VIRTUAL EVENTS
for photos of our birdhouse project. See the great job done by our patron crafters.
Come in to meet our new Children's Librarian, Ms Amber, and receive a goodie bag! Watch her introductory video by clicking the image below.
Interactive digital Storytimes will begin in December.
Click here for to visit Ms Amber's StoryTime Room.
We can't wait to see you!
Virtual Chair Yoga with Breda Thursdays December 3rd, December 17th @ 2:00pm
Join our popular 'Chair Yoga' instructor, Breda, for a virtual yoga session via the Zoom app.
Session will last approx. 30 min. No experiance necessary.
Meeting Link: Click Here
Starfish Santa Thursday, December 10th 7:00pm
Join our resident crafter, Irene Mortko, in painting this whimsical starfish Santa. All materials will be supplied. A $5.00 fee applies.
This program will be offered via the Zoom app. A link will be provided below as the date draws closer.
Meeting Link: TBA
Olde Towne Carolers Saturday, December 19th 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Stop by the Library for some holiday cheer as the Olde Towne Carolers perform many of our favorite seasonal songs. This well-known group has performed on national television and has been the opening act for the Boston Pentatonix Show for three years in a row. The quartet will serenade us outside, weather permitting. Please call the Library for further information at 908- 725- 0413.
This program is funded in part by the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
Storytime with Miss Amber
Join Miss Amber for Storytime via Zoom
Flipgrid Gingerbread House December 2nd to December 30th
Every other month we will be issuing themed art challenges on Flipgrid. This month's challenge is GINGERBREAD HOUSES! Watch our introductory video and then create your own short response showing off your creations!
Registration is required. Sign up in person or by phone.
Winter Bingo via Zoom December 16th 6:00pm -7:00pm for ages 12 & under
Join us for virtual BINGO! Prozes will be awarded for the winner(s) of eahc game and can either be picked up in the library or via porch pickup.
Registration is required. Signup in person or by phone.
Looking to Learn 3D Design?
simple, 3D design online using TinkerCad. Our IT Tech Shreya has uploaded step by step videos on how to get started on making 3D designs through the free online website called TinkerCad (tinkercad.com).
We are also allowing patrons to submit 3D designs (in compliance with our 3D printing policy and set dimension limit) which the Library will print for you and will be available for pick up.
Click here to check out the tutorials.
Thank you to all our volunteers who have helped out in various ways at our Library. We appreciate all your help! Many Thanks~Muchas Gracias~ ~Merci Beaucoup~Danke~ Molte Grazie FREE Wi-Fi AVAILABLE
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Welcome to the Raritan Public LibraryExplore our site to find out information on our books, graphic novels, e-books, magazines, videos, DVDs, recorded books, CDs, and our policies. For books not available in our library we also offer an inter-library loan service. In addition, we sponsor many activities such as Book Clubs for adults and teens, Storytimes for children, movie nights and many educational and entertaining programs. We encourage you to come explore our library to see its rustic and historical features. The Raritan Public Library is an historic site. The carpeting and window treatments are designed to match the time period in which the structure was built. We also feature a museum dedicated to the Raritan war hero Sgt. John Basilone. So come curl up with a good book in our cozy library. We look forward to seeing you. Newsworthy Information
Inter Library Loan Service will resume on Monday, October 19th. Our patrons will once again be able to request books from other libraries. Please be aware that it may take a little longer to receive your request as the system has been closed since March. _______________________________
Beginning Oct 1st, 2020, Raritan Library will be offering copy-machine/printing services and computer usage by appointment only. Please call the Library at (908) 725 0413 for more details or to reserve a time slot. ____________________________
Raritan Public Library has extended its "porch side" pick-up hours to the Library's normal hours of service. They are:
Mon-Thurs= 10am-8pm Fri= 10am-5pm Sat= 10am-3pm
For retrieving materials inside the Library, the hours remain as such:
Mon-Weds, Fri & Sat= 10am-3pm Thurs= 10am-8pm
We look forward to seeing you once again at the Library! Please click on the link below for our safety policies.
