Passaic Public Library - Passaic, New Jersey

Natalie C.

We love this library so much. Everyone who works here is so kind and knowledgeable. I've only ever had good experiences here. Great dvd selection and they'll get you the books you want if ya just ask ❤️
Don't forget to use the Hoopla and Libby apps these connect through your library card so you can get all the perks of your library card.

Capital S.

Nice clean quiet library, the staff was friendly and when I went to get my new library card she was very helpful and fast.

Carmen I. P. C.

Very attentive personnel.
The library doesn't have computers to be used by the clients but you can use a copy. They immediately inform you that you can use your library card in Clifton and use their computers.
They also have movies and audio books (in CDs). You can take home up to 75 items and have three weeks (renewable) to return them. It is a vintage place and smells like it (which I love!).

Oscar S.

Passaic is probably one of the few, if not the only Public library in NJ that has limited hours and which people are limited to 1 hour at a time. I understand COVID is still a issue, but as taxpayers, residents of Passaic should have the right to utilize the library without being limited to a hour. Also a lot of people get off at work after 5, which is a inconvenience for parents and families who really want to spend time studying and reading in a quiet place. Because of the 1 hour restriction, residents cannot even go to their own library to sit down and study. Newark, which has a bigger population, has no such restriction and their hours are nothing like Passaic. If the city can do parades, indoor events for Politicians and other events where people don’t social distance, than I don’t know why the library can’t revert back to regular hours.

Annie R.

As much as I love the library and some staff, some are extremely busy on their phones and make it extremely difficult to check out books. Most times I reserve my books online for pickup and when I go pick them up only the name is asked, they dont even confirm the person picking up is the actual person on the account (same for dropoff, which is fine). On the other hand while dropping off books, I decided to grab a few to check out. They received my books back and as soon as I pulled out my state licensed ID proving im the person on file they gave me excuse after excuse to check out the new books. What? Why? We can't use state issued ID to confirm identity (okayy, ive done this before, hence the reason I'm doing it again), it's a paterson address (yes, I'm aware of that, as long as I'm passaic county I'm able to use this library and you can confirm that with my history). I gave up after 3 times and left the books on their counter to return to shelves! Get off your phones when there's patrons there! No patrons, no library! 😊

Rabbi Y. C.

Grand looking building that is well maintained. Librarians are for the most part polite and helpful. Lots of old books but plenty of new material. The children room upstairs is very nice and has a nice selection of Jewish interest books. Large Spanish language section as well.

reuben S.

Open Sunday.

Has a great kids staff and section. Has a great staff and selection for adults as well. To save room they house the classics in the basement so you have to ask for them to be brought up.

megha R.

Horrible staff they talk so loud. Library needs to be a quiet place