Upcoming Events at The Raritan Library
54 E Somerset Street Raritan (908) 725-0413
William Shakespeare
Antony and Cleopatra
Wednesday, January 17th @6:30pm - 8:00pm
Love Shakespeare? Interested in knowing more about Shakespeare?
Scared of Shakespeare? "No Fear Shakespeare" might be the group for you.
The mission is to make Shakespeare accessible to busy people
in central New Jersey who may not have a background in Shakespeare,
Renaissance literature, or theater. Anyone can to read out loud
and discuss Shakespeare plays in a relaxed and informal setting.
You do not have to be a great orator. This is not a performance group,
so it is not necessary to prepare anything before coming.
You are not required to read the play beforehand.
Please bring your own copy of the play "Antony & Cleopatra".
Gentle Flow Chair Yoga
Balance and Breath Work with Breda
Tuesday, January 23rd, February 27th and March 27th @2:00pm
Join yoga instructor, Breda Ryan-Blake while she
guides you through a class of gentle flow chair yoga.
During this time Breda will introduce breath
awareness, balance, strength and flexibility.
The class is for beginners as well as those who
have practiced yoga previously. For your comfort,
please wear loose clothing. Space is limited.
Registration is required. Please call library to register.
The OTHER Mentalist LIVE
Thursday, January 25th @ 6:30pm
Come see local resident Tom Kennedy perform as
The OTHER Mentalist and witness lighthearted, hilarious,
and interactive demonstrations of telepathy and other mind
games guaranteed to leave you amazed and laughing!
Reserve a seat for this entertaining program.
Registration is required. Please call library to register.
Valentine Floral Arrangement Class
Thursday, February 8th, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Sign up to make a beautiful floral arrangement using
fresh flowers, greens, embellishments and a glass container
covered with Valentine printed fabric.
A $10.00 fee applies for materials only.
Register early for this is a very popular class!
Registration is required. Please call library to register.
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.
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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