General Info

The Paterson Free Public Library provides a selection of books, audio materials, videos and print subscriptions. The library has a reference department that offers maps, newspapers and magazines, as well as books on business owners, cars, and train and bus schedules. It features an assembly room for nonprofit organizations. The Paterson Free Public Library also provides opportunities to participate in book clubs. The library administers the English as a Second Language program. Its community learning center offers classes in family literacy, reading and math. In addition, the library provides access to Internet facilities. It offers interlibrary loan programs. The Paterson Free Public Library provides library cards.