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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Munchkin Playtime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am Munchkin Playtime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Friday, Aug. 1, 10:30 amMain Library Sign-ups for Rockaway Twp residents starts June 1st. Nonresidents may sign up starting June 12th.For children 1 to 5 years old.We provide an indivually packaged snack while your child has playtime under your supervision. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limita...read more
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Adult Summer Reading!!!!! Links for Signing up & Raffle Tickets
Adult Summer Reading!!!!! Links for Signing up & Raffle Tickets Monday, Aug. 4![]() Main Library Click here to Sign Up for Summer ReadingClick here for Raffle Tickets- each book you read counts as a raffle ticket! These links are for adult summer reading! Be sure to bookmark the raffle ticket link as you will use it all summer to log your books! If you have questions, please call the libra...read more
Play-Doh Playtime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am Play-Doh Playtime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Monday, Aug. 4, 10:30 amMain Library Sign-ups for Rockaway Twp residents starts June 1st. Nonresidents may sign up starting June 12th.For children 2-5 years old. You may sign up for Monday OR Tuesday but not both sessionsJoin us to play with some Play-doh. We provide the Play-doh and the tools just bring your creativit...read more
CANCELED**Adult Program: The Life & Times of a Continental Soldier with John Dwyer
6:00-7:00PM CANCELED**Adult Program: The Life & Times of a Continental Soldier with John Dwyer Monday, Aug. 4, 6:00-7:00PMMain Library This program features the uniform, weapons, tools, and gear used and carried by the soldiers of the American Army in the Revolutionary War. John Dwyer will talk about the life and experiences of a soldier in NJ in 1780. This is an ‘in-person’ talk where John Dwyer portrays a soldier serv...read more
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Play-Doh Playtime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
10:30 am Play-Doh Playtime ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Tuesday, Aug. 5, 10:30 amMain Library Sign-ups for Rockaway Twp residents starts June 1st. Nonresidents may sign up starting June 12th.For children 2-5 years old. You may sign up for Monday OR Tuesday but not both sessionsJoin us to play with some Play-doh. We provide the Play-doh and the tools just bring your creativit...read more
Virtual Adult Author Talk: Jay Faulk & The Stories, Science, & History of Birds
2:00PM Virtual Adult Author Talk: Jay Faulk & The Stories, Science, & History of Birds Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2:00PM![]() Virtual via Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTERDelve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them ...read more
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Meeting Room: StoryCorps Oral History Recording
12:00pm-1:30pm Meeting Room: StoryCorps Oral History Recording Wednesday, Aug. 6, 12:00pm-1:30pmMain Library For more information please contact Micaela for more information 732-501-5022 or email mcamacho-tenreiro@storycorps.org*Not a Rockaway Township Library event
Jester Jim ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
6:00 pm Jester Jim ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Wednesday, Aug. 6, 6:00 pmMain Library Sign-ups for Rockaway Twp residents starts June 1st. Nonresidents may sign up starting June 12th.For children 5+Come and join us at the library as Jester Jim comes and performs not your ordinary juggling show. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations we are requiring sign-u...read more
Virtual Adult Program: The Cloisters Museum & Gardens
7:00PM-8:00PM Virtual Adult Program: The Cloisters Museum & Gardens Wednesday, Aug. 6, 7:00PM-8:00PM![]() Virtual via Zoom The Cloisters are part of the Metropolitan Museum of art, but located in a separate most interesting building in Fort Tryon Park, which not only resembles a European medieval monastery, but actually integrates architectural elements from various structures in France and Spain.. The enchanting cloist...read more
