Sign Up For eNewsletter Early Closing Weds. Nov. 27, 5:00 pm-No passports Closed Thursday and Friday November 28 & 29 Open Saturday November 30, Passport Service Available catalog HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS Passports Search Results More... December Adult Crafts Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7:00 pm Friday, Dec. 20, 10:15 am Winter Gnomes Free and open to all. Registration Required. Digital Borrowing & Library Services eBooks eAudiobooks Magazines Streaming movies television music comics Stream curated films documentaries Criterion Collection Children's Books Academic Databases Waldwick History Archive Notary Services Museum Passes Friends of the Library Current NY Times Bestseller List Staff Picks Youth Services Our volunteer program is open to teens in grades 6-college. For more details visit: https://www.waldwicklibrary.org/teen-volunteering Teen Volunteers

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Friends of the Waldwick Library Friends of the Waldwick Library is an independent organization of volunteers who work to support library programs and services that are beyond the reach of the library's annual operating budget. In October of 2012, the Friends completed a major capital campaign that contributed $200,000 to the 1,200 square-foot expansion and major renovation of the library building. Their successful fundraising efforts over a three-year period provided half of the funding needed to construct a new meeting room, create a local history archives and gallery, and provide a space for quiet study. Currently, the Friends are working to fund the summer reading program for children, a variety of cultural programs and concerts for adults, purchase of new equipment, and the popular museum-pass program. The Friends of the Library hold regular meetings in the George F. Fredricks Meeting Room. New members are always welcome. The next Friends meeting will be held on December 16, 7:00 pm.

Teen Programs HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Fall 2024 Programs Registration begins at 10:00AM on September 23. The links will not work until that time. If, once registration begins, a class is full, please email Ms. Jenn at jennifer.kellymaloney@waldwick.bccls.org to be added to the waitlist. Pretzel Palooza, Grades 4-8, 3:30 Thursday 11/14 Pretzel games, making a pretzel stress twist, taste testing and baking your own soft pretzels. Please see Ms. Jenn in advance to ask if this activity will be appropriate in the case of food allergies. https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/pretzel-palooza Want free Teen e-books? Visit https://rivetedlit.com/free-reads/ . New selections are posted monthly.

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS Passport Information More... The Waldwick Public Library is a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS), commonly referred to as "BUCKLES". The BCCLS consortium consists of 77 libraries in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic Counties and affords patrons reciprocal borrowing privileges at all member libraries. Patrons with valid Waldwick Library cards can request materials from BCCLS' libraries be sent to Waldwick for easy pick-up and materials borrowed from any ember library can be returned to Waldwick and will be sent back to their home library. www.bccls.org

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Internet Use The Waldwick Public Library is pleased to offer Internet access to patrons as part of our mission to develop collections, resources, and services that meet the educational, cultural, recreational, and business needs of the community. The library endorses the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, and the Freedom to Read Statement. All library users are provided equal access to the resources available on the Internet. The Internet contains a wide variety of material and opinions from varied points of view. There is material and information on the Internet which individual patrons may find inappropriate. Patrons are hereby notified that they are responsible for the access points they reach. Parents of minor children must assume responsibility for their children’s use of the Internet through the library’s connection. As with other library materials, restriction of a child’s access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian. The Internet, like all of the library’s information sources, must be shared and used in a manner which respects the rights of others. Library personnel do not monitor or supervise Internet access except the length of time of use. Viewing of certain materials in the library may be considered improper in time, place, or manner. The library reserves the right to end an Internet session at any time if it is creating a disturbance. The Waldwick Public Library assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from the use of its World Wide Web server or from its connections to other Internet services. Rules for Internet Terminal Use The library reserves the right to restrict sessions to 60 minutes per day. Printing must be completed before the end of a session. Downloading of files is not available. Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees Date: March 14, 1997 Amended: April 17, 2002

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS PASSPORT INFORMATION More... Third Friday Film The Third Friday Film takes place on the third Friday of each month and features a newly released film with positive critical reviews and mainstream popularity. Close captioning is used when available. Light refreshments are served. Next movie, Friday, June 16, 2:00 pm The Whale S

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... First Time Passports You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if at least one of the following is true: You are applying for your first U.S. passport You are under age 16 Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16 Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years age You must bring the following to successfully execute your DS-11 application Certified birth certificate with raised seal and both parent's names listed Personal identification such as a valid driver's license Checks. You will need a check for each DS-11 form and one for the execution fee which is paid to the library. The execution fee is set by the department of state and is currently $35. The library will accept cash for the execution fees and photos only. We do not accept credit cards at this facility. Click here for more information from the U.S. Department of State.

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Need articles for school? Want a recommendation for what to read next? Use the link below to access Explora, Novelist K-8 and Ebsco Primary Search. You will need to enter your library card and pin number to use the databases. If you do not know your pin number, please call the library at 201-652-5104 and speak to the circulation desk for help. Databases for Kids - Magazines, Newspapers, & More!

