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Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Rockaway Township Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

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Meeting Room: RT Public School’s Parent Academies
6:30PM-7:30 PM
Meeting Room: RT Public School’s Parent Academies
Tuesday, Apr. 1, 6:30PM-7:30 PM
Main Library
*Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored event
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Hibernia Drop-In Craft
3:30PM-5:30PM
 Hibernia Drop-In Craft
Wednesday, Apr. 2, 3:30PM-5:30PM
Hibernia Branch
Join us for a themed craft and books, games, puzzles, lego and more!Crafts are appropriate for ages 4 and up, but all are welcome with parental supervision. (Crafts are posted weekly on the Rockaway Township Library Facebook page!)No registration is required. Please contact us with any questions at ...read more
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Movie Matinee: Juror #2
1:30PM-3:30PM
 Movie Matinee: Juror #2
Thursday, Apr. 3, 1:30PM-3:30PM
Main Library
No Registration Required!
Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club
6:00PM-7:30PM
Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club
Thursday, Apr. 3, 6:00PM-7:30PM
Main Library
Come play chess! For more information please email Erik at rockawaychess1@gmail.com*Not a Rockaway Township Library event
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Picatinny Kindergarten
9:15 - 11 am
 Picatinny Kindergarten
Friday, Apr. 4, 9:15 - 11 am
(Fridays, October 18, November 20, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 4, May 16, & June 13, 9 am)

Main Library
Friends of the Library Fundraiser at the Court House: Shidecker Murder Mystery Play
7:00PM-8:30PM
Friends of the Library Fundraiser at the Court House: Shidecker Murder Mystery Play
Friday, Apr. 4, 7:00PM-8:30PM
Rockaway Muncipal Building Court House
*Please note this fundraiser will take place at the Court House, not inside the library!*This Shidecker Murder Mystery is based on a true story that takes place in 1882 in Dover, NJ. The cast will be played by members of the Friends of the Library, Library staff, and Rockaway Township municipal work...read more
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2-5 year old storytime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am
2-5 year old storytime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Monday, Apr. 7, 10:30 am
Main Library
Join us for picture books, songs, and a craft at the end.  Monday and Tuesday storytime this week will be the same.  PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP FOR MONDAY OR TUESDAY storytime NOT BOTH. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations we are requiring sign-ups for all progra...read more

Rescheduled - New Date Coming Soon! Adult Program: Secrets to Selling Your Longtime Home for Top Dollar!
6:00PM-7:00PM
Rescheduled - New Date Coming Soon! Adult Program: Secrets to Selling Your Longtime Home for Top Dollar!
Monday, Apr. 7, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Main Library
This program is going to be rescheduled. A new date will be posted soon!!Stop worrying about what it takes to sell a home you’ve loved for years. In this enlightening seminar, discover insider secrets that help you avoid common pitfalls, streamline the selling process, and walk away with more ...read more
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2-5 year old storytime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am
2-5 year old storytime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Tuesday, Apr. 8, 10:30 am
Main Library
Join us for picture books, songs, and a craft at the end.  Monday and Tuesday storytime this week will be the same.  PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP FOR MONDAY OR TUESDAY storytime NOT BOTH. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations we are requiring sign-ups for all progra...read more

Bookchat Book Club
3:00PM-4:00PM
 Bookchat Book Club
Tuesday, Apr. 8, 3:00PM-4:00PM
Main Library
Pokemon Drawing with Leah
6-7 pm
 Pokemon Drawing with Leah
Tuesday, Apr. 8, 6-7 pm
Main Library
Grades 4-6.Registration required.

Virtual Adult Program: Sargent & Paris
7:00PM-8:00PM
Virtual Adult Program: Sargent & Paris
Tuesday, Apr. 8, 7:00PM-8:00PMVirtual Adult Progra
Virtual via Zoom
Sargent & Paris explores the early career of American painter John Singer Sargent. Hosted by the Kemmerer LibraryRegistration is required.
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Hibernia Drop-In Craft
3:30PM-5:30PM
 Hibernia Drop-In Craft
Wednesday, Apr. 9, 3:30PM-5:30PM
Hibernia Branch
Join us for a themed craft and books, games, puzzles, lego and more!Crafts are appropriate for ages 4 and up, but all are welcome with parental supervision. (Crafts are posted weekly on the Rockaway Township Library Facebook page!)No registration is required. Please contact us with any questions at ...read more
Family Crafternoon ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
4:00 pm - 6:00pm
Family Crafternoon ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Wednesday, Apr. 9, 4:00 pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Join us to make a fun craft!Craft  will take about 20 mins to make.  You may come in to make your craft anytime between 4:00pm and 5:45pm. Program ends at 6:15pmREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations we are requiring sign-ups for all programs. We ask that if you ...read more

Virtual Adult Program: History of Black Baseball
6:30PM-7:30PM
Virtual Adult Program: History of Black Baseball
Wednesday, Apr. 9, 6:30PM-7:30PMVirtual Adult Progra
Virtual via Zoom
Baseball enthusiast, David Shuffler, leads attendees in a user-friendly introduction to Black Baseball. Terrific stories, wonderful pictures, and interesting narratives that are all important aspects of our nation’s history. Whether you’re a fan of Satchel Paige,  Jackie Robinson, t...read more
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Babytime infant to 24 months ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am
Babytime infant to 24 months ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Thursday, Apr. 10, 10:30 am
Main Library
Join us for nursery rhymes, simple board books, songs, finger plays, and a play time at the end!REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. We ask that if you are bringing more than one child to storytime you register each child separately. 

