Teaneck, NJ is lucky to have this stately library in town…read more Recently, renovated, this building offers many areas to read, study, meet and learn.

I have really enjoyed the times that I have been here. This library looks small from the outside…read morebut is actually huge! There is a large quiet section with large cubbies & other areas which I have yet to explore. The lower level has a large selection of CD's & DVD's. Going to the restroom felt a bit ominous because the lower level is usually less populated & the bathrooms are secluded. I would definitely be back here for quiet study or for a change of scenery from my local library. The staff have not been too friendly or welcoming but I did not interact more with them besides exchanging a simple "hello" or "goodbye."

Great library with many offerings including movies, chair aerobics and many other activitiesread more

The only reason I'm giving it a 2 is because the staff was not very friendly. The lady's name was…read moreGinger. I got there and there was no "good morning". "Can I help you". It was not even full of people. I got my book but they definitely need to work in their customer service. Besides that the library was fine.

Staff is very knowledgeable about the books and the events going on . If you live in Nutley and…read morenever been there I recommend you going in to see what they are about

Nutley Library is the bee's knees…read more It's located off one of the main streets tucked away in its own little spot. The library itself is huge. Two floors and countless sections. When you first walk in you get greeted by the friendly workers and the new arrivals along with popular book choices. Most of the first floor is nonfiction and they have it all laid out perfectly. Just from walking through the first time I saw a ton of books that have been on my list for a while now. Upstairs is fiction, kids section, magazines and the quiet corner which I love. It's a spot all the way in the back that's perfect for studying or reading without being disturbed. I'm just very shocked at the amount of books they have. I'm a bit of a library snob and this is a great one. They have comic books, magazines, even a small dungeons and dragons nook! Hahaha. The workers are great here, they helped me find a book I've been looking for for quite a while now and actually had been waiting for another library to get for me. They had it available right away. This is a fantastic spot, part of BCCLS and just overall really well laid out. Can't give it enough praise.

The first two times I went here in biting cold, the place was closed due to some reasons not listed…read moreon website or Google. Third time I got lucky. The librarians inside are some of the warmest people I met in my entire life. Not fake politeness, but genuine niceness. Especially the elderly man at the counter on ground floor. Everyone was extremely helpful and made me feel welcome for living in Weehawken. Guess what, they also let me check out 2 books on the day I went. At any time, with a library card one can check out as many as 56 books. The view from the library windows upstairs is great. This might be a great spot for studying. But honestly, book collection wise this library branch is not great, but 100 points for looking like Hogwarts.

Lovely atmosphere, considerate staff, in an architectural landmark. Not many foreign language books…read moreor translated books though.

So grateful to have a library again in JC Heights. Been going to five corners but I'm a local to…read morethe heights so I'm grateful to have this location. The renovation is beautiful. There's an accessible ramp outside along with an accessible elevator inside to go downstairs. The main floor is a little small but that's okay. I mostly take advantage of their hold/pick up service. You can easily reserve any book from any JC library to any location! You're able to pick up in one spot and drop off in another. Also their downstairs space is a game changer for professionals. They have adult workstations, little cubicles, and even sound proof rooms for meetings. This is something I struggled with at the five corners branch but now there's a place for professionals to work. Youth upstairs and adult downstairs. The whole community is serviced. Go to the library! Support your local library!

This branch is super small and tucked into Zabriskie Street. I didn't find a large selection of…read moreadult books like I did at other branches. It's a clean and organized building and I like the posters they have for the community to be in-the-know. But way too small to spend a day or hour looking around.

Five Corners Library is perhaps the best free public library near Journal Square, with only one…read morenotable negative I've come across. Let's cover the positives first: It's very convenient, within a 10 minute walk from the Path train station. The outside is obviously dated, but it is very clean and looks new on the inside. It is sizeable, with 2 floors and 2 computer areas - one for adults and one for children. It has a small free parking lot for visitors with about 4 available spots. They offer free or low-cost printer services, such as printing, scanning, and faxing. This is where my only negative experience comes in. The only downside I have encountered is in the customer service, particularly with one employee. Here's my experience: I started going to the library recently, and noticed a flyer posted that "the library offers up to 20 free courtesy prints for children PRESENT in the library." So, I tried it out and 2 employees there gave me no problem at all once I showed them my child was present. Then one day I came back, and when requesting the free prints, an elder female Indian employee gave quite a hard time. She claimed the published rule that the child has to be present wasn't enough for the free prints, making up new rules on the spot: 1. The child has to have a library card. 2. The child has to make an appointment for a computer. 3. The child has to print from the computer. 4. The prints have to be for the child's school work/homework. She communicated these new and non-standard rules to the staff member there and who continued to follow them in subsequent visits. This employee also asks non-standard questions, such as what the prints are before she releases them. When she made my child's library card, she even asked what grade level he is in, although the school name was the only required information. This excessive prying into details raises significant privacy concerns. This employees seems to be overreaching in her authority with patrons and staff, even when providing a mandated free service. And her habit of distracting employees with gossip while they are assisting patrons only sours the experience further. Perhaps she overlooks the fact that our tax payer dollars fund both all the library services and her employment. On the other hand, with the exception of this one employee, the rest of the staff are delightful. Especially Nelly, who was tremendously helpful, going above and beyond to make my family feel comfortable and welcome. Based on my positive experiences with most employees, this remains my go-to neighborhood library.

Love this library! We've lived here over a year now and I've…read morenever been to a JC library. This is such a clean and organized branch and the employees are very welcoming and accommodating. It's also nice and quiet with plenty of room to do your own thing. I look forward to seeing what type of events they host as well as using their literary resources

For years my kids and I have been coming to this library for books, video rentals, movie events,…read morearts & crafts and using their computers. The staffs here are friendly and helpful. Just remember not to talk on your cell phone while inside the library.

Spent a Friday morning with my lil guy going to the Palisades Park Public Library. We have been…read morehere only a handful of times and want to come here more often when we think we can. Palisades Park Public Library has a calendar of events for each month. Each event shares a description and sometimes registration is required. The space is small and comfortable to be in knowing it's never crowded and too loud. When my lil guy was looking through one of the books, one of the friendly librarians was asking if he loved reading and was multitasking on returning books to the shelves ( thank you for being chatting with my lil guy even if he was a bit shy). There is parking along the side streets, be mindful of the street signs. Check out calendar events in case you want to participate. We'll be back soon.

I always like visiting libraries. The Fort Lee library is a great one as well as the Hackensack,…read moreone of my favorite ones. This time I took time to take pictures of Palisades Park library ... Since it was around 4 pm, it was packed with students!!!!! It is usually quiet during the weekend ~~ You will live the Museum Pass Program of the libraries. They provide free pass to nearby museums !!!! Libraries provide passes for different museums, so do take advantage of these great opportunities !!!