West Milford Township Library
🏢 PALSPlus Passaic County Libraries · West Milford, New Jersey
West Milford Township Library
Nestled in New Jersey's 80-square-mile Highlands municipality, West Milford Township Library is the intellectual hub for one of the state's most rural communities — with Sunday hours, a 40,000-volume collection, and free access to e-books and NJ research databases.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1490 Union Valley Road, W. Milford, NJ 07480
Phone: (973) 728-2820
Website: wmtl.org
Plus Code: 87H74JJJ+9Q (W. Milford, NJ)
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📖 About West Milford Township Library
West Milford Township occupies more than 80 square miles in northern Passaic County along the New York State border, and sits entirely within New Jersey's Highlands Protection Zone — the forested watershed that supplies drinking water to much of Northern NJ. The library at 1490 Union Valley Road serves this spread-out community of 25,850 residents as its primary intellectual and cultural resource, with a collection of approximately 40,881 volumes and a circulation of 172,344 items per year. As a member of PALSPlus (the Consortium of Passaic County Libraries), cardholders can borrow from more than 1.3 million items across member libraries and return materials at any participating location.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open Sundays noon–4 PM (seasonal, first Sundays March–December)
- PALSPlus consortium — 1.3 million items borrowable across Passaic County libraries
- Located entirely within the NJ Highlands watershed Protection Zone
- Collection of 40,881 volumes; 172,344 items circulated annually
- JerseyClicks databases free for all NJ residents — genealogy, health, business & more
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Access eBooks, audiobooks, and research databases free with your West Milford library card:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for West Milford Township residents, property owners & workers
- PALSPlus interlibrary loan across Passaic County
- Public computers & Wi-Fi
- Audiobooks, DVDs, large-print books, maps & atlases
- E-books & downloadable audiobooks
- Online research databases (JerseyClicks)
- Meeting room access
🎸 Programs
- Year-round programming calendar for all ages
- Children's and teen workshops and activities
- Adult programs and community events
- Summer reading program
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the library really open on Sundays?
Yes — West Milford Township Library is open Sundays from noon to 4 PM on the first Sunday of each month from March through December. Check the library website at wmtl.org for the current seasonal schedule and any holiday closures.
Who is eligible for a free library card?
Free cards are issued to anyone who lives in, owns property in, or works in West Milford Township. Students attending school in the township also qualify. Bring a current photo ID and proof of address or employment to sign up.
What is PALSPlus and how does it benefit me?
PALSPlus is the Consortium of Passaic County Libraries. Your West Milford card lets you borrow from all member libraries' combined catalog of more than 1.3 million items, and you can return materials at any participating location — giving rural residents county-wide access.
How do I access JerseyClicks databases from home?
JerseyClicks databases are available 24/7 to any New Jersey resident through the New Jersey State Library at njstatelib.org. Resources include EBSCO academic databases, HeritageQuest for genealogy, business directories, health databases, and newspaper archives — all free, no library card required for state-resident access.
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