About
What we know today as a multifaceted Library serving Park Ridge and the vicinity with extensive information capabilities started out very differently in 1908. That was the year a few people donated a few books and opened an office. Until the mid-twenties the Library was run by an association of dedicated volunteers. For a time we were a tri-borough enterprise known as the Pascack Library. When the residents of Park Ridge voted to change to a municipal library, a "Free Public Library" as we are still officially known, they expressed their willingness to support a library with their tax dollars.
The Library occupied many spaces around town before moving to the present building in 1961. Remodeling and expansion took place in 1986. The short time it has taken to fill the extra space testifies to the increasing variety and importance of the Library's services.
In the 1999 tropical storm Floyd caused extensive damage to the Library. Two-thirds of all books, as well as many other Library materials were lost. The Library's building was flooded and furniture, shelves and computers were destroyed. After the storm the Library was renovated.
We welcome you to use our Library's services and, through them, experience the wonders of the past, become more fully aware of the present, and, perhaps, even glimpse the future.
- Staff & Trustees
- Policies & Services
- Directions
- Holiday Closings
- Contact Us
Staff and Trustees
Staff
Chris Doto - Library Director - doto@bccls.org
Reneé Wagner - Children's Librarian - wagner@bccls.org
George Heller - President
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Margaret Scheulen - Vice President |
Dr. Robert G. Balentine - Treasurer/Secretary
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Dr. Patricia Johnson - Superintendent of Schools |
Tamara Levinson - Mayor's Alternate
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Terri Michalowicz |
Donald Ruschman - Mayor
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Denise Soranno |
Annual Notice Of Meetings:
| BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Free Public Library of Park Ridge that in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, the Library Board will hold its 2010 regular public meetings at 7:30 PM in the Library on the third Tuesday of the month. | |
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Services
Library magnets are available at the circulation desk. These magnets have our phone number, address, and hours of operation. Please ask for one on your next visit to the library.
Custom key tags - Key tags are available for use as your library card. Please inquire at the circulation desk.
You may now renew materials from home. Ask for a BCCLS pin number at the circulation desk so that you can access your personal library card information at the BCCLS web site (www.bccls.org). You will also be able to see what you have out, as well as when it is due. All materials at the library may be renewed twice, as long as another patron has not reserved the item.
Borrowing Policies
- Most books are available for a four week loan period. Exceptions are new titles; two week loan.
- Audio books, music CDs and magazines go out for two weeks.
- DVDs and videos go out for a week.
- Renewals available on all materials unless an item is on reserve for another patron.
Overdue Charges
- Late items are charged at the rate of 10 cents per item per day. The maximum late fee for items is $5.00.
Library Policies
- Requests/Reserves
- Requests & reserves are made online @ www.bccls.org (you must have a valid BCCLS Library Card)
You may be notified by either email or phone upon the item's availability.
We will hold an item four (4) days for pick-up.
- Requests & reserves are made online @ www.bccls.org (you must have a valid BCCLS Library Card)
- Fines, Lose, and Damaged Items
- No refunds for lost items if found after two months time. Patrons are responsible for returned damaged items.
- Overdues
- Overdue notices are generated two weeks after the item is due.
- Lost Cards
- There is a $2.00 charge for a replacement card.
- Inter-Library Loans
- There may be a charge for ILL loans depending on the loaning library.
Directions
The library is located behind Borough Hall, which is a red brick building with several white pillars facing Park Avenue. The library itself is a grey building. Parking is available directly behind the library - please obey all parking regulations as the Fire Department is behind the library.
Get directions to 51 Park Ave., Park Ridge, from Mapquest.com, just enter the starting address!
Holiday Closings
| December 2009 | 24 - Christmas Eve Thursday [Close at 1pm] |
25 - Christmas Day Friday |
31 - New Year's Eve Thursday [Close at 1pm] |
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| January | 1 - New Year's Day Friday |
18 - Martin Luther King Monday |
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| February | 15 - Presidents' Day Monday |
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| April | 2 - Good Friday Friday |
4 - Easter Sunday Sunday |
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| May | 31 - Memorial Day Monday |
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| July | 4 - Independence Day Sunday |
5 - Independence Day (Observed) Monday |
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| September | 6 - Labor Day Monday |
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| October | 11 - Columbus Day Monday |
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| November | 25 - Thanksgiving Day Thursday |
26 - Thanksgiving Day Weekend Friday |
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| December | 24 - Christmas Eve Friday [Close at 1pm] |
25 - Christmas Day Saturday |
26 - Christmas Day Weekend Sunday |
For comments or questions, you may contact us:
- phone: (201) 391-5151
- fax: (201) 391-2739
- email: pkrdcirc@bccls.org
- or by mail:
Park Ridge Public Library
51 Park Avenue
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
