WELCOME TO THE RAHWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY

ESL Classes are closed

The Rahway Public Library ESL classes are now closed. We will reopen enrollment in the spring.

EVENTS

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Mocktails & Music

12/13/2025 @ 12:30pm

Learn how to make 5 festive literary-themed mocktails, perfect for the holiday season! Space is limited for the mocktail event so registration is strongly advised. Call the Reference Desk 732.340.1551 x212

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Music & Mocktails

12/13/2025 @ 2:00pm

Celebrate the season with music! Relax and enjoy some tasty treats in the library cafe.

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Toddler Time!

12/9/2025 @ 10:30 AM

Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. All ages welcome. No registration required.

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Craft & Cocoa

12/10/2025 @ 4:00 PM

Join us at 4pm to make a cozy craft & drink some hot cocoa! No registration required. Recommended for ages 5-12.

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Community Playdate

12/11/2025 @ 6:00 PM

Play games, make crafts, and meet friends! All ages welcome. No registration required. Thank you to the Bella Kind foundation for additional support.

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Curbside Craft for Kids!

12/13/2025 @ All 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 will be released every Saturday for the upcoming week!

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Hours and Services

FEATURED RESOURCES


Hoopla Digital

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.


kanopy

Start streaming over 30,000 Hollywood feature films, documentaries, the Great Courses, and more on your TV, smartphone, or desktop.


Overdrive - eLibraryNJ

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! Click here to download the mobile app.


Libby

Download eBooks today! The Rahway Public library has signed on with eLibrary NJ and Libby to bring you an extensive collection of eBooks and downloadable audio. Browse their calalog and start downloading now!


Heritage Quest

A premier resource for genealogical research, HeritageQuest is available both at public libraries and from home.


Optimal Resume

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!


Ancestry.com

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.

Curbside Pickup Available

While the Rahway Public Library has reopened to the public, curbside pickup is still available. If you are interested in using this service, please put your books on hold through our online catalog. Once we have notified you that your books are available, come to the library and give us a call when you arrive. We will meet you on the loading dock underneath the building.

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RESEARCH AND LEARNING



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.

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FRIENDS OF THE RAHWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY



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!

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About



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!

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Our Location


2 City Hall Plaza

Rahway, NJ 07065

Call:(732)340-1551

Fax:(732)340-0393

Email: info@rahwaylibrary.org

Our Hours


Monday 9:30-7:30

Tuesday 9:30-4:30

Wednesday 9:30-7:30

Thursday 9:30-7:30

Friday 9:30-4:30

Saturday 10-4

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