Lyndhurst Free Public Library
🏢 Bergen County Cooperative Library System · Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Lyndhurst Free Public Library
Lyndhurst Free Public Library serves roughly 20,500 residents of Lyndhurst Township from its Valley Brook Avenue home in Bergen County, maintaining a collection of nearly 50,000 volumes and an annual circulation of over 84,000 items. As a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS), cardholders can borrow from 77 public libraries across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 355 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Phone: 201-804-2478
Website: lyndhurstlibrary.org
Plus Code: 87G7RV6G+V4 (Lyndhurst, NJ)
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📖 About Lyndhurst Free Public Library
Lyndhurst Free Public Library is the public library for Lyndhurst Township, a Bergen County community in northeastern New Jersey located just west of the Hackensack River. The library's collection of approximately 49,055 volumes circulates more than 84,000 items annually to a service population of about 20,554 residents. It participates in BCCLS — a non-profit cooperative of 77 public libraries founded in 1979, with a shared catalog and reciprocal borrowing across four northern New Jersey counties. The library offers digital resources through Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla, along with learning tools such as Mango Languages and Brainfuse homework and job-coaching platforms. Weekly children's storytimes and an evening book club round out its programming calendar.
⭐ What makes this library special
- BCCLS member — borrow from 77 libraries across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties
- Collection of ~49,000 volumes with annual circulation exceeding 84,000 items
- Kanopy film streaming — free award-winning films and documentaries with your library card
- Mango Languages for self-paced language learning in 70+ languages
- Museum passes available for reservation through the library
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Borrow eBooks, stream films, and study a new language 24/7 with your free Lyndhurst library card.
📚 Services
- BCCLS shared borrowing (77 libraries)
- Museum passes
- Computer & internet access
- Printing & copying
- One-on-one technology assistance
- Homework help (Brainfuse HelpNow)
- Career coaching (Brainfuse JobNow)
- Language learning (Mango Languages)
- Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan
🎸 Programs
- Weekly storytime (stories, music & movement for children)
- Evening book club
- Career coaching through Brainfuse JobNow
- One-on-one tech help sessions
📍 Nearby Libraries in Bergen & Essex Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is BCCLS and can I borrow from other Bergen County libraries with my Lyndhurst card?
BCCLS (Bergen County Cooperative Library System) is a non-profit cooperative of 77 public libraries across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties, founded in 1979. Your Lyndhurst library card gives you borrowing privileges at all BCCLS member libraries, and materials can be returned to any location in the network.
Does Lyndhurst Library offer help for job seekers?
Yes. The library provides free access to Brainfuse JobNow, an online career coaching platform that connects users with live coaches for resume review, interview prep, and job search strategy. Mango Languages is also available to help sharpen professional language skills in 70+ languages.
Can I stream films for free with my Lyndhurst library card?
Yes. Kanopy is available at no cost with a valid Lyndhurst library card and offers thousands of ad-free films, documentaries, and educational videos. Hoopla is also available for instant streaming of movies, TV shows, music, and more — with no waiting lists.
Does the library have museum passes?
Yes. Lyndhurst Free Public Library offers museum passes that cardholders can reserve through the library. These passes provide free or discounted admission to participating area attractions. Contact the library at 201-804-2478 or visit lyndhurstlibrary.org to see which passes are currently available.
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