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Meeting Room: Mensa
9:30AM-12:30PM
 Meeting Room: Mensa
Saturday, Apr. 12, 9:30AM-12:30PM
Main Library
Testing*Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored event
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2-5 year old storytime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am
2-5 year old storytime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Monday, Apr. 14, 10:30 am
Main Library
Join us for picture books, songs, and a craft at the end.  Monday and Tuesday storytime this week will be the same.  PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP FOR MONDAY OR TUESDAY storytime NOT BOTH. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations we are requiring sign-ups for all progra...read more

Meeting Room: PAL
6:30PM-7:30 PM
 Meeting Room: PAL
Monday, Apr. 14, 6:30PM-7:30 PM
Main Library
*Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored event
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2-5 year old storytime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am
2-5 year old storytime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 10:30 am
Main Library
Join us for picture books, songs, and a craft at the end.  Monday and Tuesday storytime this week will be the same.  PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP FOR MONDAY OR TUESDAY storytime NOT BOTH. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations we are requiring sign-ups for all progra...read more
Make Your Own Pokemon Cards with Leah
6-7 pm
Make Your Own Pokemon Cards with Leah
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 6-7 pm
Main Library
Ages 6-11.We supply everything.Registration required.
ELL Conversation Classes
7:00PM-8:00PM
 ELL Conversation Classes
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 7:00PM-8:00PM
Main Library
Drop ins welcome, no registration required! 3rd Tuesday of every month! 
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Hibernia Drop-In Craft
3:30PM-5:30PM
 Hibernia Drop-In Craft
Wednesday, Apr. 16, 3:30PM-5:30PM
Hibernia Branch
Join us for a themed craft and books, games, puzzles, lego and more!Crafts are appropriate for ages 4 and up, but all are welcome with parental supervision. (Crafts are posted weekly on the Rockaway Township Library Facebook page!)No registration is required. Please contact us with any questions at ...read more
Meeting Room: La Leche League
6:00PM-7:00PM
 Meeting Room: La Leche League
Wednesday, Apr. 16, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Main Library
Breastfeeding support group*Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored event
Virtual Adult Program: Johannes Vermeer: The Sphinx of Delft
7:00PM-8:00PM
Virtual Adult Program: Johannes Vermeer: The Sphinx of Delft
Wednesday, Apr. 16, 7:00PM-8:00PM
Virtual via Zoom
Join Janet Mandel for another Art History program via Zoom! The Seventeenth Century in Holland witnessed extraordinary innovation in science, commerce and artistic expression; Johannes Vermeer was arguably one of the most significant painters of the Dutch Golden Age. This lecture and slide show will...read more
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Friends of the Library Meeting
10:00AM-11:00AM
 Friends of the Library Meeting
Thursday, Apr. 17, 10:00AM-11:00AM
Main Library
Goldfish Swim School: Bath Safety ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am
Goldfish Swim School: Bath Safety ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Thursday, Apr. 17, 10:30 am
Main Library
Join us as Goldfish swim school presents a program on bath safety for your children.REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

Movie Matinee: Sight
1:30PM-3:30PM
 Movie Matinee: Sight
Thursday, Apr. 17, 1:30PM-3:30PM
Main Library
No Registration Required!
Adult Program: re(Awaken) Your Creativity
6:00PM-7:00PM
Adult Program: re(Awaken) Your Creativity
Thursday, Apr. 17, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Main Library
 Do you feel like you have something to express, but you’re not sure how? Can’t draw a straight line? You won’t have to!!! Are you a creative person who is experiencing a block? Do you want some creative tools to expand your brain (in whatever you do)?This fun-filled workshop ...read more

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The Library is Closed for Good Friday
The Library is Closed for Good Friday
Friday, Apr. 18,
Main Library
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Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club
11:00AM-12:30PM
Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club
Saturday, Apr. 19, 11:00AM-12:30PM
Main Library
Come play chess! For more information please email Erik at rockawaychess1@gmail.com*Not a Rockaway Township Library event
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The Library is Closed for Easter
The Library is Closed for Easter
Sunday, Apr. 20,
Main Library
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Play-Doh Playtime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am
Play-Doh Playtime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Monday, Apr. 21, 10:30 am
Main Library
For children 2-5 years old. Join us to play with some Play-doh. We provide the Play-doh and the tools just bring your creativity!    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations we are requiring sign-ups for all programs. We ask that if you are bringing more than ...read more

