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Art Collection

In addition to traditional library resources, the Paterson Public Library holds an important collection of 19th century American and European art and exhibits this art for the benefit of the people of Paterson.  Most of the collection was given to the library early in the 20th Century by philanthropists Ralph P. Ross and Jennie Tuttle Hobart, wife of Garret A. Hobart, Vice-President of the United States under President William McKinley.  Also on display are paintings, sculptures and decorative arts given by other individuals.  Special changing exhibits by local artists are sometimes on view in the upstairs gallery.

The Architecture

The building itself is a valuable work of art.  Completed in 1905, the Danforth Memorial (Main Library) at 250 Broadway was designed by architect Henry Bacon, who subsequently was chosen to design the Lincoln Memorial.  Tours of the landmark building which is on the National Register of Historic Places emphasize its historical and architectural significance.  Bacon’s original drawings are available on request.  The Danforth Memorial was a gift of the always generous Mary Danforth Ryle in memory of her father, Charles Danforth.  Mrs. Ryle also donated the previous library building (home of her parents) on the corner of Market and Church destroyed in the Great Fire of 1902 shortly after Mrs. Ryle contributed to a major expansion of the library.

Our Locations

Danforth (Main) Library
250 Broadway Paterson, NJ 07501
(get directions)

973-321-1223

Hours

Monday 9:00am-8:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-8:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-8:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm
Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
Southside Branch Library
930 Main Street Paterson, NJ 07503
(get directions)

973-357-3020

Hours

Monday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
Totowa Branch Library
405 Union Avenue Paterson, NJ 07502
(get directions)

973-942-7198

Hours

Monday 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
Northside Branch Library
60 Temple Street Paterson, NJ 07522
(get directions)

973-321-1309

Hours

Monday 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
Learning Lab @Paterson Public Library
77 Ellison Street, 2nd floor Paterson, NJ 07501 (get directions)
973-782-6977

Hours

Monday 1:00pm-4:45pm
Tuesday 1:00pm-4:45pm
Wednesday 1:00pm-4:45pm
Thursday 1:00pm-4:45pm
Friday CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED

Paterson Public Library

Director | Corey Fleming

Main Library Information

973-321-1223
250 Broadway Paterson, NJ 07501

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