Weehawken Free Public Library
🏢 STELLA Library Consortium · Weehawken Township, New Jersey
Weehawken Free Public Library
The Weehawken Free Public Library serves Hudson County's Weehawken Township from 49 Hauxhurst Avenue, a short walk from the famous New Jersey waterfront with its panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. Open seven days a week and staying open until 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, it belongs to the STELLA consortium — 44 libraries sharing a single catalog across Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–9pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 49 Hauxhurst Avenue, Weehawken Township, NJ 07086
Phone: (201) 863-7823
Website: weehawkennj.gov
Plus Code: 87G7QX9G+JQ (Weehawken Township, NJ)
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📖 About Weehawken Free Public Library
The Weehawken Free Public Library has served the residents of Weehawken Township, Hudson County, New Jersey for generations from its location at 49 Hauxhurst Avenue. Weehawken is a compact waterfront township best known for the bluffs overlooking the Hudson River and the historic site where Aaron Burr mortally wounded Alexander Hamilton in an 1804 duel. The library is a member of STELLA — a 44-library regional consortium that pools a collection of 3.5 million items across Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth county libraries, allowing cardholders to place holds at any member branch. Through STELLA's shared digital platform, Weehawken cardholders access Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks and hoopla for streaming media without waitlists. The New Jersey State Library further extends access through JerseyClicks, a statewide gateway to licensed research databases available to any NJ library cardholder. The library offers public computers, printing and Wi-Fi, along with programming for children, teens and adults throughout the year.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Member of STELLA — a 44-library consortium sharing 3.5 million items across Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties
- Open seven days a week including Sunday noon–5 p.m. and late-evening hours on Monday and Wednesday until 9 p.m.
- Located at 49 Hauxhurst Avenue in Weehawken, steps from the historic Hudson River waterfront and Manhattan skyline views
- Weehawken's historic Dueling Grounds — where the 1804 Burr–Hamilton duel took place — is accessible from the township
- Free Wi-Fi, public computers, printing and programming for all ages
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Weehawken cardholders access a shared digital shelf through STELLA and statewide New Jersey resources:
📚 Services
- Circulating book, DVD and audiobook collection
- Public computers, printing, copying and free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan and holds via the STELLA 44-library network
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Programming and events for children, teens and adults
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Teen programs and activities
- Adult programs and community events
- Summer reading programs for all ages
📍 Nearby Libraries in Hudson County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the STELLA consortium, and how does it benefit Weehawken cardholders?
STELLA is a regional library consortium of 44 libraries in Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties, New Jersey. Members share a single catalog of 3.5 million items, meaning a Weehawken card lets you place holds at any of the 44 branches and have items delivered to the library for pickup. The average member library saves over $80,000 annually through shared resources and technology.
What are the Weehawken Free Public Library's hours, and is it open on weekends?
Yes — the library is open seven days a week. Regular hours are: Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m. Summer hours (July–August) may differ for Saturday and Sunday — call (201) 863-7823 to confirm.
Why is Weehawken historically significant, and is the Dueling Grounds site nearby?
Weehawken's cliffs above the Hudson River were the site of the famous July 11, 1804 duel in which Aaron Burr fatally shot Alexander Hamilton. The Dueling Grounds site is a recognized historic landmark in the township, and Hamilton Monument near the waterfront marks the approximate location. The library at 49 Hauxhurst Avenue is easily accessible from the historic waterfront area.
Can I access eBooks and digital databases with a Weehawken library card?
Yes. As a STELLA member library, Weehawken cardholders access Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks and hoopla for streaming movies, music and comics — both available 24/7 with no waitlists. New Jersey State Library's JerseyClicks gateway additionally provides free access to licensed research databases including NoveList, Ancestry (in-library use) and more.
🖨 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.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.