Moorestown Library
🏢 Moorestown Free Library Association · Moorestown, New Jersey
Moorestown Library
Serving Moorestown since 1853, this independent Burlington County library anchors the historic downtown — offering extended evening hours, free museum passes, and a notary public alongside its deep local-history archive.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am – 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: 111 W. Second Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Phone: (856) 234-0333
Website: moorestownlibrary.org
Plus Code: 87F7X372+J5 (Moorestown, NJ)
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📖 About Moorestown Library
The Moorestown Free Library Association has supported free public access to books and knowledge in this Burlington County township since 1853, making it one of New Jersey's longest-running independent library associations. The library operates independently of the Burlington County Library System, giving the community direct governance over collections and programming. The current building, set behind Main Street at the corner of Church and Second Streets, houses a rich local-history collection including digitized runs of the Moorestown Republican and Moorestown News Chronicle newspapers, photographs, and oral histories. Through a generous Friends-funded museum-pass program, cardholders can borrow passes for free admission at area museums, nature centers, and arts venues. The library also provides basic notary services free of charge to cardholders on weekdays, and its digital portal gives every New Jersey resident no-cost access to business databases, genealogy resources through HeritageQuest, and EBSCO periodicals via JerseyClicks.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open since 1853 — one of NJ's longest-running independent free library associations
- Museum passes (Friends-funded) for free admission at local museums and nature centers
- Notary public services free for cardholders, Mon–Fri 9:30 am–4 pm
- Local history archive: digitized Moorestown newspapers, photos & oral histories
- JerseyClicks databases: EBSCO, HeritageQuest genealogy, business listings — free statewide
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
New Jersey residents get free access to research databases, genealogy records, and eBooks with any library card.
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Moorestown Township residents
- Notary public (free for cardholders, $2.50/sig for non-cardholders, Mon–Fri)
- Museum passes — free admission at partner venues via MuseumKey
- Computer access and public Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying, and faxing
- Interlibrary loan
- Meeting rooms available for community use
- Homebound delivery service
🎸 Programs
- Children's story time and interactive learning programs
- Crafts and STEAM activities for kids
- History Talks lecture series (e.g., 'An Evening with Harriet Tubman', old-house preservation)
- Summer Reading Program
- Language learning resources (Mango Languages via BadgerLink equivalent)
- Adult programming and readers' advisory
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Moorestown Library operate independently from the Burlington County Library System?
Yes. Moorestown Library is governed by the Moorestown Free Library Association and operates independently of the Burlington County Library System. Moorestown Township residents obtain cards directly from this library, not through the county system.
How do I borrow a museum pass from Moorestown Library?
Museum passes are available to cardholders in good standing and are sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library. Passes can be reserved online through the MuseumKey portal linked from moorestownlibrary.org, or by calling the Circulation Desk at (856) 234-0333.
What notary services are available at the library?
Moorestown Library provides basic notary services free for cardholders ($2.50 per signature for non-cardholders). Notaries are generally available Monday through Friday, 9:30 am–4 pm. Government-issued photo ID is required. The library does not notarize mortgages, deeds, wills, power of attorney, or legal depositions — call ahead to confirm availability.
Can I access genealogy resources at Moorestown Library?
Yes. Through JerseyClicks, cardholders and New Jersey residents have free access to HeritageQuest Online (census records, family histories) and other genealogy databases. The library's local history collection also includes digitized Moorestown newspapers and photographs searchable at localhistory.moorestownlibrary.org.
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