Phone: 201-295-5135
The reference section is located on the first floor of the library, offering a wide variety of information resources and services.
Through the New Jersey State Library’s award-winning CYBER DESK you can find state, federal, and many other specialized areas of information. In addition to asking General reference questions, you can:
Reference Librarians are able to recommend books to match your interests in many areas.
Phone: 201-295-5137
E-mail: wnyreference@gmail.com</a
The children’s department is located the 2nd floor of the library. The collection contains materials to meet the scholastic needs of children in the elementary and middle school grades.
Most programs and activities require advance sign-up and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Library staff participates in a wide variety of community education activities and gives general assistance to patrons throughout the year. Our staff regularly participates in the following:
Phone: 201-295-5136
The West New York Museum is located on the 2nd Floor
Monday: 9:00am – 3:00pm (12:00pm to 1:00pm Closed for Lunch)
Tuesday: 9:00am – 8:00pm (12:30pm – 1:00pm; 5:00pm – 5:30pm Closed for Lunch)
Wednesday: 9:00am – 3:00pm (12:00pm to 1:00pm Closed for Lunch)
Initially established July 4th, 1982, The West New York Museum features many artifacts and records from West New York’s history. We are in the process of encapsulating hundreds of vintage property and street plan maps.
At this time, simple historical research is available. Photocopies or printed materials not bound by copyright laws are charged at $.15 per page. Copies of: 1780 Battle of the Block House of North Bergen, New Jersey by Patrick Cullen are available during Museum hours for $10; proceeds to benefit the West New York Museum.
Town Historian Patrick Cullen
Phone: 201-295-5135 x 7308
E-mail: pcullen@westnewyorknj.org
Residents: If you are a West New York resident, or own real estate in West New York, we welcome you as a member of the library at no charge.
Non-residents: Anyone who works in West New York and does not live in the town may obtain a temporary library card (good for three years) upon showing prof of employment in West New York. A letter from the employer must be provided and an ID with home address must also be shown.
Free library cards are issued upon presentation of proper identification. Proof of residency must be shown upon application.
Two forms of identification must be presented, such as:
Lost library cards will be replaced upon receipt of a $2.00 fee and one of the above forms of identification.
Children 18 and under may be issued a library card under the authority of their parent, guardian, or teacher who must present valid identification and co-sign the child’s application. The parent/guardian is ultimately responsible for the return of all the library materials charged to the child’s card, and for all the fines and replacement costs incurred by the child.
Restrictions: Up to 10 books may be borrowed at one time. Only 4 items are allowed on the same subject. Up to 2 CDs, DVDs, per patron are allowed.
Please return library materials on time so others may borrow them. A book-drop is available for use when the library is closed.
Fines and Fees are assessed as follows:
You may reserve books by visiting or calling the library and speaking to a staff member at the circulation desk. The material will be held for one week. If materials are not picked up promptly, they will be shelved or charged out to another patron. You may also reserve books online. Go to wny.polarislibrary.com
The library generally accepts books published within a two-year period due to space limitations and a preference for books with the most current information only. The library does not accept old books donation.
The West New York Public Library participates in a statewide interlibrary loan system which enables West New York residents to have access to various resources by using JerseyCat (link) and JerseyClick (link) in all the libraries affiliated within the system. Any West New York resident with a valid library card and in good standing can request for books and certain AV materials through interlibrary loan. Please contact reference desk.
The Town of West New York, NJ
428-60th Street
West New York, NJ, 07093
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