Rahway Public Library
BOOK SALE!!! Wednesday April 22 is ONLY for Friends Members. Please call the reference desk for information on becoming a Friends member.
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!
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+ Want to get started before our club meets? Our beginner classes are available online! Beginner Crochet Classes
Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Come reduce, recycle and reuse! Create a bookmark using everyday materials. No sign up needed, just stop by the Discovery Studio and help build a sustainable environment.
Book Sale Thursday April 23 open to ALL.
Learn coding basics at our new Coding Club for Kids! Make friends and learn something new. Made possible by a donation from the Diane Scott Foundation, this club is free for all kids ages 8-12! Registration is required. Register here!
The Front Page (1974)
Book Sake Friday April 24 open to ALL.
Sing, dance, and play at our Preschool Dance Party! No registration required. For all ages.
Book Sale "Stuff A Sack" Saturday April 25 ALL are welcome.
Join us on Saturday morning to sing, dance, and listen to a story! For all ages. No registration required.
Teens, join us in our Discovery Studio at 6pm! We will experiment with a fun painting technique using ground coffee! For ages 13-17
Join us in the Library Cafe on April 27 at 6:00 pm. for a return performance from local artists Pork Roll Stompers. Open to the public and free to attend. No registration required.
Kids can join us in the program room for Bingo! Win prizes & meet new friends! Starts at 4pm. Best suited for ages 3-12. No registration required.
The library will be closing early at 3:30 pm. Open Again Wednesday 9:30 – 7:30.
The Library Board of Trustees will meet at the library at 7:00 pm. Meetings are open to the public.
Table Talk Series Stop b their information table to learn about various available resources. Call the reference desk for more information.
Get ready for this month's graphic novel book club by reading Brina the Cat: The Gang of the Feline Sun" by Giorgio Salati + Christian Cornia - available at the children's desk - and be ready for discussion and activities! Ages 8-12. Registration required. Register here!
Dial M for Murder (1954)
STARLAB is an inflatable planetarium! Come check out different constellations and vivid images of the night sky, ancient mythological characters, our solar system and galaxy. Various days and times available and spaces are limited. Click HERE to REGISTER
Bring your trinkets that you would love to exchange with other collectors Saturday, May 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the Library Auditorium. Think of bookmarks, cards, charms, gadgets, handmade jewelry, key chains, magnets, mini figurines, stickers, and more. Ages 18 and up. Any questions call the reference desk at 732-340-1551 ext. 212
Stop by and learn about our city’s rich history with Rahway’s own, Al Shipley! The Rahway history room, located on our second floor, contains a special collection of books, ledgers, images, maps, files, and more documenting and preserving the local history for the city of Rahway.
You've seen it all over the internet! Artist Joy Lara will teach us how to create our own gel print in the library auditorium on Monday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m. For ages 13 and up. REGISTRATION is REQUIRED and can be done by visiting the reference desk or calling 732-340-1551 ext. 212. Joy recommends wearing an old shirt to protect your clothing! REGISTER HERE
April selection: The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride (autobiography/memoir)