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Paterson Free Public Library         973-321-1223

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It's !  The Reference department is now circulating magazines (all but the most recent).
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Pals Plus 

Click here for access into our catalog using IBistro  

 

 

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

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

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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.

Job Help 

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

 

 

 

NEW BRANCH HOURS - OPEN SATURDAYS, CLOSED FRIDAYS, no more Sunday hours until Fall, 2010 Click here

Great downloadable audiobooks and E-books

Audiobooks are compatible with Apple products  like the iPod  and Mac's. E-books can be downloaded to your computer and are compatible with B&N's nook and Sony readers but NOT the Kindle

Click here for instructions

TEEN STUFF click here

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Homework Help NJ 

Free, one-on-one, online tutoring - supported by the New Jersey State Library through a grant from PSEG, a cornerstone partner.
Paterson Jobs  Click  for jobs in our area -  courtesy of the Neighborhood Assistance Office.
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.

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

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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.  Call 973-321-1217 for an appointment.

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