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Journey Through the Past Weekend Hours
2026-10-10 09:00:00 2026-10-10 17:00:00 America/New_York Journey Through the Past Weekend Hours Make a vibrant connection to history at Somerset County's Annual Journey Through the Past! Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library

Saturday, October 10
9:00am - 5:00pm

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Raritan Public Library

Raritan Public Library

Make a vibrant connection to history at Somerset County's Annual Journey Through the Past!

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. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy | Lecture | History |

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Raritan Public Library
apetroski@raritanlibrary.org
Phone: 908-725-0413
Hours
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Mon, Oct 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 17 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Oct 18 Closed
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Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Fri, Oct 16, All day
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Fri, Oct 16, All day
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Sat, Oct 17, All day
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Sat, Oct 17, All day
First Steps Small Group
Sat, Oct 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
History Room
The Other Book Club - Verity by Colleen Hoover
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Mon, Oct 19, All day
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Mon, Oct 19, All day
Coffee, Coloring & Conversation
Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
First Steps Small Group
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
History Room
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Tue, Oct 20, All day
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Tue, Oct 20, All day
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
This event is full
Adult Crafternoon - Halloween Wooden Spoon Set
Tue, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
This event is full
First Steps Small Group
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
History Room
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Wed, Oct 21, All day
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Wed, Oct 21, All day
Mahjong
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room
Kids Candy Corn Tooth Paper Pumpkin
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room
First Steps Small Group
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
History Room
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Thu, Oct 22, All day
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Thu, Oct 22, All day
Adult Crafternoon - Mini Charcuterie Board Scarecrow
Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
This event is full
Mahjong
Thu, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Recipe Swap - Italian Favorites
Thu, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Fri, Oct 23, All day
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Fri, Oct 23, All day
Adult Needlers: Learn to Knit or Crochet
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime
Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Sat, Oct 24, All day
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Sat, Oct 24, All day
First Steps Small Group
Sat, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
History Room
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Mon, Oct 26, All day
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Mon, Oct 26, All day
Raritan Library Book Club- Theo of Golden
Mon, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
History Room
Rummikub
Mon, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
First Steps Small Group
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
History Room
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Tue, Oct 27, All day
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Tue, Oct 27, All day
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
This event is full
First Steps Small Group
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
History Room
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Wed, Oct 28, All day
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Wed, Oct 28, All day
Mahjong
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room
Kids Halloween Headband Craft
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
First Steps Small Group
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
History Room
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Thu, Oct 29, All day
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Thu, Oct 29, All day
Mahjong
Thu, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Halloween Movie Music with the Patrick Kerssen Duo
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Fri, Oct 30, All day
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Fri, Oct 30, All day
Adult Needlers: Learn to Knit or Crochet
Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Storytime
Fri, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Hallow-Read Challenge
Sat, Oct 31, All day
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Sat, Oct 31, All day
First Steps Small Group
Sat, Oct 31, 9:30am - 10:30am
History Room
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Mon, Nov 02, All day
Coffee, Coloring & Conversation
Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Mon, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Tue, Nov 03, All day
Chair Yoga
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
First Steps Small Group
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
History Room
Donations For Upcoming Raritan Public Library Book Sale
Wed, Nov 04, All day
Mahjong
Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
First Steps Small Group
Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
History Room
Friends of the Library Book Sale Set Up
Thu, Nov 05, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Community Room
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, Nov 06, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Community Room
Kids Paper Bag Squirrel Craft and Edible Acorns
Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration opens Friday, October 23 2026 at 10:00am
Adult Needlers: Learn to Knit or Crochet
Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
History Room
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Nov 07, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room
First Steps Small Group
Sat, Nov 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
History Room
Friends of the Library Book Sale Clean Up
Mon, Nov 09, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Community Room
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Chair Yoga
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
First Steps Small Group
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
History Room
The Native Americans Who Saved the Pilgrims
Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Mahjong
Thu, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Adult Needlers: Learn to Knit or Crochet
Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Storytime
Fri, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room
First Steps Small Group
Sat, Nov 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
History Room
Saturday Crafts with Toni - Thanksgiving Decoupage Vase
Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Registration opens Saturday, October 17 2026 at 1:00pm
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