Willingboro Public Library — Willingboro, NJ | Hours & Info
🏢 Burlington County Public Library · Willingboro, New Jersey
Willingboro Public Library
Willingboro Public Library occupies a striking 42,000-square-foot building in the Willingboro Town Center — an American Institute of Architects Top Ten Green Project that transformed a former Woolworth's into one of Burlington County's most visited public libraries, recording more than 156,000 patron visits in a single year.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 220 Willingboro Parkway, Willingboro, NJ 08046
Phone: (609) 877-6668
Website: willingboro.org
Plus Code: 87G73435+5R (Willingboro, NJ)
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📖 About Willingboro Public Library
Opened in September 2003, the Willingboro Public Library was built on the site of a 1959 building in the old Town Center Plaza on Route 130, combining 70% new construction with 30% renovation to create a state-of-the-art 42,000-square-foot facility. The American Institute of Architects recognized it as a Top Ten Green Project, and it also earned a Green Building Award from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council — testament to its sustainable design. Inside, the library houses 29 public-access computers, a dedicated computer training center, a Local History Room, multiple large and small meeting rooms, an exhibit room, a children's reading garden, and a café. The library has been named an NJ Works Job Seeker Destination Library by the NJ State Library, recognizing its role as an employment resource. Patrons can access the catalog and renew items from smartphones, and the library offers an electric cart for visitors who need assistance navigating the spacious building.
⭐ What makes this library special
- AIA Top Ten Green Project — award-winning sustainable 42,000 sq ft building opened 2003
- 156,314+ patron visits recorded in a single year — highest in the library's history
- Named an NJ Works Job Seeker Destination Library by the NJ State Library
- Dedicated Local History Room preserving Willingboro community records
- Electric mobility cart available for patrons who need assistance in the building
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Cardholders enjoy free digital access through JerseyClicks and the library's digital partners, including eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming content.
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Willingboro Township residents
- 29 public-access computers
- Computer training center
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Interlibrary loan — request items from libraries statewide
- Local History Room
- Multiple large and small meeting rooms
- Exhibit room
- Children's reading garden
- Café on premises
- Electric mobility cart for patron assistance
- NJ Works job-seeker resources and career assistance
🎸 Programs
- Joyful Hands–Joyful Works craft programming
- Learn PC Basics — computer literacy classes
- Social Media Thursday workshops
- Rummikub Afternoon (adults)
- After Hours Teen Game Night
- Sewing Class
- Crochet Club
- Adult Game Night
- Health screenings and community service programs
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Willingboro Public Library's building architecturally significant?
The library was built in 2003 as 70% new construction on the site of the old Willingboro Town Center Plaza, converting a former Woolworth's building. The American Institute of Architects named it a Top Ten Green Project for its sustainable design, and it received a Green Building Award from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council — recognizing features like energy efficiency and environmentally responsible construction in the 42,000-square-foot facility.
Does Willingboro Public Library offer resources for job seekers?
Yes. The NJ State Library designated Willingboro Public Library an NJ Works Job Seeker Destination Library. The library offers computer access, résumé help, database access, and staff assistance for job searches. The computer training center is available for skills development. Visit the reference desk or call (609) 877-6668 for current job-seeker programming.
Can I access my library account and eBooks from my phone?
Yes. You can renew items, place and cancel holds, check your account status, search for books, and download eBooks and audiobooks from your smartphone. The library participates in Libby (OverDrive) and hoopla — both available as mobile apps — plus Axis 360 for additional digital lending.
What is in the Local History Room at Willingboro Public Library?
The Local History Room contains materials related to Willingboro Township's history, including records related to the planned community development of Levittown (later Willingboro) begun in 1958. Visit the reference desk or call (609) 877-6668 to arrange access, as the room may require staff assistance.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.