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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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Saturday, Nov. 1Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Sunday, Nov. 2Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Monday, Nov. 3Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Storytime ages 2-6 years old ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:00 - 10:30 Storytime ages 2-6 years old ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Monday, Nov. 3, 10:00 - 10:30Main Library You can sign up for Monday OR Tuesday storytime but not both.Join us for picture books, songs, and a craft at the end. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations we are requiring sign-ups for all programs. We ask that if you are bringing more than one child to...read more
Adult Program: Five Wishes-Advanced Directive and Living Wills
6:00PM-7:00PM Adult Program: Five Wishes-Advanced Directive and Living Wills Monday, Nov. 3, 6:00PM-7:00PMMain Library This program will be given by the Rockaway Township Department of Health. Registration is required.
Virtual: A Brief History of Thanksgiving Holiday
7:00PM-8:00PM Virtual: A Brief History of Thanksgiving Holiday Monday, Nov. 3, 7:00PM-8:00PM![]() Main Library While the origins of Thanksgiving begin with the 1621 meeting between English colonists and members of the Wampanoag peoples, there is much more to the story. The institution of this holiday in the American calendar has an interesting story that involves both Federal and individual State decisions. ...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Tuesday, Nov. 4Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Storytime ages 2-6 years old ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:00 - 10:30 Storytime ages 2-6 years old ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Tuesday, Nov. 4, 10:00 - 10:30Main Library You can sign up for Monday OR Tuesday storytime but not both.Join us for picture books, songs, and a craft at the end. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations we are requiring sign-ups for all programs. We ask that if you are bringing more than one child ...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Wednesday, Nov. 5Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Virtual Author Talk: Journalist Joseph Lee- Nothing More of This Land
2:00PM-3:00PM Virtual Author Talk: Journalist Joseph Lee- Nothing More of This Land Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2:00PM-3:00PM![]() Virtual via Zoom You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vac...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Thursday, Nov. 6Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Babytime infant to 24 months ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am Babytime infant to 24 months ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Thursday, Nov. 6, 10:30 amMain Library For infants to 24 months old 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.
Movie Matinee: Flow
1:30PM-3:30PM
Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club
6:00PM-7:30PM Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club Thursday, Nov. 6, 6:00PM-7:30PMMain Library Come play chess! For more information please email Erik at rockawaychess1@gmail.com*Not a Rockaway Township Library event
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Friday, Nov. 7Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Saturday, Nov. 8Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Sunday, Nov. 9Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Monday, Nov. 10Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Tuesday, Nov. 11Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Meeting Room: PAL
6:30PM-7:30 PM Meeting Room: PAL Tuesday, Nov. 11, 6:30PM-7:30 PMMain Library *Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored event
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Wednesday, Nov. 12Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Pokemon Trading Club Ages 6-11 ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
5:30 - 6:15 Pokemon Trading Club Ages 6-11 ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5:30 - 6:15Main Library For children ages 6-11 Bring in your card collection and trade with others. A parent or responsible adult must approve the trade.Registration required.
Virtual Adult Program: Famous Self Portraits
7:00PM-8:00PM Virtual Adult Program: Famous Self Portraits Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7:00PM-8:00PMVirtual via Zoom Self portraits can be traced back to ancient times, though they became most prevalent in the early Renaissance period. This lecture explores several famous artists’ self portraits as we learn, and consider: What does an artist’s self portrait say about the time they lived in, the s...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Thursday, Nov. 13Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Meeting Room: SEPAC
6:00PM-7:30PM Meeting Room: SEPAC Thursday, Nov. 13, 6:00PM-7:30PMMain Library Parent support group*Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored event
Virtual Author Talk: Amanda Peters - The Berry Pickers
7:00PM-8:00PM Virtual Author Talk: Amanda Peters - The Berry Pickers Thursday, Nov. 13, 7:00PM-8:00PM![]() Virtual via Zoom Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories. The Berry Pickers is an intimate portrait of race, love,...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Friday, Nov. 14Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Saturday, Nov. 15Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Dinosaur Adventure Show ages 5+ ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:00 am Dinosaur Adventure Show ages 5+ ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Saturday, Nov. 15, 10:00 amMain Library Come join an exciting dinosaur adventure with field paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka!The show will feature the skull of Mr. Nixon, an eight-foot Triceratops skull discovered by the team in 1996, and examine the characteristics of this dinosaur. Audience part...read more
Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club
11:30AM-1:00PM Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club Saturday, Nov. 15, 11:30AM-1:00PMMain Library Come play chess! For more information please email Erik at rockawaychess1@gmail.com*Not a Rockaway Township Library event
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Sunday, Nov. 16Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Monday, Nov. 17Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Tuesday, Nov. 18Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Virtual Author Talk: Charles Duhigg - Supercommunicators
2:00PM-3:00PM Virtual Author Talk: Charles Duhigg - Supercommunicators Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2:00PM-3:00PM![]() Virtual via Zoom Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss! Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling books The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, presents the ultimate guide on how to communicate and connect with anyone at work...read more
Meeting Room: Girl Scout Troop 98663
3:30PM-4:30PM Meeting Room: Girl Scout Troop 98663 Tuesday, Nov. 18, 3:30PM-4:30PMMain Library *Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored event
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Wednesday, Nov. 19Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Hibernia Library: Drop-In Craft
3:15PM-5:15PM Hibernia Library: Drop-In Craft Wednesday, Nov. 19, 3:15PM-5:15PMHibernia Branch Join us for a craft, games, puzzles, LEGO, books & fun! Crafts are appropriate for ages 4 and up, but all are welcome with parental supervision! Any questions? Please call the Hibernia Library on Mon or Wed at 973-627-6872.No registration is required.
