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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 Closed In-Use
 Meeting Room Closed In-Use
Friday, May 1,
Main Library
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Meeting Room Closed In-Use
 Meeting Room Closed In-Use
Monday, May 4,
Main Library
Tween Library Council
3:00-4:00
 Tween Library Council
Monday, May. 4, 3:00-4:00Tween Library Counci
Rockaway Township Free Public Library - Rockaway, NJ
Is your tween interested in the library? Join the Tween Library Council! The TLC meets on the first Monday of the month at 3:00PM and is open to kids 10-13 years old. This junior version of our Teen Advisory Board will discuss program ideas for tweens and give our emerging teens room to learn about ...read more

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Adult Program: *250th* - New Jersey Crossroads of the American Revolution
6:00PM-7:30PM
Adult Program: *250th* - New Jersey Crossroads of the American Revolution
Tuesday, May 5, 6:00PM-7:30PMAdult Program: *250t
Main Library
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding, join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly for a lively discussion about the pivotal role that New Jersey & Rockaway Township played.  With more than 90 military engagements in the state during the Revolution, actions taken by Loya...read more
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Hibernia Library: Drop-In Craft
3:15PM-5:15PM
 Hibernia Library: Drop-In Craft
Wednesday, May. 6, 3:15PM-5:15PMHibernia Library: Dr
Hibernia 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.  
Children’s Summer Reading Program
6:00 pm
Children’s Summer Reading Program
Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 pm
Main Library
details to follow
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Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club
6:00PM-7:30PM
Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club
Thursday, May. 7, 6:00PM-7:30PM
Main Library
Come play chess! For more information please email Erik at rockawaychess1@gmail.com 
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Picatinny Kindergarten
9:15 - 11:00
 Picatinny Kindergarten
Friday, May 8, 9:15 - 11:00
Main Library
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Meeting Room: La Leche League of Rockaway
10:00AM-12:00PM
Meeting Room: La Leche League of Rockaway
Saturday, May 9, 10:00AM-12:00PM
Main Library
Breastfeeding support group*Not a Rockaway Township Library event
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The Library is Closed for Mother’s Day
The Library is Closed for Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 10,
Main Library
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Adult Book Club
3:00PM-4:00PM
 Adult Book Club
Tuesday, May 12, 3:00PM-4:00PM
Main Library
Adult Program: Medicare Overview
6:00PM-7:00PM
Adult Program: Medicare Overview
Tuesday, May 12, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Main Library
Details coming soon!
Meeting Room: PAL
6:30PM-7:30PM
 Meeting Room: PAL
Tuesday, May 12, 6:30PM-7:30PM
Main Library
*Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored event
Virtual Adult Program: *250th* Art History with Mallory Mortillaro - The Peale Family
7:00PM-8:00PM
Virtual Adult Program: *250th* Art History with Mallory Mortillaro - The Peale Family
Tuesday, May 12, 7:00PM-8:00PM
Virtual via Zoom
The Peale Family: America’s Old Masters The Peale family was one of America’s most influential artistic and intellectual family dynasties in early American History. This lecture examines the characters of this eccentric, invaluable, and innovative family and highlights their many contrib...read more
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Hibernia Library: Drop-In Craft
3:15PM-5:15PM
 Hibernia Library: Drop-In Craft
Wednesday, May. 13, 3:15PM-5:15PMHibernia Library: Dr
Hibernia 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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Movie Matinee: Sinners
1:30PM-4:00PM
 Movie Matinee: Sinners
Thursday, May 14, 1:30PM-4:00PMMovie Matinee: Sinne
Main Library
No registration required.
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Friends of the Library Meeting
10:00AM-11:00AM
 Friends of the Library Meeting
Friday, May 15, 10:00AM-11:00AM
Main Library
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Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club
11:30AM-1:30PM
Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club
Saturday, May 16, 11:30AM-1:30PM
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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Move & Groove w/ Miss Jolie ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am
Move & Groove w/ Miss Jolie ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
Monday, May 18, 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

Library Board Meeting
6:30PM-7:30 PM
 Library Board Meeting
Monday, May 18, 6:30PM-7:30 PM
Main Library
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Adult Program: Beyond the Baby Blues Info Session
6:00PM-7:30PM
Adult Program: Beyond the Baby Blues Info Session
Tuesday, May 19, 6:00PM-7:30PM
Main Library
Maternal Health Awareness week runs from May 4-10th. It highlights prenatal mental health challenges, aiming to combat stigma, promote open discussions, and advocate for better support mothers. Join the beyond baby blues: mom to mom support group for an informational session on supports availab...read more

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Hibernia Library: Drop-In Craft
3:15PM-5:15PM
 Hibernia Library: Drop-In Craft
Wednesday, May. 20, 3:15PM-5:15PMHibernia Library: Dr
Hibernia 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.  
Virtual Adult Program: The Dog Days of Summer
7:00PM-8:00PM
Virtual Adult Program: The Dog Days of Summer
Wednesday, May 20, 7:00PM-8:00PMVirtual Adult Progra
Virtual via Zoom
Have you ever wondered about the origin of the crazy words and phrases we use? From “breaking the ice” to “a wild goose chase,” these seemingly illogical expressions fill our everyday language without a second thought. This program explores the strange and varied origins of a...read more
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The Library is Closed for Memorial Day
The Library is Closed for Memorial Day
Saturday, May 23,
Main Library
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The Library is Closed for Memorial Day
The Library is Closed for Memorial Day
Sunday, May 24,
Main Library
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The Library is Closed for Memorial Day
The Library is Closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 25,
Main Library
Teen Advisory Board
4:00-5:00
 Teen Advisory Board
Monday, May. 25
Main Library
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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Hibernia Library: Drop-In Craft
3:15PM-5:15PM
 Hibernia Library: Drop-In Craft
Wednesday, May. 27, 3:15PM-5:15PMHibernia Library: Dr
Hibernia 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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Movie Matinee: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
1:30PM-3:30PM
Movie Matinee: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
Thursday, May 28, 1:30PM-3:30PMMovie Matinee: Now Y
Main Library
No registration required.
Virtual Adult Program: Civil War Round Table Gen. Grant Takes Command
7:00PM-8:30PM
Virtual Adult Program: Civil War Round Table Gen. Grant Takes Command
Thursday, May 28, 7:00PM-8:30PMVirtual Adult Progra
Virtual via Zoom
It’s 1864, after the Battle of Gettysburg, the Civil War  in the east  is basically at a standstill with both Generals Meade and Lee jockeying for battlefield positions – and what is becoming more important – the North is becoming war weary!It is at this point, after his ...read more
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Future Children’s Program
10:00 - 10:50
 Future Children’s Program
Friday, May 29, 10:00 - 10:50
Main Library
Details coming soon
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Meeting Room: Toys 4 Joys Global, Inc
2:00PM-4:00PM
Meeting Room: Toys 4 Joys Global, Inc
Saturday, May 30, 2:00PM-4:00PM
Main Library
Crochet workshop for volunteers. For more information please contact Emily at 973-251-6024 or email toys4joys.nj@gmail.com*Not a Rockaway Township sponsored program
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