Rahway Public Library
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.
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 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+
Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages birth - 5 with caregiver. No registration required.
Sing, dance, and play at our monthly Dance Party! No registration required. For all ages.
The library will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Join us for Lego Fun! We will have Duplo lego for the little ones and regular lego for older kids. All ages welcome.
Ages birth-4 can join us for our new Playgroup! Play with toys and meet friends. No registration required.
Play BINGO and win prizes! No registration required. Suggested ages 4-12.
BOO! Join us in our Discovery Studio at 4pm! Relax, chat, and paint a pumpkin for spooky season! For ages 13-17
Come join us for our bilingual storytime! We will read a story in both English and Español!
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 as we watch "Where the Crawdads Sing". Immerse yourself in the tale of Kya, a forsaken young girl who forges her path to adulthood amidst the treacherous marshlands of North Carolina. PG-13, Runtime 2h 5m
Bring your family to sing, dance, and do a craft with us!
Join us in the library auditorium Saturday, October 21 beginning at 2:00 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. BYOB, you may bring your own food/snacks and beverage if you wish. No alcohol!
Join us as we teach you how to paint your very own ghost portrait! For Adults & Teens 13+
The library will be closing early at 3:30 pm. Open Again Wednesday 9:30 – 7:30.
Read this month’s book, "Amulet: The Stonekeeper" by Kazu Kibuishi 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 your family to the library for a fun pajama storytime! No registration required.
Join us on Saturday morning to sing, dance, and listen to a story!
Join us Monday, October 30th at 6 pm in the library café for a Spooky edition of Monday Night Music. Our musical guest is Matthew Weisser. Open to the public and free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
Join us for a special spoOoOoky edition of Halloween Storytime! Costumes encouraged. All ages welcome - no registration required!
Join us in the library auditorium for an afternoon of trivia Saturday November 4 at 2 pm hosted by Danny Vargas. For Adults 18 and over. Teams can be registered by contacting the reference desk, though not required. Grand Prize is a gift certificate to the world famous Waiting Room. BYOB for snacks and beverages are permitted, no alcohol please!
The library will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.
Join us November 13th at 6 pm in the library café for Monday Night Music. Our musical guest is Matthew Weisser. Open to the public and free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
Join us as we watch "A Journal for Jordan". The movie based on the true story. A soldier deployed to Iraq begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. A sweeping account of a once-in-a-lifetime love, the film is a powerful reminder of the importance of family. PG-13, Runtime 2h 11m
Join us in the Discovery Studio at 4pm. We will decorate paper trinket boxes. Give it away this holiday season or keep it for yourself! For ages 13-17
Join us as we read “Deacon King Kong”. “This novel is fast, deep, complex, and hilarious. McBride’s prose is shimmering and moving, a living thing that has its own rhythm, pulls you in from the first page and never lets go.” NYT All are welcome.
Drop on by to make a craft!
The library will be closing at 4:30pm. We will reopen on Saturday, November 25 at 10:00am.
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Saturday, November 25 at 10:00am.
Join us in the library café November 27 at 6 pm for our Monday Night Music series. We have two special performances from Boy vs. Ghost and Microscopic Death. Open to the public and free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
Read this month’s book, "Katie the Catsitter" by Colleen AF Venable 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 December 11th at 6 pm in the library café for Monday Night Music. Our musical guest is Matthew Weisser. Open to the public and free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
Join us to watch "The Woman King" - Inspired by true events, this is the remarkable, action-packed story about the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. PG-13, Runtime 2h 14m
Let's have some fun during this festive time of the year! Join us after school in the Discovery Studio. Let's use up some leftover crafts, make balancing/rocking origami and design some crazy op-art! Jingle! Jingle! For ages 13-17
Join us for our first Evening Book Club meet-up. We are reading "When No One is Watching" by Alyssa Cole. Copies are available at circulation or digital copies are available on Hoopla. If you have any questions, please call the Reference Desk.
Read this month’s book, "Super Potato #1: The Epic Origin of Super Potato" by Artur Laperla 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 for an afternoon of trivia Saturday December 23 at 2 pm hosted by Danny Vargas. For Adults 18 and over. Teams can be registered by contacting the reference desk, though not required. Grand Prize is a gift certificate to the world famous Waiting Room. BYOB for snacks and beverages are permitted, no alcohol please!
The library will be closed for Christmas Day.
Join us at 2 PM for a special kids movie in the auditorium! Light snacks will be provided. No registration required.
Join us at 6pm to learn about Kwanza and make a special craft!
Celebrate the new year by coming to our special new years eve eve EVE party! No registration required
The library will be closed for New Year's Day.
Curbside Crafts for Kids are small kits that you can pick up to assemble at home! Just ask for a "curbside craft" at the circulation desk! 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 Monday at 4pm to make a cozy craft & drink some hot cocoa with us! No registration required. Appropriate for ages 4-12.
Rahway Public Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Join us as we watch "Father Stu". This movie follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption. PG-13, Runtime 2h 4m
Join us in the library café January 20 at 3 pm for Saturday Afternoon Jam with Stay Dead. Open to the public and free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
Join us for Lego Fun! We will have Duplo Lego for the little ones and regular Lego for older kids. All ages welcome.
Join us in our Discovery Studio at 4pm. We will be celebrating Winter! Bring a friend, make a snowy craft and have some hot chocolate! For teens 13-17!
Do you love Young Adult fiction? We are reading "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” by Benjamin Alire Saenz. Copies are available at circulation or digital copies are available on Hoopla. Please call the Reference Desk to register.
Join us in the library auditorium Saturday, January 27 at 2 pm for an afternoon of trivia hosted by Danny Vargas. You may register your teams by contacting the reference desk though it is not required. For adults 18 and over. Free to attend and open to the public. Bringing your own snacks/food and beverages are allowed, no alcohol is permitted!
Join us in the library cafe for Saturday Afternoon Jam at 1 pm with Matthew Weisser. Open to the public and free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.