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Our Vision

The Paterson Free Public Library will become the knowledge and information sanctuary for the whole community; the community’s living room, with resources, programs and facilities that meet the needs of all who live, work and learn in Paterson.

Our Mission

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

To fulfill this promise, the Paterson Free Public Library will:

  • Provide friendly and knowledgeable service;
  • Provide facilities that foster community pride and identity;
  • Meet the technology needs of our community;
  • Collaborate and form partnerships with other community organizations; and,
  • Support the educational, intellectual, cultural and informational needs of Paterson and Passaic County.

Our Locations

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

973-321-1223

Hours

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

973-357-3020

Hours

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

973-942-7198

Hours

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

Hours

Monday 10:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am-2:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm
Friday 10:00am-2:00pm
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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