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". |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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