Raritan Public Library

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

Come craft and unleash your inner scarecrow artist. No farming experience required, just a love a little fall fun! Adults 18+ are invited to get creative and build your very own mini scarecrow… using a charcuterie board! Spots are limited, so please register!

To register for this event please visit our website, use the QR code on the flyer or call us at 908-725-0413.

10/09/2026

Calling all little pumpkin artists ages 3 and up! Come create and color your very own paper pumpkin and give it the most ridiculous grin you can imagine, complete with candy corn teeth! Please register!

To register for this event please visit our website, use the QR code on the flyer or call us at 908-725-0413

10/08/2026

The nights are getting darker, the air is getting colder, and Teresa has picked out the perfect lineup for the season! From creepy classics to new nightmares, beloved favorites to hidden gems, and a little bit of everything in between, there’s something for every kind of horror fan.

So grab your favorite blanket, turn down the lights, and come discover Teresa’s picks for a perfectly spooky October. The scares are waiting…

10/08/2026

October’s Spice of the Month is cloves!

Warm, fragrant, and full of cozy flavor, cloves are a little spice with a lot to offer. Stop by Raritan Public Library to pick up a sample and discover a new favorite for your fall recipes!

10/08/2026

SPOOKY SPOON SPECTACULAR! Bewitch boring wooden spoons into adorable Halloween characters! Come get crafty, unleash your creativity, and have a hauntingly good time. For adults 18+. Please register!

To register for this event please visit our website, use the QR code on the flyer or call us at 908-725-0413

10/07/2026

This month's recipe swap is Italian favorites! Bring one of your favorite Italian recipes to share and discover delicious new recipes from others! You don't want to miss this one.

To register for this event please visit our website, use the QR code on the flyer or call us at 908-725-0413

10/07/2026

Journey Through the Past Weekend Hours

The 21st annual Journey Through the Past will be held on October 10th and 11th, 2026! During this free, family-friendly weekend of activities, Somerset County invites you to: explore the vast history of Somerset County through a variety of different experiences sat each historic site, learn what life was like 50...100...or even 250 years ago, discover Somerset County's rich Revolutionary War history and much more.

10/06/2026

This October, the Other Book Club at Raritan Public Library invites you to read Verity by Colleen Hoover!

This gripping psychological thriller follows writer Lowen Ashleigh as she uncovers disturbing secrets while working in the home of bestselling author Verity Crawford. With twists, secrets, and plenty to discuss, Verity is sure to make for a lively book club conversation.

Read the book, join us for our October discussion, and then see how the story comes to life on the big screen.