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Featured Events
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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.
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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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Barringer High Prom-It Forward Pop-Up Shop
Help Make a Teen’s Prom Dream Come True! The North Ward Center Family Success Center and Barringer High School will be teaming up to give students the opportunity to shine on their special night.
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AARP Tax Aide: Fully Booked for the Season at the Belleville Public Library.
There are no more Tax Aide appointments. We want to thank the AARP for its dedicated support of the Belleville community.
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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.
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.