Rockaway Township Free Public Library - Main Library: 61 Mt Hope Rd Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-627-2344 | Hibernia Branch Library : 419 Green Pond Rd Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-627-6872

Welcome

Scott Davan Announcements
The Rockaway Township Library, the heart of our community, offers an innovative and engaging public environment as well as resources to support the cultural, intellectual, and lifelong learning needs of the Rockaway Township community.

Supports the community’s personal and intellectual growth.

Collaborates with individuals and community organizations to meet residents’ library needs.

Seeks to provide open accessibility to all library facilities and its Web site.

Offers excellent and diverse collections and programs that respond to the changing community.

Improves the library experience by providing modern facilities and engaging new technologies.
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Teen Summer Reading Club 2018

Darlene Steinhart Teen Programs

Download a Teen Reading log here

Download the Teen Summer Reading Club instructions here
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Thank You Friends of the Library!

Darlene Steinhart Friends, Teen Programs

The Friends of the Rockaway Township Library donated all funds for our children’s & teen programs. Without their donations, support, and hard work our programs would not be possible. Thank you, Friends!

To support or join The Friends of the Rockaway Township Free Public Library, please click on https://www.rtlibrary.org/friends/

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All Things Summer Reading!

Tara Ruppell Children's Programs

Here is the calendar of events for Summer Reading 2018! All programs have been made possible by funds from The Friends of the Library! At the bottom of this post is a to a link to a downloadable version of the calendar as well as instructions for summer reading and the reading log.

Summer reading program Schedule 2018

Summer Reading Log 2018

Summer Reading Club Instructions for Schools…

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Street Photography Techniques

Darlene Steinhart Teen Programs

Saturday, July 21

10 am – 12 pm

Entering grades 7-12 in the Fall

You must sign up. Program is FREE.

Street photography captures random images & chance encounters in public places. You’ll learn basic techniques to create compelling images using your cell phone with professional photographer Heidi Sussman. Bring your cell phone or camera.

Sign up in person or by phone 973-627-2344.

More images below:

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Gardening Tips!

Rachel Franklin Adult Programs

Monday July 23, 2018
6:00-7:30 PM

Calling all gardeners or anyone interested in gardening! Did you know that soil is the foundation to a good garden. In this lecture, Marc Zukovich will explain the basics of soil composition, what your plants need in order to grow well, and the fundamentals of fertilizers. Registration is required. Please come in, call 973-627-2344 or sign up online!

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Teens: Mentalist Show with Fred Berthelot

Darlene Steinhart Teen Programs

OUT OF YOUR MIND

Interactive Stage Show where you are the star of the show.

Mentalist and magician Fred Berthelot will read your mind, entertain & bewilder you, & make you laugh. Learn more about Fred Berthelot at
https://www.fredberthelot.com/

Tuesday, July 24

5:30 – 7 pm

Entering grades 7-12 in the Fall

You must sign up. Program is FREE.

Sign up in person or by phone 973-627-2344.

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Create a Fiber Art “Painting”

Darlene Steinhart Teen Programs

Monday, July 30

5:30 – 7 pm

Entering grades 7-12 in the Fall

You must sign up. Program is FREE.

Create a felted wall hanging using wool fiber & water (called nuno felting) to take home. You’ll learn the techniques to create a unique design. We supply everything.

Sign up in person or by phone 973-627-2344.
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Coming Soon……Children’s Programs for Summer 2018

Darlene Steinhart Children's Programs, Children's Services

There are no children’s programs for May – early June while we prepare for Summer 2018 & visit schools. Check back for our schedule in the coming weeks.
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All the Presidents are Dead!

Rachel Franklin Adult Programs

Tuesday July 31, 2018
6:30-7:30 PM

This program features little known facts about where the presidents were born and where they died. Local historian Louis Picone, will discuss how he developed an interest in the American presidents and will also share tales of his travels, how he researched his topics, and will tell some fascinating stories about the presidents’ deaths, burials (and in many cases, reburials), and more. Registration is required.Please come in, call 973-627-2344 or sign up online!

Sponsored by the Rockaway Township Library.…

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History of the Jersey Shore

Rachel Franklin Adult Programs

Monday August 6, 2018
6:30-7:30 PM

Join local author and photographer Kevin Woyce for a colorful tour of New Jersey’s coastal history, from the long-ago days of pirates, shipwrecks, and lighthouses to the founding of today’s most popular beach resorts. Using original photography and historic images, he will explain why there is an elephant-shaped building on the beach in Margate, a concrete ship in Cape May, and a town called Ship Bottom—and much more! Registration is required. Please come in, call 973-627-2344 or sign up online!…

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