Richard A. Mola Public Library
🏢 Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS) · Elmwood Park, New Jersey
Richard A. Mola Public Library
The Richard A. Mola Public Library is Elmwood Park's full-service public library at 210 Lee Street in Bergen County — open seven days a week with evening hours Tuesday through Thursday, a notary public on staff, a seed lending library and access to 70-plus member libraries through BCCLS.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 210 Lee Street, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Phone: (201) 796-8888
Website: richardmolalibrary.org
Plus Code: 87G7WV5J+HM (Elmwood Park, NJ)
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📖 About Richard A. Mola Public Library
The Richard A. Mola Public Library serves the Borough of Elmwood Park in Bergen County, New Jersey, as a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS) — a network of more than 70 public libraries that share collections, hold requests and digital resources. The library holds more than 50,000 items including books, magazines, newspapers, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and digital titles. Its Local History Archives preserve materials related to Elmwood Park's past, including documents and photographs donated through the community. On the services side, the library stands out for its free notary public service, a growing seed library for home gardeners, and meeting rooms available to community groups. Digital borrowing through Libby (OverDrive), hoopla, Heritage Quest and NoveList Plus is available around the clock with a valid card. The library hosts weekly storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers, drop-in children's programs, summer reading and year-round adult events.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open seven days a week including Sunday afternoons and evening hours Tuesday–Thursday until 8 p.m.
- Free notary public service available on-site for borough residents
- Seed Library program — borrow vegetable, herb and flower seeds to grow at home
- Local History Archives preserving documents, photographs and records of Elmwood Park's past
- BCCLS member — one card borrows from 70+ Bergen County cooperative libraries
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Mola Library cardholders can borrow, stream and research free through New Jersey's digital collections:
📚 Services
- Free library card for Elmwood Park residents and Bergen County
- Free notary public service
- Seed Library — borrow seeds for vegetables, herbs and flowers
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Copying, faxing and scanning
- Meeting room rentals for community groups
- Local History Archives
- BCCLS shared borrowing across 70+ member libraries
- Interlibrary loan and holds from any BCCLS branch
🎸 Programs
- Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers
- Drop-in children's activities year-round
- Summer reading program for children, teens and adults
- Teen Zone programming and events
- Adult programs and community events
- Kids' Corner activities
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the library really open on Sundays, and what are the Sunday hours?
Yes — the Richard A. Mola Public Library is open Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Sundays in July and August). The library is also open seven days a week during the regular season, with extended evening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 8 p.m.
Does the library offer notary services, and is there a fee?
Yes. The library provides a free notary public service on-site. This is available to patrons who need documents notarized, a particularly useful convenience for residents handling legal, financial or official paperwork. Contact the library at (201) 796-8888 to confirm availability before visiting.
What is the Seed Library at Richard A. Mola Public Library?
The Seed Library lets patrons borrow packets of vegetable, herb and flower seeds at no charge to grow at home. Gardeners are encouraged to save seeds from their harvest and return them to keep the collection growing. It is available alongside the regular circulating collection.
Can I borrow books from other Bergen County libraries with my Elmwood Park card?
Yes. As a BCCLS (Bergen County Cooperative Library System) member, a Richard A. Mola library card gives you borrowing access at more than 70 member libraries across Bergen County and New Jersey. You can also place holds online through the BCCLS catalog at elpk.search.bccls.org and pick them up at the Elmwood Park branch.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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