Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library
🏢 Bergen County Cooperative Library System · Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library
The Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library has served Fair Lawn since 1945 and offers one of Bergen County's most wide-ranging programs — from ESL classes and museum-pass reservations to hotspot lending and a distinctive Wedding Dress Lending Program.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–9pm |
| Thursday | 10am–9pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 10-01 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Phone: 201-796-3400
Website: fairlawnlibrary.org
Plus Code: 87G7WVP9+GF (Fair Lawn, NJ)
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📖 About Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library
Named for Maurice M. Pine, a former Fair Lawn mayor who championed the establishment of a free public library in the borough, the library at 10-01 Fair Lawn Avenue has anchored the community's civic and cultural life for over 80 years. It is a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS), giving cardholders borrowing privileges at more than 70 Bergen County libraries and access to a shared digital catalog. The library is widely known for programs that address real community needs: it runs ESL classes for adult learners, loans out Wi-Fi hotspots to bridge the digital divide, and maintains a Hidden Disability Lanyards program so staff can provide discreet assistance. Its museum pass collection lets Fair Lawn families visit New Jersey cultural institutions at no cost, and patrons can reserve passes alongside books and other materials through the BCCLS catalog.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named for Mayor Maurice M. Pine, who championed the creation of a free public library in Fair Lawn
- Member of BCCLS — 70+ Bergen County libraries sharing one catalog and borrowing privileges
- Museum pass reservations for local cultural institutions, free with your library card
- Hotspot lending program to help patrons access the internet from home
- Hidden Disability Lanyards program for discreet patron support
- Wedding Dress Lending Program — one of the more unusual collections in Bergen County
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Fair Lawn cardholders can read, stream, and research free through New Jersey's statewide digital network:
📚 Services
- Museum pass reservations for New Jersey cultural institutions
- Wi-Fi hotspot lending
- Hidden Disability Lanyards program
- Wedding Dress Lending Program
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Borrowing from 70+ BCCLS libraries with one card
- Interlibrary loan and reference services
🎸 Programs
- ESL (English as a Second Language) classes for adult learners
- Adult book clubs
- Teen volunteer opportunities and teen programs
- Children's programming and storytimes
- Community events and author programs
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Maurice M. Pine, and why is the library named after him?
Maurice M. Pine was a Fair Lawn mayor who played a key role in establishing a free public library for the borough. The library at 10-01 Fair Lawn Avenue was named in his honor to recognize his civic contribution to the community.
What is the Wedding Dress Lending Program?
The Maurice M. Pine Library maintains a collection of wedding dresses that registered patrons can borrow — a creative extension of the library's 'lending everything' philosophy. It's one of the more distinctive Library of Things programs in Bergen County, alongside the hotspot and museum-pass lending.
Can I borrow from libraries across Bergen County with my Fair Lawn card?
Yes. Fair Lawn is part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS), a network of 70+ public libraries. Your single BCCLS card lets you borrow physical items from any member library and access the shared digital catalog, including eLibraryNJ eBooks and audiobooks through Libby.
Are the library's museum passes free to reserve?
Yes. Museum passes to participating New Jersey cultural institutions are available free of charge to Fair Lawn cardholders. Passes can be reserved through the BCCLS catalog at catalog.bccls.org the same way you would place a hold on a book.
🎨 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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