Local Wildlife Program:
Join the Duffy family for a collection of photographs from around Union County. Information on where to go and how to find our local wildlife will also be covered as well as other information about what can be seen in Rahway and Union County.
Thursday, July 20 at 6:00pm.
Knit & Crochet Club:
Bring your hooks, needles, and yarn. Work on a project or learn a new technique! Program is free for teens and adults.
Thursdays, July 6 & 20 at 6:30pm.
Book Bingo:
Match up titles to win books and other prizes! This program is open to adults (age 18+). Everyone wins!
Wednesday, July 19 at 1:00pm.
Readers Circle Book Club:
Join us for the discussion of America’s First Daughter by Stephanie Dray.
Wednesday, July 19 at 2:00pm.
Third Thursday Movie:
“The Lost City of Z” (2016) PG-13 | 2h 21min | Action, Adventure, Biography. Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson and Sienna Miller.
Monday, July 20 at 1:00pm.
Judith Krall-Russo presents,”Ladies Luncheons, Cocktail Parties and Backyard Grilling in the 1950s “: Indulge in a bit of nostalgia with popular food historian, Judith Krall-Russo who uses food, fashion, recipes and authentic household items to tell the story of entertaining in the 1950’s.
Saturday, July 29 at 11:00am.
Teen Events
Introduction to Programming:
Beginning on Saturday, July 22 at 10:00am,
the Rahway Public Library will be offering an eight part series on computer programming. By the end of the series, students will be able to compose simple scripts and programs. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call (732)340-1551 x. 214.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge:
Pick up a Teen Reading Challenge sheet at the Reference Desk. Complete 3 of the challenges listed and bring the form back to receive a token prize. This will also enter you into a Grand Prize raffle for a Kindle Fire at the end of the summer.
Build A Better World Teen Movie Series:
Join us at 2:00pm on Mondays in July and August as we screen films that will inspire you to Build a Better World for you, your family, and your community! These films will be free, PG-13 rated, and shown in our surround sound auditorium. All are welcome to attend.
July 10, 17, 24, and 31. August 7 and 14.
Teen Thursday Activity Afternoons:
Join us in our Discovery Studio for a different activity each week at 2:00pm.
- 7/13: Show us how you will Build a Better World with a “brick” you will decorate and hang in the Discovery Studio.
- 7/20: Bring in a plain white T-shirt. Get creative with our fabric markers/paint/other stuff!
- 7/27: Teen DIY: Meditate and clear your mind while painting a rock mandala.
Children’s Events
Take and Make Mondays:
On Mondays starting July 10th
drop by the library to take a craft-in-a-bag home. Make it, take a picture, and tag it to the library’s Facebook or Instagram accounts.
Toddler Time:
We will be talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages birth – 4 with caregiver:
Wednesdays at 10:30am 7/5, 7/12, 7/19 & 7/26.
Lego Club:
Make something out of Legos and put it on display! Ages 5+.
Mondays at 6:30pm 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 & 7/31
BINGO:
Have a blast playing BINGO at the library! Ages 4+.
Monday, July 3 at 3:00pm.
STEMtastic Tuesdays:
Make a STEM project at the library. Ages 5+.
Tuesdays at 3:00pm 7/11, 7/18 & 7/25
Science for Kids:
Volunteers from Union County 4-H will make science experiments with kids. Ages 7+.
Wednesdays at 2:00pm 7/5, 7/19 & 7/26
Crafternoons:
Join us to learn a new craft each week. Ages 5+.
Thursdays at 3:00pm 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 & 7/27
Kids Movie:
Watch a family friendly movie at the library. Refreshments served. All ages.
Fridays at 2:00pm 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 & 7/28.
