VIRTUAL EVENTS
RPL Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, April 15th, 2021 @ 7:00pm
The regular monthly meeting of the Raritan Public Library Board of Trustees will be held virtually via Zoom.
Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/96239806932
RVFL Poetry Celebration Monday, April 19th, 2021 @ 7:00pm
Our Library along with the New Brunswick Free Public Library and the Raritan Valley Federation of Libraries is publishing its first ever Virtual Annual National Poetry Month Celebration Anthology. Poets who submitted poems for the anthology will be reading their work at the Library's Poetry Celebration April 19 via Zoom. Free and open to the public. Please note a Zoom link will be provided as we get closer to the event.
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89081925279
Virtual Chair Yoga with Breda Thursdays April 22nd May 6th & 20th @ 2:00pm
Join our popular 'Chair Yoga' instructor, Breda, for a virtual yoga session via the Zoom app.
Session will last approx. 45 mins No experience necessary. in advance. Meeting Link: TBD
Flower Trellis Wreath Thursday, May 6th, 2021 @ 6:30pm
Join Michele Liana in creating this beautiful flower and moss-covered trellis wreath. Class will be held on Zoom. A $15 fee applies for materials only and is due at time of registration. Sign up early as class size is limited. Please note that flowers may vary from photo.
"Out of Rushmore's Shadow: The Luigi Del Bianco Story" Thursday, May 27th @ 6:30pm Library venue: TBD
Author, actor, singer, and storyteller, Lou Del Bianco, will present a fascinating story about his grandfather, Italian immigrant, Luigi Del Bianco, who was the chief carver of Mount Rushmore and who finally received well-deserved recognition for his invaluable contribution to our beloved National Monument. Call the Library at (908)725-0413 to learn more details about the special program and to register.
Patriotic Grapevine Wreath with Birdhouse Thursday, June 3rd @ 6:30pm
Join Irene Mortko in making this beautiful floral patriotic wreath (12 inches) just in time for you to display it for Flag Day and the 4th of July. A $10.00 fee is due at the time of registration for materials only. A kit will be ready for you to pick up prior to the Zoom presentation. Sign up early as class size is limited.
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 to visit Ms Amber's StoryTime Room.
We can't wait to see you!
Storytime with Miss Amber
Join Miss Amber for Storytime via Zoom
Digital Scavenger Hunt January 2nd to January 30th For All Ages
This scavenger hunt will feature items that you can find inside your own home! Click here or check out our Facebook or Digital Children's Room for instructions!
Prizes will be given for all completed scavenger hunts.
Flipgrid Winter Homes (Block Party) January 6th to January 27th
Every other month we will be issuing themed art challenges on Flipgrid. January's building challenge is WINTER HOMES! Use whatever materials you have access to (it doesn't have to be blocks) to build your version of the perfect Winter home! It could be a home for an animal, a fictional character, another person-- or for you!
Registration is required. Sign up in person or by phone.
Looking to Learn 3D Design?
simple, 3D design online using TinkerCad. Our IT Tech 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
2nd Annual Raritan
On Saturday, June 5th, Raritan will be holding its 2nd annual town-wide yard sale. Please click on the link below for a registration form and instructions. This spring will be a perfect time to sell unused items. Rain date: June 19th. Important "Good News" Beginning Monday, March 1st, the Library will be expanding its inside hours to 5:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please be aware that, for everyone's protection, COVID-19 protocols will still be in place. We look forward to seeing more of our special patrons in person!
Raritan Public Library is pleased to announce that the Axis 360 app is now available for all library card holders and patrons. Use your Raritan Library Online Catalog login to access over 1,500 online ebooks and audio books anywhere you go. Axis 360 is free and accessible from your browser, phone, tablet, or Kindle device. iPhone/iPad — Android — Amazon Kindle
Beginning February 1st 2021, Raritan Public Library patrons will be able to access Brainfuse, a tutoring web-based service for children of all ages. Live tutoring engage patrons through online homework help, writing lab assistance, test prep and more. This service is made possible through the CARES Act and will be available until June 15th, 2021. Click here to access Brainfuse and create an account. Don't forget to have your library card with you when signing up. --------------------------------------
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. Check out items marked with the February bonus borrows emblem which can be accessed WITHOUT using up one of you Hoopla borrows for the month! Over 2300+ read-a-long ebooks for children! Hoopla is also accessible through Amazon Alexa (Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show) Roku, fireTV, Apple TV, Android TV and Chromecast 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.
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 DVDs and CDs 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.
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3D Printer how to with FlashForge Finder. Our IT tech will walk you through making 3D computer designs using TinkerCad, and printing your designs on the 3D printing software. 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 for more inforation about our 3D Printing Lessons.
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