Upcoming Events at The Raritan Library
54 E Somerset Street Raritan (908) 725-0413
Library Book Sale
Friday, June 16th @10:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday, June 17th @ 10:00am to 2:00pm
The "Friends of the Raritan Public Library"
will be holding its annual book sale on
Friday, June 16th from 10:00am to 4:00pm and
Saturday, June 17th from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Fiction, non-fiction, large print and children’s books,
DVD’s and CD’s will be sold at bargain prices.
Call (908) 725-0413 for further information.
Adult Coloring
Tuesday, June 20th @2:00 pm
Join our adult coloring program for a calming afternoon.
Adult coloring reduces stress, enhances focus and creativity.
Coloring pages and pencils will be provided free of charge.
As you relax enjoy some lemonade, iced tea and cookies.
Registration is required. Please call library.
A Tribute to Elvis Through the Years
Thursday, June 29th @6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A special outdoor performance by award winning Elvis Tribute Artist,
Jim Barone, will include two 45 minute shows with an intermission break.
Selected songs will include music from 3 decades
and Elvis’ Grammy winning song: “How Great Thou Art”.
Refreshments served. Bring a lawn chair if you wish.
Registration is required. This is one show you don’t want to miss.
This program is funded in part by the
"Friends of the Raritan Public Library".
Please call library to register.
Adult Matinee: Grease & Ice Cream Social:
Tuesday, July 11th @2:00pm
Good girl Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) and
greaser Danny Zuko (John Travolta)
fell in love over the summer. Sandy is supposed to return home to Australia,
but unexpectedly stays. When they discover they are both attending
Rydell High School, will they be able to rekindle their romance?
Unforgettable music will have you singing out loud!
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Running time: 1 hour and 50 minutes. Registration is required.
Please call library to register.
Sunflower Wreath Class
Thursday, July 13th at 6:00pm
Register to make this beautiful poly mesh sunflower wreath.
Instructor, Michele Liana, will demonstrate
how to make your special creation.
All materials will be supplied.
A fee of $15.00 is due at time of registration.
Sign up early since class size is limited
Please call library to register.
Kid's Summer Programs
Raritan Public Library’s Annual Summer Reading Program
will kick off starting at 2:00pm on Wednesday, June 21st.
This will be a fun filled evening you will not want to miss!
The Summer Reading Program is open to young people,
ages six weeks through young adult, with programs,
prize drawings, storytimes and more!
Participants may sign up starting June 21st and
will receive a log to record their reading.
Prizes are awarded for reaching various goals.
This year’s theme is “Build a Better World.” What better way to start our
summer kick off then by having a special storytime
with Ms. Kristen for children ages 0 to 6 at 2pm!
Then for children ages 6 to 12 we will have Mad Science come teach us
all about building gliders and stunt planes at 4:30pm!
Sign up for summer reading before our second guest arrives!
Bricks 4 Kidz will be joining us at 6:00pm to teach us all about building
with Legos! We will get to create construction vehicles that move!
Registration is required.
Please call library to register.
Build a Better World Storytime
Wednesday, June 21st @2pm Ages 3 - 6
Join us at the Raritan Public Library to kick off summer reading with a
special storytime with Ms. Kristen!
You’ll get to sing songs and read books about building a better world!
Then we’ll plant flowers that you can take home with you
and make the world a more beautiful place!
Don’t forget to sign up for summer reading
while you’re here! Registration is required.
Please call library to register.
Beginning of Summer Kick Off Party
Stunt Planes & Gliders Wednesday, June 21 @4:30pm Ages 6+
Join us at the Raritan Public Library for our summer kick off party!
Mad Science will be presenting a fun program on stunt planes & gliders.
The Wright Brothers would be proud as we follow in their footsteps
and learn the fundamental principles of flight.
Build a “football” glider, a Delta Dart and
your very own loop-flying stunt plane.
You’ll be a Top Gun after this class!
Don’t forget to sign up for summer reading!
Registration is required.
Please call library to register.
Beginning of Summer Kick Off Party
Bricks 4 Kidz Presents Construction Vehicles
Wednesday, June 21 @6:00pm Ages 5+
Join us at the Raritan Public Library for our summer kick off party!
Do you love building with Legos?!
Come build construction vehicles with Bricks 4 Kidz!
They will teach us how to create exciting construction
vehicles that maybe will even move!
Be inspired to build a better world this summer by building with Legos!
Don’t forget to sign up for summer reading!
Please call library to register.
Now on sale at the library
John Basilone
Commemorative Magnet
$3
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