The Free Public Library of Monroe Township
🏢 South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative · Williamstown, New Jersey
The Free Public Library of Monroe Township
The Free Public Library of Monroe Township has served Williamstown and Gloucester County since its founding, offering 16 adult public computers, a café with Wi-Fi, a screened garden gazebo, museum passes to seven regional institutions and access to more than 40 searchable databases free with every Monroe Township library card.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 11am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 11am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 11am–9pm |
| Thursday | 11am–9pm |
| Friday | 10am–3pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 713 Marsha Avenue, Williamstown, NJ 08094
Phone: (856) 629-1212
Website: monroetpl.org
Plus Code: 87F6MXVX+7C (Williamstown, NJ)
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📖 About The Free Public Library of Monroe Township
The Free Public Library of Monroe Township, located at 713 Marsha Avenue in Williamstown, is the public library for Monroe Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The library is dedicated to providing educational, professional, cultural and recreational resources to a diverse and growing community while fostering a lifelong enjoyment of reading and learning. Its building features a children's story room with a ceiling of stars, a landscaped garden with a screened gazebo for quiet outdoor reading, and a café where food and beverages are permitted. The technology infrastructure includes 16 adult computers, 4 teen computers and 8 supervised children's computers, plus free wireless internet throughout. Through JerseyCat, cardholders can place interlibrary loan requests to libraries across New Jersey. Museum passes funded by the Friends of the Library offer free or reduced admission to seven regional venues including the Please Touch Museum and Eastern State Penitentiary. The library is a member of the South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative (SJRLC), which provides access to the shared OverDrive collection.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Museum passes (funded by the Friends of the Library) for seven regional museums including the Please Touch Museum and Eastern State Penitentiary
- Over 40 searchable databases covering research, business, education and health — free with your library card
- Café with Wi-Fi where food and beverages are welcome
- Landscaped garden with screened gazebo for outdoor reading and relaxing
- Technology lab with 12 presentation computers plus 16 adult, 4 teen and 8 children's public internet computers
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Monroe Township cardholders can borrow and research digitally free through New Jersey's statewide and regional collections:
📚 Services
- Museum passes to seven regional institutions (funded by the Friends of the Library), including Please Touch Museum and Eastern State Penitentiary
- 16 adult public computers, 4 teen computers, 8 supervised children's computers
- Free wireless internet throughout the building
- Café with Wi-Fi (food and beverages permitted)
- Screened garden gazebo
- Study and tutor rooms (free, reservation required)
- Meeting room rentals
- Test proctoring
- Color printing ($0.25/page), black-and-white copying ($0.15/page), fax ($1.00/page)
- Interlibrary loan via JerseyCat
- Book Club in a Bag (6 copies plus discussion guide)
- Talking Books for the visually impaired (NJ State Library)
- Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks via OverDrive and hoopla
🎸 Programs
- ABC Storytime, Toddler Storytime and Saturday Storytime for children
- Children's crafts, STEAM activities and homeschool programs
- Teen and tween programs (crafts, paint nights, book clubs)
- Adult author talks, yoga classes and community events
- Summer reading program
- Friends of the Library book sales and craft fairs
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Monroe Township library offer museum passes?
Yes. The Friends of the Library fund museum passes that provide free or reduced admission to seven regional institutions, including the Please Touch Museum and Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. Passes are available at the circulation desk — call (856) 629-1212 for current availability and any reservation requirements.
What are the library's hours and is it open on Sundays?
The library is open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays. For evening appointments, Monday through Thursday is your best option, with service until 9 p.m.
Can non-residents get a library card?
Monroe Township library cards are primarily for residents of Monroe Township, Gloucester County. Non-residents may be eligible through JerseyCat — New Jersey's statewide interlibrary loan network — or by checking with staff about reciprocal borrowing arrangements. Call (856) 629-1212 for current card eligibility.
Does the library have study or meeting rooms I can reserve?
Yes. Free study and tutor rooms are available by reservation. Meeting rooms are also available for rent for community groups. Contact the administration desk at ext. 203 or call (856) 629-1212 for availability and booking.
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