Upcoming Events at The Raritan Library 54 E Somerset Street Raritan (908) 725-0413 | |
Adult Matinee: Marshall
Tuesday, February 13th @2:00pm | |
This historical drama depicts the early career of NAACP lawyer Thurgood Marshall (Chadwick Boseman), who would eventually become the first African-American Supreme Court justice. In 1940 Connecticut, Marshall defends a black chauffeur (Sterling K. Brown) who's accused of raping and trying to kill his white employer (Kate Hudson), and is aided in his efforts by his co-counsel, Sam Friedman (Josh Gad). Dan Stevens and James Cromwell co-star. Registration is required. Please call library to register. |
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Raritan’s “Distinguished Series” Thursday, February 22nd @ 6:30pm | |
John Pacifico will provide a brief talk and photo presentation on Raritan’s hero: Gunnery Sgt John Basilone. Meet and greet some members of the Basilone family including John’s niece, Kim Van Note, who will talk about the renaming of Raritan’s post office in honor of her uncle. Registration is required. Please call library to register. |
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Makers Day Event Calling All Knitters and Crocheters Saturday, March 10th from 10:00am to 12:00pm | |
Knit or crochet a baby hat to donate to the maternity section of Robert Wood Johnson Somerset Hospital. Stop by the library for a free kit to start your project. The hats will be finished and collected at the library. Registration is required. Please call library to register. |
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Makers Day Event Tub Tea with Michele Liana and Gayane Saturday, March 10th from 11:30am to 12:30pm | |
Learn about the health benefits and the relaxing qualities of bath essences. Create your own bath tea bags using botanicals, salts and minerals from around the world. Finish your project with Gayane by making a decorated box to store your tub tea in. Class size is limited, so register early. Registration is required. Please call library to register. |
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Makers Day Event Home Depot Project Saturday, March 10th from 1:30pm to 2:30pm | |
Did you ever want to install a bathroom or kitchen faucet on your own? Home Depot will demonstrate installing one – a very do-able DIY project! Registration is required. Please call library to register. |
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Adult Matinee: Rebel in the Rye Tuesday, March 13th @2:00pm | |
Sign up to view this film depicting the life of reclusive author, J. D. Salinger, author of "Catcher in the Rye". The movie depicts a fascinating insight into the author's life, his World War II experiences and his struggles with getting published. Run time: 106 minutes. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Please call library to register. |
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National Poetry Month Deadline March 16th | |
It's almost National Poetry Month! Submit your poems by March 16th, 2018 for our 6th annual National Poetry Month Celebration Anthology. A poetry celebration will follow on April 25th, 2018. Special guest poet James B. Nicola will be present. Open to everyone! Forms available on library's website |
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