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Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club
6:00PM-7:30PM Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club Thursday, Aug. 7, 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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Friday Movie Matinee: The Unbreakable Boy
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Adult Summer Reading!!!!! Links for Signing up & Raffle Tickets
Adult Summer Reading!!!!! Links for Signing up & Raffle Tickets Monday, Aug. 11![]() Main Library Click here to Sign Up for Summer ReadingClick here for Raffle Tickets- each book you read counts as a raffle ticket! These links are for adult summer reading! Be sure to bookmark the raffle ticket link as you will use it all summer to log your books! If you have questions, please call the libra...read more
Kids! Under the Sea Story & Craft: Paper Plate Fish Ages 5-8
10:30-11:15 am Kids! Under the Sea Story & Craft: Paper Plate Fish Ages 5-8 Monday, Aug. 11, 10:30-11:15 amMain Library For Ages 5-8You must register
Postponed to Sept 22!!!! Adult Program: Pollinator Gardens: Fall & Beyond
6:00PM-7:00PM Postponed to Sept 22!!!! Adult Program: Pollinator Gardens: Fall & Beyond Monday, Aug. 11, 6:00PM-7:00PMMain Library This is being postponed to September 22! Please find it on the calendar to register!Create a vibrant, wildlife-friendly garden that supports pollinators from spring through fall. This lecture will highlight how to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds using native plants, with a special focus ...read more
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Kids! Under the Sea Story & Craft: Toilet Paper Crab Ages 5-8
10:30-11:15 am Kids! Under the Sea Story & Craft: Toilet Paper Crab Ages 5-8 Tuesday, Aug. 12, 10:30-11:15 amMain Library Ages 5-8You must register.
Meeting Room: PAL
6:30PM-7:30 PM Meeting Room: PAL Tuesday, Aug. 12, 6:30PM-7:30 PMMain Library *Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored event
Virtual Adult Program: The Life & Work of Michelangelo
7:00PM-8:00PM Virtual Adult Program: The Life & Work of Michelangelo Tuesday, Aug. 12, 7:00PM-8:00PM![]() Virtual via Zoom Join art historian, Jay Schuck, explore the life and work of the leading sculptor of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo. Artwork to be examined include the Pieta, the David, the Sistine Chapel frescoes, and more. Hosted by Kemmerer LibraryRegistration is required.
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Kids! Under the Sea Story & Craft: Craft Stick Octopus Ages 5-8
10:30 am - 11:00 am Kids! Under the Sea Story & Craft: Craft Stick Octopus Ages 5-8 Wednesday, Aug. 13, 10:30 am - 11:00 amMain Library Ages 5-8Must register
Hibernia Wednesday Craft
3:30PM-5:30PM Hibernia Wednesday Craft Wednesday, Aug. 13, 3:30PM-5:30PM![]() Hibernia Branch Come join the fun at the Hibernia Branch Library EVERY Wednesday to explore the colors in your world. Each week will focus on one color, with a craft and books following the theme. Drop in anytime between 3:30pm and 5:30pm. Crafts are appropriate for ages 4 and up but all are welcome with ...read more
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Kids! Under the Sea Story & Craft: Pompom Ice Pops Ages 5-8
10:30-11:00 am Kids! Under the Sea Story & Craft: Pompom Ice Pops Ages 5-8 Thursday, Aug. 14, 10:30-11:00 amMain Library Ages 5-8You must register
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Kids! Under the Sea Story & Craft: Jellyfish Suncatcher Ages 5-8
10:30-11:00 am Kids! Under the Sea Story & Craft: Jellyfish Suncatcher Ages 5-8 Friday, Aug. 15, 10:30-11:00 amMain Library Ages 5-8You must register
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Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club
11:00AM-12:30PM Meeting Room: Rockaway Chess Club Saturday, Aug. 16, 11:00AM-12:30PMMain Library Come play chess! For more information please email Erik at rockawaychess1@gmail.com*Not a Rockaway Township Library event
STEMPowering Electronics Workshop
1-3 pm STEMPowering Electronics Workshop Saturday, Aug. 16, 1-3 pmMain Library Entering grades 2-8 in the fall. FREEYou will build your own circuits.You will learn about current, voltage, & resistance; batteries and circuit design; & how to read electronic schematics!You must register.
