Rahway Public Library


2 City Hall Plaza · (732)340-1551

The Rahway Public Library Board of Trustees June meeting will be held in person at the Library at 7:30pm on Tuesday June 28th. You may also attend virtually via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83702292486 or by calling 1-646-876-9923 meeting ID: 837 2290 2486

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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.

Expanded Service Hours

EVENTS

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Board of Trustees Meeting

6/28/2022 @ All Day

The Library Board of Trustees meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month. All meetings begin at 7:30PM unless otherwise indicated. A listing of meeting minutes and past reports can be found here.

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Early Closing

6/28/2022 @ 9:00 AM

Please be advised that the library will be closing early at 3:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Toddler Time

6/28/2022 @ 10:30 AM

Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages birth - 5 with caregiver. No registration required.

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Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids

6/29/2022 @ 4:00 PM

Read this month’s book, "This was our pact" by Ryan Andrews 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

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Curbside Craft for Kids

7/2/2022 @ 9:00

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!

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Toddler Time

7/5/2022 @ 10:30 AM

Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages birth - 5 with caregiver. No registration required.

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BOOK MATCH

Looking for the next great book to read? The matchmakers at the Rahway Library can help! Fill out this brief questionnaire about you or your child's reading interests and our staff will choose the perfect match for you.

Enchanced WiFi Capabilities

FEATURED TITLES

New Children's Fiction

New Picture Books

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.

Rosetta Stone

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!

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!

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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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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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