New Beginnings Yoga with Kathleen Williams: Kick-start your new year with some gentle chair yoga to help reduce stiffness and increase energy. All adults welcome regardless of age or fitness level. Drop-ins welcome or register at Reference Desk or by calling 732-340-1551, ext. 212. Wednesdays, February 6 & 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Discovery Studio – Crochet Club: Bring your hooks and yarn. Work on a project or learn a new technique! Program is free for teens and adults. Thursdays, February 7 & 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Readers Circle Book Club: Join us for the discussion of I Shall Be Near to You by Erin Lindsay McCabe. Monday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Friends’ Group Meeting: The Friends of the Rahway Public Library will meet at the library at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 21.
Revolt aboard the Amistad: A Rahway Public Library Black History Month Event Rahway H.S. teacher Mr. John Odin and his Constitutional Law students present an in-depth analysis of the Amistad slave ship revolt and historic Supreme Court ruling. Wednesday, February 20, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Third Thursday Movie for Adults – Two Screenings: Amistad (1997) “R”, 2 hr 35 mins. Starring: Djimon Hounsou, Anthony Hopkins and Matthew McConaughey. Thursday, February 21 at 1:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Friends of the Library Fundraiser: Join us for a Friends of Rahway Public Library Murder Mystery Dinner, Til Death Do Us Part! Must be 21+. Ticket price: $50. Friday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Rahway Public Library.
Teen Events
Teen Screen Presents: The Hate U Give | PG-13 | All are welcome! Monday, February 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Discovery Studio Teen Activity: Inspire Creativity! African-American Artists: Jacob Lawrence. Using flat, vibrant colors tell your story in paint! Monday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Children’s Events
Toddler Time: We will be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages birth-4. Wednesdays 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 & 2/27 at 10:30 a.m.
Family Fun Night: All ages. Monday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m.
STEAM Scene: Create a STEAM project! Ages 7-12. Thursday, February 14 at 4:30 p.m.
Preschool Dance Party: Dance to the music and play some instruments! Ages 6 and under. Friday, February 15 at 11:00 a.m.
Junior Lego Club: Come play and build with the library’s Lego Duplo collection. Ages 2-5. Tuesday, February 19 at 11:00 a.m.
Pajama Storytime: Come to the library in your jammies and hear some stories! All ages. Monday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Kids BINGO: Play some BINGO and win some prizes! All ages. Thursday, February 28 at 4:00 p.m.