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Adult Summer Reading!!!!! Links for Signing up & Raffle Tickets
Adult Summer Reading!!!!! Links for Signing up & Raffle Tickets Monday, Aug. 18![]() Main Library Click here to Sign Up for Summer ReadingClick here for Raffle Tickets- each book you read counts as a raffle ticket! These links are for adult summer reading! Be sure to bookmark the raffle ticket link as you will use it all summer to log your books! If you have questions, please call the libra...read more
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ELL Conversation Classes
7:00PM-8:00PM ELL Conversation Classes Tuesday, Aug. 19, 7:00PM-8:00PMMain Library Drop ins welcome, no registration required! 3rd Tuesday of every month!
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Hibernia Wednesday Craft
3:30PM-5:30PM Hibernia Wednesday Craft Wednesday, Aug. 20, 3:30PM-5:30PM![]() Hibernia Branch Come join the fun at the Hibernia Branch Library EVERY Wednesday to explore the colors in your world. Each week will focus on one color, with a craft and books following the theme. Drop in anytime between 3:30pm and 5:30pm. Crafts are appropriate for ages 4 and up but all are welcome with ...read more
Virtual Adult Author Talk: Casey McQuiston Returning to Romance Through Food & Flirty Fiction
7:00PM Virtual Adult Author Talk: Casey McQuiston Returning to Romance Through Food & Flirty Fiction Wednesday, Aug. 20, 7:00PM![]() Virtual via Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTERBring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. When two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour, they challenge each other to a hookup competition ...read more
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CANCELED***Adult Program: Adult Swallowing Disorders
6:00PM-7:00PM CANCELED***Adult Program: Adult Swallowing Disorders Thursday, Aug. 21, 6:00PM-7:00PMMain Library Come learn what dysphagia is and how you can support yourself or a loved one who may be struggling with it. Topics Covered:-What causes dysphagia?-How to recognize the signs-Safe swallowing techniques strategiesRegistration is required.
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Friday Movie Matinee: The Friend
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Meeting Room: La Leche League of Rockaway
10:00AM-12:00PM Meeting Room: La Leche League of Rockaway Saturday, Aug. 23, 10:00AM-12:00PMMain Library Breastfeeding help. For more info, please contact Denise at 973-462-3795 or email montaltorook@gmail.com*Not a Rockaway Township Library sponsored program
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Adult Summer Reading!!!!! Links for Signing up & Raffle Tickets
Adult Summer Reading!!!!! Links for Signing up & Raffle Tickets Monday, Aug. 25![]() Main Library Click here to Sign Up for Summer ReadingClick here for Raffle Tickets- each book you read counts as a raffle ticket! These links are for adult summer reading! Be sure to bookmark the raffle ticket link as you will use it all summer to log your books! If you have questions, please call the libra...read more
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Hibernia Wednesday Craft
3:30PM-5:30PM Hibernia Wednesday Craft Wednesday, Aug. 27, 3:30PM-5:30PM![]() Hibernia Branch Come join the fun at the Hibernia Branch Library EVERY Wednesday to explore the colors in your world. Each week will focus on one color, with a craft and books following the theme. Drop in anytime between 3:30pm and 5:30pm. Crafts are appropriate for ages 4 and up but all are welcome with ...read more
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Virtual Adult Author Talk: Dr. Tasha Eurich How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos
2:00PM Virtual Adult Author Talk: Dr. Tasha Eurich How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos Thursday, Aug. 28, 2:00PM![]() Virtual via Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTERLearn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough). Whether you&r...read more
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LAST DAY for Adult Summer Reading!!!!!
LAST DAY for Adult Summer Reading!!!!! Friday, Aug. 29, ![]() Main Library Click here to Sign Up for Summer ReadingClick here for Raffle Tickets- each book you read counts as a raffle ticket! These links are for adult summer reading! Be sure to bookmark the raffle ticket link as you will use it all summer to log your books! If you have questions, please call the libra...read more
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