Phillipsburg Free Public Library
🏢 Phillipsburg Free Public Library · Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Phillipsburg Free Public Library
The Phillipsburg Free Public Library has served the Delaware River community of Phillipsburg since 1923, standing at the western edge of Warren County directly across the river from Easton, Pennsylvania. At 200 Broubalow Way, it offers evening hours four nights a week and a collection of nearly 99,000 volumes alongside digital lending through Libby, Kanopy, and NJ's JerseyClicks statewide resource portal.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am–8pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Phone: (908) 454-3712
Website: pburglib.org
Plus Code: 87G6MRXC+R2 (Phillipsburg, NJ)
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📖 About Phillipsburg Free Public Library
The Phillipsburg Free Public Library has been the cornerstone of this Warren County river town since 1923. Phillipsburg sits on the New Jersey bank of the Delaware River at the Lehigh Valley confluence — historically a busy railroad and canal junction that shaped the borough's industrial identity. The library at 200 Broubalow Way holds a collection of 98,598 volumes and circulates nearly 97,000 items annually for a service population of approximately 14,950 residents. It is funded publicly and operates independently as a free public library, providing evening hours Monday through Thursday that accommodate the working schedules of commuters and families. Digital services include Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, Kanopy for streaming films, CloudLibrary, digital magazines, Mango Languages for language learning, and access to JerseyClicks — the NJ State Library's statewide electronic resource program offering more than 20 databases to all New Jersey library cardholders.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serving Phillipsburg since 1923 — over a century of free library service on the Delaware River
- Collection of 98,598 volumes with nearly 97,000 annual circulations for a community of about 14,950
- Evening hours Monday through Thursday until 8pm serving commuters and working families
- JerseyClicks access — NJ State Library's statewide portal with 20+ databases free to all NJ cardholders
- Phillipsburg sits at the Delaware River and Lehigh Valley confluence, a historic railroad and canal hub
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Phillipsburg library cardholders access New Jersey's statewide digital resources at no cost:
📚 Services
- Free public library card for Phillipsburg residents and Warren County patrons
- Collection of nearly 99,000 volumes plus audiovisual materials
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Digital magazine lending
- Interlibrary loan
- Reference and research assistance
- Community program and meeting space
🎸 Programs
- Adult programs: reading groups, lectures and community events
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Teen programming and services
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Volunteer opportunities and Friends of the Library activities
📍 Nearby Libraries in Warren County & the Lehigh Valley
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the Phillipsburg Free Public Library been open, and who can get a card?
The Phillipsburg Free Public Library has been serving the community since 1923 — more than a century of free public library service. Any resident of Phillipsburg or Warren County can obtain a free library card, which provides access to the physical collection of nearly 99,000 volumes as well as digital resources including eBooks, audiobooks, streaming films and NJ's statewide JerseyClicks databases.
What is JerseyClicks and what does it include?
JerseyClicks is the NJ State Library's statewide electronic resource program, providing all New Jersey library cardholders with free access to more than 20 databases. Topics covered include academic research, newspaper archives, genealogy, consumer information, health resources, and more. Phillipsburg Free Public Library cardholders can access JerseyClicks from home with their library card.
Is the library close to the Pennsylvania border, and can out-of-state visitors use it?
Yes — Phillipsburg sits directly on the New Jersey bank of the Delaware River, across from Easton, Pennsylvania; the two towns are connected by bridge. Visiting cardholders from other reciprocal library systems are welcome to use the library's resources in-house. Contact the library at (908) 454-3712 or visit pburglib.org for the most current card policy for non-residents.
Does the library offer evening hours?
Yes. The Phillipsburg Free Public Library is open Monday through Thursday 9:30am–8pm, Friday 9:30am–5pm, and Saturday 9:30am–1pm. It is closed on Sunday. The Monday-through-Thursday evening hours until 8pm are convenient for working residents, students, and commuters.
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