William E. Dermody Public Library

🏢 Bergen County Cooperative Library System · Carlstadt, New Jersey

William E. Dermody Public Library

William E. Dermody Public Library has served the Bergen County borough of Carlstadt since its April 1946 opening, and in 1974 was renamed to honor a longtime civic leader — today offering weeknight hours until 8pm and access to the BCCLS shared catalog spanning all of Bergen County's libraries.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 10am–8pm
Tuesday 10am–8pm
Wednesday 10am–8pm
Thursday 10am–8pm
Friday 10am–5pm
Saturday 10am–2pm
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 420 HACKENSACK STREET, CARLSTADT, NJ 07072

Phone: +1201-438-8866

Website: carlstadtlibrary.org

Plus Code: 87G7RWQ5+4C (CARLSTADT, NJ)

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📖 About William E. Dermody Public Library

Carlstadt's path to a public library began in January 1944 when the local Mother's Club organized the community to pursue state library commission guidance, following Supervising Principal Edward F. Krom's inquiry in 1943. A borough referendum on November 7, 1944 formally established the library, and Miss Elizabeth Dittmer was appointed the first librarian in February 1946; the library opened on April 16, 1946. The current building at 420 Hackensack Street was dedicated on April 2, 1967, replacing earlier facilities. After the death of William E. Dermody on June 10, 1974, the Borough Council and Library Board renamed the institution the William E. Dermody Free Public Library of the Borough of Carlstadt, New Jersey, in his honor. The library holds more than 30,000 volumes and circulates over 75,000 items annually. It belongs to the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS), which means a single Carlstadt card provides borrowing privileges at all member libraries across Bergen County.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Open since April 16, 1946 — over 75 years serving the Carlstadt community
  • Named for civic leader William E. Dermody following his death in 1974
  • Member of BCCLS — one card grants borrowing privileges at all Bergen County libraries
  • Collection of 30,000+ volumes circulating more than 75,000 items per year
  • Evening hours Monday–Thursday until 8pm and Saturday morning access serve working families

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Your free library card also opens statewide and county-wide digital collections:

&📚 BCCLS Shared Catalog — Bergen County LibrariesSearch the shared catalog of all Bergen County Cooperative Library System member libraries, place holds, and request transfers to Carlstadt — available at catalog.bccls.org.
&🌐 JerseyClicks — NJ State Digital ResourcesNew Jersey residents can access free online databases, newspapers, and research resources through the state library's JerseyClicks portal using a New Jersey library card.
&🐊 Libby / OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooksBorrow digital books and audiobooks free through the Libby app using your William E. Dermody Public Library card.

📚 Services

  • Free public computers and Wi-Fi
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Inter-library loans via BCCLS (all Bergen County libraries)
  • Curbside pickup by appointment
  • BCCLS shared catalog access — place holds online
  • Children's services (Yoga for Kids and other programming)
  • Adult services programming

🎸 Programs

  • Yoga for Kids (popular children's program)
  • Children's programs and events (all ages)
  • Adult programs and community events
  • Annual and seasonal reading programs

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who was William E. Dermody?

William E. Dermody was a civic leader of Carlstadt, New Jersey. He died on June 10, 1974, after which the Borough Council and Library Board voted to rename the library in his honor — changing it from the Carlstadt Public Library to the William E. Dermody Free Public Library of the Borough of Carlstadt, New Jersey.

Does a Carlstadt library card work at other Bergen County libraries?

Yes. The library is a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS). Your Carlstadt card gives you borrowing privileges at all BCCLS member libraries throughout Bergen County. You can also place holds online through the shared catalog at catalog.bccls.org and have items transferred to the Carlstadt location.

Is the library open on Saturday?

Yes, the library is open Saturday from 10am to 2pm. It is closed on Sundays. Monday through Thursday hours are 10am–8pm, and Friday is 10am–5pm.

How do I request curbside pickup?

Place your requests online through the BCCLS catalog (catalog.bccls.org) or call the library at (201) 438-8866 to request materials. Curbside pickup is available by appointment during regular library hours.

🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.

✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.

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