The Oceanic Free Library is open six days a week (closed on Sundays). Anyone residing in Rumson can apply for a free library card, with proof of residency. The library holds a number of events, including a regular knitting group, the "armchair traveler," and a book club. Tutors can use the library, but must submit a completed application form first.
Got a hankering to read Jane Eyre right now but don't want to go all the way to the library to find out someone beat you to it? Check out the library's online catalog and find out before you go whether it's on the shelf. But don't let that stop you from dropping in and browsing other available titles.
The Northfield Public Library has been providing Northfielders a place to read, chat quietly and learn for more than 100 years.
Founded in 1898, the library has called its current building, the Carnegie building, home for the past 100 years and celebrated that milestone in 2010.
Located on the north end of downtown, the library has adapted through the years and now gives users access to books, audiobooks, music, movies and the Internet. The library also provides research databases and resources for job seekers.
Roseville Public Library is located in downtown by Royer Park. The library has a collection of magazines, newspapers, videos, DVDs and audio books. Internet databases are accessible through the public PC areas, and Wi-Fi is available as well.
The Canton Public Library was established in 1874. Today, it offers more than just a quiet place to read. The library also hosts arts & crafts sessions and story time for children, coffee house nights for adults, as well as providing private study rooms for students. Located in the center of town, the library has a free parking lot and offers free Wi-Fi to patrons.
This Free Library Levittown branch is part of the Bucks County Public Library system which includes a total of eight branches. The Levittown branch opened to the public in 1995 and offers resources for all ages. There is a dedicated space for children complete with computers as well as a separate computer space for adults located adjacent to the children's area. The facility can be found in the same area as the Government Services Complex and shares an adjoining parking lot with another building.
The North Babylon Public Library carries a full spectrum of books, videos, CD's and e-books in addition to providing free Wi-Fi for everyone. They accept donations of books, time and financial aid. They have a variety of speciality clubs for adults including Zumba classes, computer workshops, GED classes and defensive driving courses. For kids, there is movie time, playdates and toddler tango. Call the number provided for more information.
Nestled on the hills of West Grand Avenue and North Webster Street, the W.J. Niederkorn Library can be accessed from both floors. The upper floor features adult books, reference materials and other types of media, while the entire bottom floor is dedicated to children's reading. This library is a busy place to be, with plenty of adult and youth activities planned each month, but visitors will easily browse the shelves in the calm and quiet considered typical of such an atmosphere.
The mission of the Norfolk Public Library is to serve the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community. The library plays a significant role in delivering library and media services in the nearby public schools as well as providing services to young children, students, adults and retired persons in the area. In this regard, the library boasts a collection of over 22,000 fiction, non-fiction and large-print books and more than 1,400 video tapes, 600 CDs and 1,200 books on tape.
Bayport-Blue Point Public Library was founded in 1938 as a Blue Point Parent Teacher Association project. According to tradition, area residents donated books — gathered by wheelbarrow from people's homes — to start the collection. The library (whose logo is a wheelbarrow) has meeting rooms for public programs, a state-of-the-art reference department and departments and programming developed specifically for children, young adults and adults. The library parking lot is located on Madison Street (south of the library), with entrances on both Blue Point Avenue and Madison Street.