Welcome to the Raritan Public Library

 Explore our site to find out information on our books, graphic novels, magazines, videos, DVDs, recorded books, CDs, and our policies. For books not available in our library we also offer an inter-library loan service. In addition, we sponsor many activities such as our Book Clubs for adults and teens, Storytimes for children, and many others. We encourage you to come explore our library to see its rustic and historical features. The Raritan Public Library is an historical site. The carpeting and window treatments are designed to match the time period in which the structure was built. We also feature a museum dedicated to the Raritan war hero Sgt. John Basilone. So come curl up with a good book in our cozy library. We look forward to seeing you.

*Reminder: The Raritan Public Library follows closings and delayed openings according to the Bridgewater-Raritan School District.

    Newsworthy Information:

Did you know that the Raritan Public Library newsletter is now online?

Click below to view/print the latest happenings at your Library!

*Jan-Feb Newsletter 2012*

*Oct-Dec Newsletter 2011*

Irish Mail Handcar
On Display at the Library

Any child, in the early 1900s, would have loved to have this toy, which is now on display in the Library's reading room. This handcar was invented by Hugh Hill of Anderson, Illinois. The toy was named the Irish Mail, after the Irish Mail train, the fastest train in the world at that time. This toy was especially popular with boys. Pumped with the arms and steered with the feet, it took some skill and strength to run it properly. This particular handcar was often seen around Raritan. This item will be on display for the month of January so make sure you stop by to see this unique piece of history. Handcar was donated by George Koscelnik to the Raritan Historical & Cultural Committee.

Check out the Library's Teen Blog!
http://rplteen.blogspot.com/

See what new YA materials the library has, any upcoming events for teens, & photos from our programs. You can even submit your own reviews and fill out a survey for the library. Don't forget to submit your email to the blog to stay up to date with our updates.

Early History of Raritan

For anyone interested in learning about the early days of Raritan, New Jersey, a series of interviews on DVD have been created by Raritan's Culture and History Committee. Each one of these DVDs highlight a televised interview of prominent citizens of our town, and their reminiscing of it's past. Patrons can borrow the DVDs with their library card.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Pass Program

Raritan Public Library patrons can participate in our new exciting museum pass program to the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum in NY. One pass is given per day to a family of up to six people at no charge. Scheduling is done up to one month in advance. Passes will be offered on a first come/first served basis.

For more information, stop by the Library or call us at (908) 725-0413.