Submitted by Pam Tully, Rutherford Public Library Rhoda Portugal, reference librarian at Rutherford Public Library for 32 years, has retired from an extraordinary career spanning more than 50 years as a librarian. Rhoda is a knowledgeable and intellectually curious and enthusiastic resource for all things library, research, genealogy, museum passes, periodicals, and yes, even microfilm! We celebrate all of her contributions to the library and wish her well. In honor of her ye

Submitted by Pamela Tully, Rutherford Public Library RUTHERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST 3-PART FILM SERIES ON ALFRED HITCHCOCK MOVIES Film scholar Jeff Hughes will discuss Alfred Hitchcock's movies: Rear Window, Shadow of a Doubt, and Vertigo in three installments at the Rutherford Public Library this summer. A century after the debut of Alfred Hitchcock’s first feature film, Hitchcock remains one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. But how does his v

Submitted by Pamela Tully, Rutherford Public Library Rutherford 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 the winners with a certificate, award ribbons, and a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. Sreya Sriju, First Place Winner First place went to Sreya Sriju, whose winning design is o

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Erin Ersalesi This past weekend, the Friends of the Library hosted one of their most popular events the Mini-Golf Fundraiser, presented by BCB Bank and Brosnan + Clark Orthodontics. This 18-hole mini golf event was set up throughout the Library by various local businesses and community organizations. Each hole had a special theme with unique decorations. On Friday, 3/6, there was an adult session with drinks, snacks and DJ sets and on

By Jennifer Ersalesi One of the community's favorite winter activities, the Friends of the Library's Mini Golf event at the Rutherford Public Library is coming up in a couple of weeks on Friday, March 6th and Saturday, March 7th. This is Rutherford interviewed Friends of the Library member, Rosemary Jorda, about this upcoming event. TIR: Who are the Friends of the Library? Rosemary Jorda: Friends of the Library of Rutherford supports the programs and activities at our local

By Jennifer Ersalesi Since January 2023, when Governor Murphy passed a resolution declaring January as Muslim Heritage Month, communities throughout New Jersey have been celebrating the Muslim community and the core values of respect, unity, and peace that define Islam. The Rutherford Public Library has been hosting special events for the past three years to recognize our local Muslim community. This is Rutherford interviewed Usman Khan, one of the organizers of this year'

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Rutherford residents One of Rutherford's longest-standing traditions, the 73rd Rutherford Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade, took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The parade traveled from the West End to the Rutherford Public Library on Park Avenue, where the Christmas tree lighting took place. As in years past, groups of children marched with their Scout troops and sports teams. Festively decorated cars and trucks escorted busines

Submitted by Rutherford Public Library Animal photographs by Erin Rodriguez Rutherford Public Library is currently hosting Rutherford photographer Erin Rodriguez’s exhibition of photographs on the mezzanine level of the Rutherford Public Library, starting Wednesday, November 5, and running through the end of the year. The series, Through Their Eyes: Portraits from Demarest Farm, focuses on the animals and the special role the farm plays for so many Bergen County families. “T

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Dan Meredith Park Avenue and Lincoln Park were lined with over 75 businesses and organizations this...

Submitted by the Rutherford Public Library September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and there’s no better time to join Rutherford Public...

Submitted by Pam Tully, Rutherford Public Library Marketing Associate Rutherford Public Library will hold its first solo artist show...