Board Meeting
6:30PM-7:30PM
 Board Meeting
Monday, Apr. 21, 6:30PM-7:30PM
Main Library
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Meeting Room: Girl Scouts Troop 98663
3:30PM-4:30PM
Meeting Room: Girl Scouts Troop 98663
Tuesday, Apr. 22, 3:30PM-4:30PM
Main Library
Monthly Meeting*Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored event
Pokemon Trading Club
5-6
 Pokemon Trading Club
Tuesday, Apr. 22, 5-6
(04/22/2025)

Main Library
Ages 6-11. Bring in your card collection and trade with others. A parent or responsible adult for each child must approve each trade.Registration required. 

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Hibernia Drop-In Craft
3:30-5:30PM
 Hibernia Drop-In Craft
Wednesday, Apr. 23, 3:30-5:30PM
Hibernia Branch
Join us for a themed craft and books, games, puzzles, lego and more!Crafts are appropriate for ages 4 and up, but all are welcome with parental supervision. (Crafts are posted weekly on the Rockaway Township Library Facebook page!)No registration is required. Please contact us with any questions at ...read more
Family Jam with Miss Jolie & Mr. Jay ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
6:00 pm
Family Jam with Miss Jolie & Mr. Jay ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Wednesday, Apr. 23, 6:00 pm
Main Library
Join us for a fun program for families, join Miss Jolie and her brother Mr. Jay to sing & dance along with them to the greatest hits + pop songs!for ages 2 and up.  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations we are requiring sign-ups for all programs. We ask...read more

(Snow Date) Meeting Room: RT Public School’s Parent Academies
6:30PM-7:30 PM
(Snow Date) Meeting Room: RT Public School’s Parent Academies
Wednesday, Apr. 23, 6:30PM-7:30 PM
Main Library
*Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored event
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Babytime infant to 24 months ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am
Babytime infant to 24 months ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Thursday, Apr. 24, 10:30 am
Main Library
Join us for nursery rhymes, simple board books, songs, finger plays, and a play time at the end!REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. We ask that if you are bringing more than one child to storytime you register each child separately. 

Adult Program: Medicare Overview
6:00PM-7:00PM
Adult Program: Medicare Overview
Thursday, Apr. 24, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Main Library
Details coming soon!In-person program
Virtual Adult Program: Battle of the Seven Pines/Fair Oaks Civil War Round Table
6:55PM-8:30PM
Virtual Adult Program: Battle of the Seven Pines/Fair Oaks Civil War Round Table
Thursday, Apr. 24, 6:55PM-8:30PMVirtual Adult Progra
Virtual via Zoom
Presented by the Civil War Round Table of North Jersey. Please join them each month for a virtual presentation on different aspects of the civil war! The chat room opens at 6:30 and the program starts at 6:55.Registration is required. Virtual via Zoom
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Rockaway Township Library’s Spring Festival!!!
12:00PM-4:00PM
Rockaway Township Library’s Spring Festival!!!
Sunday, Apr. 27, 12:00PM-4:00PMRockaway Township Li
Main Library
The Spring Festival will feature: -Friends of the Library Book Sale-Live Music-Touch a Truck-Bouncy Slide-Meet Bluey & Sonic-Petting ZooNew for 2025-Gaming Truck-Magic Show-Miss Jolie-Mobile Escape Rooms-Climb a Rock WallBrought to you with support by Morris County Council of Education Asso...read more
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Virtual Adult Program: Summer Do’s and Don’ts for Healthy Skin
7:00PM-8:00PM
Virtual Adult Program: Summer Do’s and Don’ts for Healthy Skin
Monday, Apr. 28, 7:00PM-8:00PM
Virtual via Zoom
During the summer months, people spend more time outdoors, which increases exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. We will review the basic anatomy of skin and how the summer adds additional stress and damage to the skin.   The lecture will focus on these 4 areas...1. Hydration: &nbs...read more
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Move & Groove w/ Miss Jolie ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am
Move & Groove w/ Miss Jolie ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Tuesday, Apr. 29, 10:30 am
Main Library
Come sing and dance with Miss JolieFor children ages 2 -6. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE WE ASK THAT YOU DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOUR CHILD IS UNDER 2 YEARS OLD. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations we are requiring sign-ups for all programs. We ask that if you are bringing more than o...read more

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Hibernia Drop-In Craft
3:30PM-5:30PM
 Hibernia Drop-In Craft
Wednesday, Apr. 30, 3:30PM-5:30PM
Hibernia Branch
Join us for a themed craft and books, games, puzzles, lego and more!Crafts are appropriate for ages 4 and up, but all are welcome with parental supervision. (Crafts are posted weekly on the Rockaway Township Library Facebook page!)No registration is required. Please contact us with any questions at ...read more
   
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