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Libraries in Newark
8 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.
Newark Public Library by the numbers
Visits a year
220,811
Items borrowed a year
72,530
19,505 children’s items
Free programs a year
3,210
29,309 attendees
E-books
798,185
Public computers
221
Library map
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Van Buren Branch
140 Van Buren Street, Newark 07105
About 35 hours a week
Branch Brook Branch
235 Clifton Avenue, Newark 07104
About 35 hours a week
Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.
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Questions
How many libraries are in Newark?
8 public library locations: Springfield Branch, Van Buren Branch, Roseville Branch, Branch Brook Branch, Clinton Branch, Weequahic Branch and 2 more.
What is the main library in Newark?
Springfield Branch, 150 Newton Street, open about 35 hours a week.
How many people have a library card in Newark?
Newark Public Library reports about 113,819 registered borrowers and 220,811 visits a year.
Are library programs free?
Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.