Rutherford Public Library

05/29/2026

Please note that the library will close at 4pm on Friday, June 5, for our annual Teddy Bear Sleepover! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our digital collection is always available through the link below.

https://rutherfordlibrary.org/digital-borrowing/

05/26/2026

Just a note that Rutherford Public Library will be enforcing its 3-striles policy starting June 1, 2026. Please visit this link for more information. Thank you.
https://rutherfordlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Program-Attendance-Policy.pdf

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our winners! Thanks for the coverage, This is Rutherford 📚

Submitted by Pamela Tully, Rutherford Public LibraryRutherford Public Library celebrated the winners of its Summer Reading Design contest at the May 11 Rutherford Borough Council meeting. Mayor Frank Nunziato presided as Barbara Bivin, a Friends of the Library of Rutherford board member, presented t...

05/26/2026

We have a short but mighty week at the library! Join us Wednesday for a presentation by Mayernik Kitchen on backyard medicinal weeds. Plus, we have a movie, book club, mindfulness lesson, and ESL for the adults.... and crafts for kids and teens, music & movement, Miss Jane, and more! For more info or to sign up, visit rutherfordlibrary.org/events

05/25/2026

Welcome to Matchmaker Monday, where we connect you with books that will ignite your imagination and transport you to new worlds! Whether you're a fantasy fanatic, a mystery maven, or a contemporary connoisseur, our picks are guaranteed to keep your to-be-read list going strong. Get ready to discover your next literary obsession! This week’s selection is “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach. If you enjoyed this book, check out “Women’s Hotel” by Daniel M. Lavery, “The Inn at Lake Devine” by Elinor Lipman, or “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter next time you’re looking for a great read.

05/23/2026

What are you reading this weekend?

05/22/2026

Rutherford Library is closed this weekend to commemorate Memorial Day. Our digital resources are always available. (Hoopla, Libby, digital newspapers) The library will re-open Tuesday, May 26 at 10am. https://rutherfordlibrary.org/digital-borrowing/

05/18/2026

Welcome to Matchmaker Monday, where we connect you with books that will ignite your imagination and transport you to new worlds! Whether you're a fantasy fanatic, a mystery maven, or a contemporary connoisseur, our picks are guaranteed to keep your to-be-read list going strong. Get ready to discover your next literary obsession! This week’s selection is “Spectacular Things” by Beck Dorey-Stein. If you enjoyed this book, check out “Swift Rivers” by Essie Chambers, “The Resisters” by Gish Jen, or “The Original Daughter” by Jemimah Wei next time you’re looking for a great read.

05/18/2026

Please note that the library will be closed Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. We will reopen at 10am on Tuesday, May 26. Our digital collection is available 24/7 through the link below.

https://rutherfordlibrary.org/digital-borrowing/

05/18/2026

Hey, we have a great week ahead. Author Nir Eyal will conduct a virtual talk on his book Beyond Belief. Spice Club and an adult craft meet virtually. We are closed Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day weekend. To learn more or sign up, visit: rutherfordlibrary.org/events