WELCOME TO THE RAHWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Request for Qualifications

The Library has issued a Request for Qualifications for the purposes of an operational audit. Documents related to this request can be found here.

EVENTS

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Black History Month Celebration

2/11/2026 @ 6:00 PM

Join us for a fun night of music, community, and reflection. Meet Chesney Snow, storyteller, songwriter, and beatboxer while we learn about Black history. All ages welcome. No registration required.

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Our Voices Book Group Discussion

2/11/2026 @ 6:00

Come alone or bring a friend, share your voice and join us at 6 pm in the cafe for a lively discussion. Call the reference desk at 732.340.1551 x212 for more info and to reserve your copy today! Register here!

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All Things Chocolate

2/21/2026 @ 2:00 PM

Dive into a world where every bite is a story, from rich dark to creamy milk chocolate. Explore and discover different unique ways chocolate is used. What's your favorite flavor? Call the reference desk 732.340.1551 for more info.

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Blind Date With A Book

2/28/2026 @ All Month

Just choose a wrapped book, take it home and read it. You won’t know what the book is until you unwrap it! If you don’t like the book, simply return it to the library. Its feelings won’t be hurt. Submit your completed book review by Saturday, March 14th, and you will be automatically entered in a drawing to win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card.

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Toddler Time!

2/10/2026 @ 10:30 AM

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

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Bilingual Storytime

2/11/2026 @ 10:30 AM

Come join us for our bilingual storytime! We will read a story in both English and Español! ¡Únase a nosotros para la hora de cuentos del miércoles por la mañana!

Enchanced WiFi Capabilities

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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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 9:30-8:00

Tuesday 9:30-5:00

Wednesday 9:30-8:00

Thursday 9:30-8:00

Friday 9:30-5:00

Saturday 9:30-5:00

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