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The Library will have a scheduled delayed opening at 10 am on Wednesday, March 4th.
Featured Events
Find events happening soon at the library.
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College Scholarship Workshop 2026
A scholarship is money awarded to students, usually for academic achievements, demographics or status, in the form of a grant that doesn’t need to be repaid. Find out what’s out there for you.
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SewIt: Clothes Making Workshop
SewIt will be conducting a free, four-part workshop that walks participants through the process of creating a real piece of clothing.
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Baby Bookworms
Weekly storytime for children ages 0–2 and their caregivers. Join us Thursdays from 10:30–11:00 AM for books, music, and movement.
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Teen Guitars Plus
A weekly music group for teens ages 12 and up. Join us Wednesdays from 3:00–4:30 PM to play guitar and explore music together in the Teen Center.
Featured News
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Congratulations Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library group will receive a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and honoring the roughly 1,280 Carnegie Libraries still
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Tax Season is Here and so is AARP Tax Aide!
The Belleville Public Library is hosting AARP, starting February 2, 2026, in the Teen Center to assist with Federal and State tax filings. Appointments can be scheduled online via the AARP Tax Aide Foundation. For further details on their services, visit the AARP Tax Aide Foundation website.
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Programs for Kids
The library offers year-round programs for children and families, including storytimes, creative activities, and educational experiences for all ages.
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ESL Classes Are Available
The Belleville Public Library offers online English as a Second Language classes for adults, including beginner, intermediate, and conversation groups. Classes meet on a set schedule via Zoom, and registration is required.
Online Services
Use free digital resources anytime.
Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses and exam preparation for professional development and school.
Enjoy instant access to ebooks and audiobooks from your library — no matter where you are.
Read comics, graphic novels, and manga online with ComicsPlus for children, teens, and adults.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more for free from your local library with Libby, the library reading app.
About The Library
The Belleville Public Library has served the Township of Belleville, New Jersey, for more than 100 years.
The library is located on Washington Avenue, between Nutley and Newark and serves a diverse community of about 36,000 residents. It is less than 10 minutes from Branch Brook Park in Essex County.
The library offers programs and activities for children, teens, and adults. These programs support learning, creativity, and community life.
The collection includes about 36,000 books and other materials. These resources are available for reading, study, and lifelong learning.