Paterson Free Public Library         973-321-1223

The Paterson Free Public Library, New Jersey’s first public library, opens doors to ideas, discovery, knowledge and experience to help people realize their dreams.

Established in 1885.  Come dream with us.

All locations of the Paterson Free Public Library will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday to celebrate the 4th of July weekend!

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Pals Plus 

Click here for access into our catalog using IBistro  

 

 

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Reference Room

Children's Room 

PATRONS!!  Suggest a Book!  Click here to make a suggestion about purchasing a book, DVD or CD
Local History 

Friends of the Library

Community Learning Center

Online Information Resources Click here for sources paid for by your state and municipal tax dollars

Contact Us "Welcome to the Library" Brochure           

JerseyCat  Search the catalogs of  90% of the libraries in NJ!! Funded by the New Jersey State Library,  Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA), and the New Jersey Knowledge Initiative

JerseyClicks   JerseyClicks is the portal for searching the full-text databases subsidized by the NJ State Library.  You can search 15 databases simultaneously.  You can have access to these data bases from your home when you enter your library card number.


Paterson/City Dwellers Sites  click for help and/or interesting sites.

Job Searching  click for job searching information 

Click here for an overview of PALS Plus'  standardized circulation policy.  Feel free to call 973-321-1223 ext. 2294 for further information.

 

 

 

Great downloadable audiobooks.   Now compatible with Apple products like the iPod and Mac's.  

Click here for instructions

TEEN STUFF click here

 

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Biblioteca Pública Gratuita de Paterson en español!

50 Book Club - Photos from Paterson Online  Thank you, Luisa

Upcoming events

Homework Help NJ 

Free, one-on-one, online tutoring - supported by the New Jersey State Library through a grant from PSE&G, a cornerstone partner.
Paterson Jobs  Click  for jobs in our area -  courtesy of the Neighborhood Assistance Office -  last updated May 9, 2009
Compliments of Cablevision's Power to Learn.  The Danforth Library, also known as the Main Library, at 250 Broadway,  the Southside branch at 930 Main Street and the First Ward branch at 56 N. Main St. are  free Wi-Fi hotspots.   For laptops with wireless cards this means free internet access!   Please click here to find out more.
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Paterson Cancer Initiative (PCI)

At the Paterson Cancer Initiative patients, advocates and families can get the latest cancer information from volunteers trained by the American Cancer Society.  The PCI's office phone number is 973-321-1223 ext. 2297.  Call for an appointment.

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