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Featured Events
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Belleville Celebrates the 250th Birthday of the United States.
The Belleville Public Library celebrates the United States’ 250th Birthday on June 22, 2026 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
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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.
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Teen Guitars Plus
A weekly music group for teens ages 12 and up. Join us Wednesdays from 3:00–4:30 PM to play guitar and explore music together in the Teen Center.
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Belle’s Crochet Corner
A weekly crochet and knitting group for ages 12 and up. Join us Tuesdays from 3:00–4:30 PM to practice needlework skills at the library.
Featured News
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YOEC: Youth Orchestra of Essex County Auditions
Youth Orchestra of Essex County is holding auditions for 2026. Open to instrumental music student grades 1-12.
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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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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.