Newark Public Library - Main Branch

Category: Public library in Newark, New Jersey

Address: 5 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA

Phone: +19737337784

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:30AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 1–8PM

Thursday: 9:30AM–5:30PM

Friday: 9:30AM–5:30PM

Saturday: 9:30AM–1:30PM

Reviews

Lakiesha White-Williams

Sep 29, 2022

Great place to do research Librarians are very friendly will help you when needed definitely good for doing your resume and a host of other things

Denile Robinson

Aug 24, 2022

Library workers are very helpful, experienced and informative. They are also respectful, Professional and Assertive when they need to be. Great place to study.

Izm Shantae

Jul 11, 2022

Literally a museum in here. I love museums.

Kiffin Kilkenny

Jun 30, 2022

Very peaceful environment

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Questions & Answers

Do they have a fax machine

Annaliz Briseno | Oct 6, 2019
Rachel Paulus | Oct 6, 2019

Outgoing only. Charges are $1.75 for the first page, and $1.00 for each additional page. https://npl.org/public-fax-service-at-the-library/

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Is there parking?

Remy Cyan (Cyan) | Oct 6, 2019
Newark Public Library - Main Branch | Oct 5, 2020

There are many local paid parking lots and street parking is available. There is not a library parking lot. For events, we occasionally offer free parking at the Bears and Eagles Garage on Bridge St.

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How long are you allowed to use the public computer room?

Having Fun Isn't Hard When You Got A Library Card | Oct 6, 2018
Sikemme Mays | Oct 6, 2018

1 to 2 hrs

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How much would it cost to print documents?

Tiana Hunt | Oct 6, 2018
DIANA GLOVER-MOORE | Oct 6, 2018

Black and white, .15 per page Color, .45 per page

how do I apply my online card

Joyce Yohana | Oct 5, 2021
TD “mister t” Tanis | Oct 5, 2021

Come in person

Are they even open

Candypie Travels | Oct 5, 2021
Ross Vzla | Oct 5, 2021

Yes they are....I just went there yesterday to print documents!

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Is the library open since the pandemic

Tuwanda Meekins | Oct 5, 2021
Sincerely Yours,Your One True Love | Oct 5, 2021

Yes they are open but they close every hour for cleaning, then re-open until final closing time.

Free shop rite gift cards? How? When?

jeanette snider | Oct 5, 2020
Newark Public Library - Main Branch | Oct 5, 2020

The free shoprite cards were for filling out the census while supplies last https://npl.org/make-sure-newark-counts-pop-up-census-site-npl/

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when,is the main branch of,newark public library,will be open?

tufan banerjee | Oct 5, 2020
Newark Public Library - Main Branch | Oct 5, 2020

The branches will be open for curbside pickup July 6th. The main library is delayed due to construction but should open for curbside pickup later in July.

Are the computers to the public? Or do I need something to use them?

Tatis G | Oct 5, 2020
DIANA GLOVER-MOORE | Oct 5, 2020

Computer usage is open to the public and free. Printing is not free.

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Do they have free wifi? Can you print documents from your laptop?

Davida Harris | Oct 5, 2020
Isaiah Quiah | Oct 5, 2020

Yes, they have a very fast Wi-Fi. And you can print so many documents.

Are they going to be closed memorial day

Candypie Travels | Oct 6, 2019
Heidi Steinbacher | Oct 6, 2019

You don't want to go to that library. It's full of homeless people who don't bath and the place stinks. It's also full of bugs.

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I am interested in getting copies of Dr. Seuss four book covers for a project for a poster board for the daycare where I work, is it possible.

Allie Layton | Oct 6, 2019
Craig Hicks | Oct 6, 2019

I'm sure my co-worker Miss Osborne in the children's room can help you. Please contact book information at (973)733 -7785 and you'll be transferred to her extension.

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Can you make copies of paperwork there at library

William Lawrence | Oct 6, 2018
DIANA GLOVER-MOORE | Oct 6, 2018

Yes

may I have a book inscribed for a donation

Jamison Scala | Oct 6, 2018
Kwabena Yeboah | Oct 6, 2018

yes

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