Englewood Public Library
🏢 BCCLS · Englewood, New Jersey
Englewood Public Library
Englewood Public Library occupies a landmark circular building opened in 1968 — a modernist concrete-and-brick landmark that replaced the city's original 1915 Carnegie Library and continues to serve Englewood and Englewood Cliffs with free resources, evening hours, and a welcoming adult literacy program.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 31 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Phone: (201) 568-2215
Website: englewoodlibrary.org
Plus Code: 87G8V2VH+J3 (Englewood, NJ)
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📖 About Englewood Public Library
Englewood Public Library opened its current home on Engle Street in September 1968, replacing a Carnegie Library that had served the community since 1915. Architect Delnoce Whitney Goubert designed the striking circular structure using two rings of exposed concrete columns supporting a 28-foot vaulted roof — a design that won recognition from the New Jersey Ready-Mixed Concrete Association and the American Concrete Institute as one of New Jersey's outstanding concrete structures of 1968. The building's circular floor plan allows the central circulation desk to maintain visual sightlines across the entire radial book stack on both floors. The library holds approximately 98,857 volumes and circulates roughly 199,190 items annually. As a member of BCCLS (Bridging Communities, Connecting Library Services), established in 1979, Englewood cardholders can borrow from all 62 Bergen County public libraries. The Literacy Department serves adults in Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, and Leonia who need Basic Literacy or English as a Second Language support — all free of charge.
⭐ What makes this library special
- 1968 circular concrete landmark designed by Delnoce Whitney Goubert — winner of a state ACI architecture award
- Member of BCCLS: reciprocal borrowing across all 62 Bergen County public libraries
- Free notary service for the public (weekdays 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM; mortgages & deeds excluded)
- Adult Literacy & ESL classes — open to residents of Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, and Leonia at no cost
- Collection of ~98,857 volumes with science, literature, history & multicultural databases
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Englewood card opens New Jersey's statewide digital resources and BCCLS shared eLibrary — all free.
📚 Services
- Free notary public (weekdays 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM; no mortgages, deeds, or living wills/trusts)
- BCCLS reciprocal borrowing across all 62 Bergen County public libraries
- Computer & internet access
- Adult Literacy program (Basic Literacy & ESL) — free to Englewood-area adults
- Research reference databases (science, history, literature, multicultural)
- Interlibrary loan via BCCLS shared catalog
🎸 Programs
- Adult Basic Literacy classes (free, no reading ability required)
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Community meetings and cultural programs
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the notary service at Englewood Public Library and who can use it?
Englewood Public Library provides free notary service to any member of the public on weekdays from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. There are some restrictions: mortgages, deeds, living wills, trusts, and codicils cannot be notarized. No appointment is required, but calling ahead at (201) 568-2215 to confirm availability is recommended.
Can I borrow books from other Bergen County libraries with my Englewood card?
Yes. Englewood Public Library is part of BCCLS (Bridging Communities, Connecting Library Services), a consortium of all 62 Bergen County public libraries established in 1979. Your card allows reciprocal borrowing of books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and other media from any member library. Items can be requested online and delivered to your preferred pickup location.
Does the library have programs for adults who want to improve their reading or English?
Yes. The Literacy Department at Englewood Public Library offers free Basic Literacy instruction for adults who cannot read or want to improve, and English as a Second Language classes for adults at any proficiency level. The program is open to residents of Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, and Leonia. Contact the library at (201) 568-2215 for registration details.
What is special about the Englewood Public Library building?
The library's circular building, designed by architect Delnoce Whitney Goubert and opened in September 1968, is a rare example of exposed-concrete modernist library architecture. Its two rings of concrete columns support a 28-foot vaulted roof without central structural supports, flooding the interior with natural light. The design was recognized by the New Jersey Ready-Mixed Concrete Association as one of the outstanding concrete structures built in New Jersey in 1968, and the building remains largely intact today.
📋 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 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.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.