West New York Public Library
🏢 Hudson County · West New York, New Jersey
West New York Public Library
Incorporated in 1916 and open to the public since June 15, 1917, the West New York Public Library has served this densely populated Hudson County municipality for more than a century — offering roughly 75,000 items, free notary service, hoopla streaming, ESL classes and summer reading programs steps from the Hudson River waterfront.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 425 60th Street, West New York, NJ 07093
Phone: (201) 295-5135
Website: westnewyorknj.org
Plus Code: 87G7QXQM+8R (West New York, NJ)
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📖 About West New York Public Library
The West New York Public Library was incorporated in 1916 and opened its doors on June 15, 1917, making it one of Hudson County's longest-running public library institutions. Located at 425 60th Street in West New York — a square-mile township just across the Hudson from midtown Manhattan — the library serves a vibrant, largely bilingual community with a collection of approximately 75,000 items including books, audiobooks, music CDs and DVDs. Cardholders can borrow from the library's own shelves, place holds online through the Polaris catalog, request titles from libraries statewide through JerseyCat interlibrary loan, and stream unlimited content through hoopla with no waitlists. Free notary service is available on-site, and regular ESL classes and children's programs reflect the community's diverse backgrounds.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Incorporated in 1916 and open since June 15, 1917 — over a century of continuous public service in West New York
- Collection of approximately 75,000 items: books, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs and digital resources
- Free notary public service available for cardholders and community members
- hoopla streaming: unlimited audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, music and magazines with no waitlists
- ESL classes and summer reading programs serving West New York's multilingual community
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
West New York cardholders can stream and research free with statewide New Jersey digital services:
📚 Services
- Free notary public service
- Interlibrary loan through JerseyCat (statewide) and JerseyClicks
- Online book reserves and account management via Polaris catalog
- Printing and photocopying
- Reference assistance
- Free library card for West New York residents
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program for children and teens
- Move and Make: toddler dance and creative activities (Wednesdays 11am–12pm at the Cultural Center)
- ESL classes for adult learners
- Monthly cultural events
- Online reading programs via YouTube channel
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the West New York Public Library been open?
The library was incorporated in 1916 and opened its doors on June 15, 1917, so it has been serving the community for more than a century. It is one of the oldest public library institutions in Hudson County, New Jersey.
Does the library offer notary public service?
Yes. The West New York Public Library provides free notary public service on-site. Call (201) 295-5135 to confirm availability before your visit.
Can I borrow books from other New Jersey libraries with my West New York card?
Yes. Through JerseyCat — New Jersey's statewide interlibrary loan system — you can request items from public libraries across the state. You can also browse and request holdings online through the library's Polaris catalog at wny.polarislibrary.com.
What digital streaming is available to cardholders?
West New York cardholders have access to hoopla, which offers unlimited streaming of audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV shows, music and magazines with no waitlists or holds. New Jersey's statewide JerseyClicks databases are also available at no cost.
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