Draw Pokemon w/ Leah ages 6-11 ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
6:00 pm Draw Pokemon w/ Leah ages 6-11 ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6:00 pmMain Library Leah is back for another fun Pokemon drawing program where you can learn to draw your favorite pokemon!For children ages 6-11REGISTRATION REQUIRED if bringing more than one child each child must be signed up separately.
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Thursday, Nov. 20Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Babytime infant to 24 months ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am Babytime infant to 24 months ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Thursday, Nov. 20, 10:30 amMain Library For infants to 24 months old 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.
Movie Matinee: F1: The Movie
1:30PM-3:30PM
Adult Program: Break Free with the Emotional Clearing Method
6:00PM-7:00PM Adult Program: Break Free with the Emotional Clearing Method Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:00PM-7:00PMMain Library A 3-Step journey to transform anxiety and stress to inner peace so you have happier, healthier relationships. This workshop is perfect for you if you feel stuck in your current situation, are healing from toxic relationships, struggle to regulate your nervous system etc. Join Meryl Hayton for t...read more
Virtual Adult Program: Civil War Round Table - Lincoln’s Quest for Peace
6:55PM-8:30PM Virtual Adult Program: Civil War Round Table - Lincoln’s Quest for Peace Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:55PM-8:30PM![]() Virtual via Zoom Registration is required. With the Civil War raging on, with thousands of casualties and vast destruction of property attempts were made to achieve peace and end the conflict, this program will raise the issues as presented by both sides1. The Legal and Constitutional Context 2. The ...read more
Virtual Adult Program: Art Around the World: The Frick Collection
7:00PM-8:00PM Virtual Adult Program: Art Around the World: The Frick Collection Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:00PM-8:00PM![]() Virtual via Zoom Join Jay Schuck for the first of three programs this fall-Art around the world!Take a trip to the Upper East Side of NYC with a virtual tour through the newly re-opened Frick Collection. Highlights include Rembrandt’s “The Polish Rider”, Vermeer’s “Officer and Laughing ...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Friday, Nov. 21Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Saturday, Nov. 22Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Meeting Room: La Leche League of Rockaway
10:00AM-12:00PM Meeting Room: La Leche League of Rockaway Saturday, Nov. 22, 10:00AM-12:00PMMain Library Breastfeeding help. For more information contact Denise at montaltorook@gmail.com or call 973-462-3795*Not a Rockaway Township sponsored event
Read to Cody!
12:00 - 2:00 Read to Cody! Saturday, Nov. 22, 12:00 - 2:00Main Library Drop in to practice your reading with Cody our volunteer therapy dog. All ages. In the children's room.
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Sunday, Nov. 23Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Monday, Nov. 24Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Move & Groove w/ Miss Jolie ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am Move & Groove w/ Miss Jolie ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Monday, Nov. 24, 10:30 amMain 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
Teen Advisory Board
4:00-5:00 Teen Advisory Board Monday, Nov. 24, 4:00-5:00![]() Rockaway Township Free Public Library - Rockaway, NJ The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets on the last Monday of the month in the Teen Area. Teens aged 13-18 are invited to meet with our teen librarian Savannah to discuss programs, outreach and events for teens. We'll go over the upcoming month's calendar and discuss opportunities for teens to g...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Tuesday, Nov. 25Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Toddler Art ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am Toddler Art ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Tuesday, Nov. 25, 10:30 amMain Library For children 2-5 years old. Join us for a fun Thanksgiving themed art project. All paint/markers we use are washable but make sure you wear clothes that you don't mind if they get a little bit dirty. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations ...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Wednesday, Nov. 26Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Hibernia Library: Drop-In Craft
2:30PM-4:30PM Hibernia Library: Drop-In Craft Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2:30PM-4:30PMHibernia Branch Join us for a craft, games, puzzles, LEGO, books & fun! Crafts are appropriate for ages 4 and up, but all are welcome with parental supervision! Any questions? Please call the Hibernia Library on Mon or Wed at 973-627-6872.No registration is required.
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Thursday, Nov. 27Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Friday, Nov. 28Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Saturday, Nov. 29Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
Drop-in Games for Teens
10:00 - 4:30 Drop-in Games for Teens Saturday, Nov. 29, 10:00 - 4:30Rockaway Township Free Public Library - Rockaway, NJ Come to the Rockaway Township Public Library on Saturday, November 29 for drop-in games for teens, running 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. We have card games, board games and dice games for teens to play in our teen area. Bring friends or play solo, we have games for one to ten players.
Meeting Room: Girl Scouts Troop 99022
2:30PM-4:30PM Meeting Room: Girl Scouts Troop 99022 Saturday, Nov. 29, 2:30PM-4:30PMMain Library Girl scout meeting, making gingerbread houses*Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored event
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Reading the 90s in 90 Days
Reading the 90s in 90 Days Sunday, Nov. 30Main Library Can you read through the 90s in 90 days? The Rockaway Township Library challenges tweens to read a book published every year since 1990 in 90 days! Readers can pick a prize for every year completed and are eligible to attend a 90s themed pizza and movie party if they complete the challenge by 12/30/...read more
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