Cresskill Public Library
🏢 Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS) · CRESSKILL, New Jersey
Cresskill Public Library
Cresskill Public Library has been a cornerstone of this small Bergen County borough since 1930, evolving from a single room on Orchard Street into a multilingual community hub serving one of northeastern New Jersey's most diverse neighborhoods.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 53 UNION AVENUE, CRESSKILL, NJ 07626
Phone: +1201-567-3521
Website: cresskilllibrary.org
Plus Code: 87G8W2RQ+MR (CRESSKILL, NJ)
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📖 About Cresskill Public Library
Founded in 1930, the Cresskill Public Library operated its first premises east of Edward H. Bryan School on Orchard Street (now Brookside Avenue) from the early 1930s until 1951, when the library moved to its current home at 53 Union Avenue. A proud member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS) — established in 1979 and encompassing all 62 Bergen County public libraries — the Cresskill library gives cardholders shared borrowing rights across Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Essex counties. The library reflects Cresskill's rich cultural mix: collections include books in English, Korean, and Hebrew, alongside DVDs and graphic novels, and dedicated ESL programs serve the borough's multilingual population. A Friends of the Library organization and an active board sustain community partnerships, while the library's Instagram presence keeps residents connected to new arrivals and programs.
⭐ What makes this library special
- BCCLS membership — borrow from any of 62 Bergen County public libraries on one card
- Multilingual collections in English, Korean, and Hebrew serving Cresskill's diverse community
- ESL (English as a Second Language) classes and language learning through Mango Languages
- Museum passes program providing free or discounted entry to cultural institutions
- eBooks, audiobooks, and e-magazines through the eBCCLS OverDrive collection
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Cresskill library card includes statewide and consortium digital resources at no charge:
📚 Services
- Free library card for Cresskill borough and BCCLS-area residents
- BCCLS shared borrowing across 62+ Bergen County libraries
- Museum passes (free or reduced admission)
- ESL classes
- Mango Languages (online language learning)
- On-site public computers and Wi-Fi
- Print from home
- Research assistance
- eBCCLS OverDrive / Libby digital checkout
- JerseyClicks statewide databases
🎸 Programs
- Children's programming and story time
- Teen programming and book lists
- ESL language classes for adults
- Friends of the Library events and fundraisers
- Technology classes for all ages
📍 Nearby Libraries in Bergen County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my Cresskill library card at other Bergen County libraries?
Yes — Cresskill Public Library is a member of BCCLS (Bergen County Cooperative Library System). Your card lets you borrow from any of the 62 member public libraries across Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Essex counties.
Does the Cresskill Public Library have Korean-language materials?
Yes — the library maintains a collection of books and DVDs in Korean, reflecting the borough's significant Korean-American community, in addition to English and Hebrew materials.
Does the library offer museum passes?
Yes — the Cresskill Public Library participates in a museum pass program. Check with the library at (201) 567-3521 or visit cresskilllibrary.org for which institutions are currently covered and how to reserve a pass.
When was the Cresskill Public Library founded?
The library was established in 1930. It first operated on Orchard Street (now Brookside Avenue), then relocated to its current address at 53 Union Avenue in 1951.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
🎓 This library offers free English (ESL) or citizenship classes. See how library English classes work — free, usually no card needed, with ESL levels, conversation groups and citizenship prep — and find other libraries with classes free English classes by state.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.
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