Upcoming Events at The Raritan Library
54 E Somerset Street Raritan (908) 725-0413
4th Annual Poetry Celebration
Wednesday, April 20th 2016 - 6:30 PM
To Commemorate National Poetry Month, the
Raritan Public Library is holding a Poetry Celebration for all ages.
Poets whose works were chosen in our March contest will
be invited to read at the Library's Poetry Celebration.

The public is invited to attend.
Lights refreshments will be served.
Historical Walking Tour of Somerset Street
Saturday, April 23rd 2016
A historical walking tour of Somerset Street is being sponsored by the
Raritan Historical and Cultural Committee on Saturday, April 23 2016.
Please join us for a walk back in history.
One walking tour is scheduled for 10AM and another at 1 PM.
The tour will take approximately one hour.
Each tour will gather on the sidewalk in front of
the Raritan Public Library at the designated times.
The cost is $5. (Children under 12 are free.) Registration is required.
Call the library to reserve a spot.
Each person on the tour will receive a booklet.
Dr. Edgar T. Flint 1877 - 1966
For the months of March and April, photos, memorabilia, and stories
will be on display at the Library featuring Raritan’s highly respected
hometown physician Dr. Edgar T. Flint.

What is particularly noteworthy is that Dr. Flint served in
3 wars including the Spanish American War, WWI, and WWII.
A few of his accomplishments include being an organizer of the
American Legion Post (now the John Basilone Post) and being
County Physician (Coroner) for 15 years.

Stop by the Library to see this special tribute to Dr. Edgar Flint.
For Sale at The Raritan Library
The Library has these beautiful
John Basilone Coffee Mugs
for sale at $10.00 each.

Proceeds are donated to the Basilone Parade.
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