells? Why did the name of this highly accomplished writer of mystery novels become lost In time? Join us for a visit from Rebecca Rego Barry, author of The Vanishing of Carolyn Wells: Investigations into a Forgotten Mystery Author.
Rahway Library is currently OUT OF STOCK for eclipse glasses. Please check back to see if we receive more. We will update our social media when/if we receive more.
Join the Friends of the Rahway Library for their Annual Book Sale! Sale Dates: Wed. April 17 5:7:30pm*, Thurs. April 18 5:7:30pm, Sat. April 20 10-2pm. *Denotes Friends Member Pre-Sale
The library will be closed on Tuesday, May 21 for staff training. We will re-open on Wednesday at 9:30 am.
The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Rahway Public Library will be closing at 2pm today due to indoor air quality issues. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Rahway Public Library will be closing at 3pm today due to indoor air quality issues. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Rahway Public Library will be closing at 11:45am on Tuesday, 7/16 due to indoor air quality issues. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Join us in the Children’s Department to meet local artist, Nina Mata, listen to a story, and make a craft. All are welcome to attend!
Join us in the children's department as we unveil our brand new purple playhouse! No registration required, all ages are welcome. Special thanks to the Sutter Family & the Friends of the Rahway Public Library for sponsoring this event.
The library will be closing early at 3:30 pm. Open Again Wednesday 9:30 – 7:30.
Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages birth - 5 with caregiver. No registration required.
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
Bring the whole family for family fun night! Starts at 6pm in the children's department stage area.
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!
Join us in the Children's Department for Bingo at 4pm!
Bring your family to the library for a fun pajama storytime! No registration required.
The library will be closed in observance of Good Friday.
Join us for a fun Monday morning Dance Party! Come to sing, dance, and play! No registration required.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Read this month’s book, "Barb the Last Berzerker" by Dan & Jason 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
For school aged kids 5 and up. Make a fun craft with us!
Join us in the library cafe Saturday, April 29 beginning at 1:30 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 world famous Waiting Room.
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. Program is free for Adults & Teens 13+
Stop by the children's department on May 4th to make a special Star Wars themed craft. Be sure to check out some of our cool Star Wars books during your visit!
Join us for a fun Friday morning Dance Party! Come to sing, dance, and play! No registration required.
For school aged kids 5 and up. Make a craft with us!
Join us as we watch "I Wanna Dance with Somebody". A joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of all time, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.
Join us for free Kids Karate with USA Karate & Fitness! Learn the basics - for ages 3 and up!
Come join us for our bilingual storytime! We will read a story in both english and español!
Join us for an evening of board & card games. Have some fun and meet some new people. Light refreshments will be served. Please register at the Rahway Public Library Meetup Group.
Join us in the library auditorium Saturday, May 20 beginning at 1:30 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 world famous Waiting Room.
Let's explore watercolor painting! Join us in the Discovery Studio and get creative! For teens 13-17
Join us as we read "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. This NY times bestseller is a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope, tracing a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.
Join us for an afternoon with local author, Dr. Marcia Davis-Dawkins, as she talks about her powerful memoir "The Stone That The Builder Rejected: My Potential Is Never Finished"
Read this month’s book, "Secret Coders" by Gene Luen Yang & Mike Holmes 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 watch "80 for Brady". This movie is inspired by the true story of four best friends living life to the fullest when they take a wild trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to see their hero Tom Brady play. Runtime: 1h 38m . PG-13
Join us in the Discovery Studio for some chess matches Wednesday, June 7 starting at 3 pm. Open to teens 16+ and adults. All experience levels welcome. Optional to bring your own set.
Join us in the library café Monday, June 12 at 6 pm for a 1-2-3 show solo, duo, and trio featuring Reut Regev. Open to the public. Free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
Join us for an evening of board & card games. Have some fun and meet some new people. Light refreshments will be served.
The library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Join us for a special edition of Saturday Storytime featuring special stories for Dad's Day! All ages welcome, no registration required!
Join us for a special Juneteenth edition of Storytime & make a craft with us!
Join us as we read "Under the Udala Trees" by Chinelo Okparanta. A unique and devastatingly hopeful story about the paradox of love: even in the midst of war, and in a world dominated by violence and prejudice, still, love transcends
Join us in the Discovery Studio at 6pm! Celebrate summer with a summery craft, learn about our upcoming summer reading program and find out about volunteering at the library during the summer! For ages 13-17
Join us for Lego Fun at 3pm! We will have Duplo lego for the little ones and regular lego for older kids. All ages welcome.
Read this month’s book, "Measuring Up" by Lily LaMotte 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 the library auditorium Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 pm for a presentation by the New Jersey Chapter of the Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society. This a great opportunity to learn in depth research of family history from experienced genealogists. Open to the public and free to attend. Register by contacting the reference desk.
Join us in the auditorium at 2pm for a special kids movie. No registration required. Light snacks will be provided.
Join us Saturday, July 1 at 2 pm for an afternoon jazz jam. Our musical guests are The Dewy Jazzimal System. Open to the public and free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
The library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Play BINGO and win prizes! No registration required. Suggested ages 4-12.
Come meet creatures big, small, and scaley at this fun live-animal event to celebrate the kick-off of our summer reading program! No registration required. All ages welcome!
Join us as we watch "A Man Called Otto". Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around. Runtime: PG-13 2h 6m
Join us Monday, July 10 at 6 pm in the library cafe to kick off summer with cool tunes! Our musical guest is Matthew Weisser. Open to the public and free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
Sing, dance, and play at our weekly Dance Party! No registration required. For all ages.
Children ages 8-12 are welcome to join us for Tween Scene where we make fun crafts! No registration required.
All Together Now Summer Teen Program activity in the Discovery Studio! Join us at 2pm. Make a hippie door hanger! Groovy! For 13-17 year olds only.
Come out and enjoy some board games at the library! Have some fun and meet some new people. Play an old favorite or something new. This week we are going to start off playing Scrabble. Players of all skill levels are welcome. The library has a variety of games to play or bring one of your own.