Returned items are to be left in our dropbox on the front porch. These items will be placed in quarantine for at least 72 hours before they will be shelved and made available for checkout. Click here for porchside pickup instructions
Residents are invited to take advantage of a number of different options for reading and learning at home. First is the Cloud Library, for a wide selection of e-books, and Hoopla digital services including downloadable e-books, audiobooks, movies, comics, CDs and graphic novels. In addition, the library has two different language programs that can be accessed, Rosetta Stone and Pronunciator. For those interested in learning about their family history, they can use Heritage Quest. The library is also holding weekly virtual programs that people can join via Zoom (check out the links on the left).
Anyone who needs help connecting to our services can call the library at (908) 725-0413.
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Our Cloud Library app will be getting a big interface update on July 1st. You can watch a video here or read about it here if you want to learn more about the changes.
Raritan Public Library card holders have access to hoopla digital services that includes over 500,000 eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, TV shows, CDs, Comics, and Graphic novels. For information on how to get started, click the image above or find the app on your Android or Apple device's app store. It is also accessible through Amazon Alexa (Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show) devices. Be sure you have your library card number with you when you sign up! Please note our library is not part of the Somerset County Library system. New Added Offerings from hoopla
Raritan Public Library is now offering a second language program: Rosetta Stone. Click on the image above and make sure you have your library card number with you to gain access to the program.
Raritan Public Library is pleased to announce that it now offers the Pronunciator online language-learning system free to our library patrons. With 80 of the world's most popular languages and ESL courses in 50 languages, Pronunciator is focused on quickly building conversational skills through a suite of interactive online drills, scored quizzes, and downloadable audio lessons and phrasebooks. Pronunciator offers five possible levels of instruction for each language, covering everyday situations, traveling and conversation. Pronunciator is available on iPad, Android tablet, iPod, iPhone, and PCs. You can access the program by clicking on the link in the graphic above.
Discover your amazing family history with HeritageQuest Online. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help you find your ancestors and discover a place’s past. Click on the logo above and use your library card to access the database outside of the library!
Raritan Public Library now has over 130 college level courses (The Great Courses) on DVD and CD in simple to understand lectures. Over 72 subjects are available including robotics, cybersecurity, climate change, masterpieces of literature, black holes, global economics, markets, and inventions that changed the world. This collection was made possible through a generous patron donation.
Raritan Public Library is pleased to announce that we now have a subscription to ABC Mouse! ABCmouse.com is an It is for children age 2 to 7. If you are interested in logging on to
Did you know that the Morris Museum is now a Smithsonian affilate? This partnership will favorably impact the upcoming exhibits at the Morris Museum. Check them out with our free pass. Click Here for Museum Pass Info
We are now offering one-on-one lessons with our FlashForge Finder 3D printer. Our IT tech Shreya will walk you through making 3D computer designs using TinkerCad, and printing your designs on the 3D printing software. The lessons are approximately 1 hour long and are open to all ages! Please note that there is a limit to how large the objects can be, and objects will be rescaled to fit the session printing time. Call or stop by the library to sign up. Lessons will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and one Saturday per month between 10AM and 3PM.
The Red Mill Museum Village Pass Raritan Public Library patrons can now visit the Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton, NJ for free. The Red Mill Pass is good for an entire family: 2 adults and children members on any non-special event day. Explore 12 historic buildings with a collection of 40,000 artifacts! Learn about the social, agricultural and industrial heritage of our area. Raritan Public Library has added an additional Museum Pass Program to the USGA, home to the world’s premiere collection of golf artifacts and memorabilia. The greatest champions and moments in American golf history come alive through engaging exhibits. Raritan Library patrons can now visit the USGA Golf Museum in Far Hills, NJ free of charge. Stop by the Library to reserve your pass which will admit up to 4 people.
****************************************** Do you know that the Raritan Public Library newsletter is now online? Click below to view/print the latest happenings at your Library! Children & Teen Newsletter March 2020 Recurring Programs for Children March 2020 © 2019 Raritan Public Library |
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