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Featured Events
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Step Into Spring: Library Fundraising Luncheon.
The Friends of the Belleville Public Library will be hosting a Turkey Box Luncheon on May14, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Donate $25.00.
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Neurodivergent Flag Raising
In recognition of Neurodivergent Month, the Belleville Public Library will host a public flag-raising ceremony on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 12 p.m.
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National Library Week 2026: Find Your Joy
The Belleville Public Library and the Friends of the Belleville Public Library invite you to celebrate National Library Week.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Patron Checkout History
Patrons can now choose to save a personal history of library items they borrow, with full control to turn the feature on or off at any time.
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.