Closter Public Library

🏢 BCCLS Member Library · Closter, New Jersey

Closter Public Library

Closter Public Library is the anchor of this close-knit Bergen County community — offering museum passes, free newspaper access, and a rich digital collection through the BCCLS consortium for over 280,000 residents it serves alongside neighboring towns.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 9am–8pm
Tuesday 9am–8pm
Wednesday 9am–8pm
Thursday 9am–5pm
Friday 9am–5pm
Saturday 9am–5pm
Sunday Closed

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

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 280 HIGH STREET, CLOSTER, NJ 07624

Phone: +1201-768-4197

Website: closterpubliclibrary.org

Plus Code: 87G8X2FM+Q4 (CLOSTER, NJ)

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&🔍Search BCCLS Catalog →&📚Borrow eBooks (OverDrive / Libby) →&🎞️Stream with Kanopy →&🎬Stream with Hoopla →

📖 About Closter Public Library

Closter Public Library at 280 High Street has earned a reputation as 'the anchor of the community' in this leafy Bergen County borough just 12 miles from midtown Manhattan. The library is a proud member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS), a consortium of more than 60 member libraries that share a unified catalog and resources — meaning your Closter card works at libraries throughout Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. Cardholders can borrow museum passes to visit area attractions, read The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal online at no cost, and access Hoopla and Kanopy for streaming movies and music. The library also maintains a Closter Historic Archive via Google Drive, preserving the borough's documentary heritage. With evening hours three days a week and a welcoming atmosphere, Closter Public Library remains an essential free resource for students, families, and lifelong learners in northern New Jersey.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • BCCLS member: your card works at 60+ libraries across Bergen, Hudson & Passaic Counties
  • Museum pass program — borrow passes to visit local and regional attractions
  • Free digital access to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal with your library card
  • Streaming services: Hoopla (music, movies, eBooks) and Kanopy (film & TV) at no cost
  • Closter Historic Archive in Google Drive — preserving the borough's documentary heritage

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Your Closter Public Library card unlocks a full suite of digital resources through the library and BCCLS:

&📚 OverDrive / LibbyBorrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines 24/7 through the Libby app — free with your Closter library card. Search the BCCLS collection at bccls.overdrive.com.
&🎬 Hoopla DigitalStream or download movies, TV, music, comics, and eBooks — no holds, always available. Free with your library card at hoopladigital.com.
&🎞️ KanopyFree streaming of award-winning films, documentaries, and classic cinema. Borrow up to a set number of films per month with your library card.
&📰 New York Times & Wall Street JournalRead both papers free online with your Closter library card — no subscription required.
&📚 JerseyClicks / NJ State ResourcesNew Jersey residents access statewide databases and digital resources through the NJ State Library portal.

📚 Services

  • Free library card for Closter residents
  • Museum pass borrowing program
  • Mobile printing
  • BCCLS shared catalog (60+ member libraries)
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Hoopla, Kanopy, and OverDrive digital lending
  • Free online NYT and WSJ access
  • Closter Historic Archive

🎸 Programs

  • Children's and family programming
  • Adult programs and community events
  • Online program registration available

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does Closter Public Library offer museum passes?

Yes. Closter Public Library participates in a museum pass borrowing program that lets cardholders check out passes for free or discounted admission to local and regional cultural attractions. Visit closterpubliclibrary.org or call (201) 768-4197 for the current list of available passes and availability.

Can I use my Closter library card at other Bergen County libraries?

Yes. Closter Public Library is a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS), a consortium of more than 60 libraries. Your Closter card is accepted at BCCLS member libraries throughout Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties, and you can search the shared catalog at cltr.search.bccls.org.

Is there free access to newspapers like The New York Times at the library?

Yes. Closter Public Library cardholders can read The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal online for free — just log in with your library card number on the library's digital resources page. No personal subscription is needed.

What streaming services are available with a Closter library card?

Your card gives you free access to both Hoopla (movies, TV, music, comics, eBooks — no holds, always available) and Kanopy (award-winning films and documentaries). Both are available to stream on any device without any waiting.

🎨 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 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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