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Collection Development Mission Statement The Waldwick Public Library is a cultural and intellectual center for thecommunity. It maintains a program of service that organizes and stores knowledge, locates and acquires information, guides reading, stimulates thinking and discussion through public programming, and provides a conduit tothe greater regional, state, and national library resources. I. Policy Statement The Board of Trustees of the Waldwick Public Library, recognizing thepluralistic nature of this community and the varied backgrounds and needs of all citizens, regardless of race, creed, age, or political persuasion, declares as a matter of book and materials selection policy that it subscribes to theprinciples in the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; theLibrary Bill of Rights adopted by the American Library Association, the "Freedom to Read" statement of the ALA and the Association of American Publishers, and the ALA "Policy on the Confidentiality of Library Records." II. Objectives of Selection The Waldwick Public Library Board of Trustees, working with the staff ofthe library, affirm the following objectives: to develop a well-rounded collection of a general nature to meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the community; to provide a qualified staff to provide guidance in the use of materials; to inform the public of library resources and services, and to support the principles of intellectual freedom. III. Responsibility for Selection The Library Board of Trustees shall delegate to the Library Director theauthority and responsibility for the selection of all print and nonprint materials. Responsibilities for actual selection will rest with the appropriate professionally trained personnel who shall discharge this obligation consistent with the Board's adopted selection criteria and procedures. Any library material so selected shall be held to be selected by the Board of Trustees. IV. Selection Criteria The selection of materials is based upon authoritative printed reviews in professional journals such as Booklist, Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, and in other media such as the New York Times Book Review. Patron requests shall be given due consideration for purchase; however, the selection of materials shall be made with the goal of developing a well-rounded collection of a general nature to meet the needs and interests of the community. No attempt shall be made to provide textbooks, but those which can be used for general information purposes may be acquired, providing they meet the standards of this selection policy. V. Policy on Content of Materials The Board of Trustees of the Waldwick Public Library believes that censorship is a purely individual matter and declares that while anyone is free to reject for him/herself materials which he/she does not approve of, he/she cannot exercise this right of censorship to restrict the freedom to read of others. Furthermore, the Board maintains that parents--and only parents--havethe right and responsibility to restrict the access of their children--and only their children--to library resources. Parents or legal guardians who do not want their children to have access to certain library materials, services, or facilities, should so advise their children. Librarians and governing bodies cannot assume the role of parents or the functions of parental authority in the private relationship between parent and child. The Board recognizes the professional obligation of librarians to provide equal access to all library resources for all library users. A complaint concerning the content of library materials may be given formal recognition once the complainant fills out and signs a Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials form provided for this purpose. A committee composed of the Library Director, at least one staff member, and at least one member of the Board of Trustees shall then be asked to read, listen to, or view the material in question and discuss it from the standpoint of the criticism made. When the material has been so reviewed, a report shall be made by the committee to the Board of Trustees for final determination. VI. Gifts The Library accepts gifts from individuals and groups and its collection has been greatly enriched by many donations of books and other materials. The Library welcomes gifts, but such items shall be added to the permanent collection on the same basis as those materials purchased. A professional librarian, under the supervision of the Library Director, shall determine their suitability for addition to the collection. The decision will be based on criteria such as the physical condition of the item, and whether the Library needs thetitle or additional copies of the title in its collection. Gifts not accepted for thecollection may be placed in the ongoing library book sale or disposed of as theLibrary Director deems necessary. The Library Director may accept memorial donations and non-designated gifts of money to be placed in the general fund. Gifts of money over $1,000 that are designated for a specific purpose (i.e., specific acquisitions, furniture, paintings, etc.) must be approved by the Board of Trustees. VII. Collection Management As materials become worn, dated, damaged, or lost, replacement will be determined by the appropriate staff members who will decide whether The item is still available and can be replaced. Another item or format might better serve the same purpose. There remains sufficient need to replace the item. Updated, newer, or revised materials better replace a particular item. The item has historical value. Another networking agency could better provide that or a comparable item. Weeding is performed as a regular, ongoing process in the interest of keeping the collection current and vital. Materials removed shall be disposed of in the most practical manner at the discretion of the Library Director. Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees Date: October 18, 2002

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Quiet Study As a community service, the library makes its Local History Room available to Waldwick residents for periods of quiet study when it is not being used for its primary purpose: library-related activities. Additionally, the Local History Room may be used for meetings of nonprofit community groups that do not exceed the maximum occupancy of six persons. Nonprofit community groups are defined and limited to "those groups which are located within or have their principal business address within the Borough of Waldwick." Use of the Local History Room shall be governed by the same tenets contained in the Waldwick Library Meeting Room Policy and Waldwick Library Code of Conduct. Applications for use of the Local History Room will accepted from and limited to: Waldwick residents (proof of residency required) Waldwick Library ESOL tutors Nonprofit community groups of six persons or less As in all other areas of the library, the use of cell phones, and the consumption of food or beverages is strictly prohibited. Use of the telephone, computer, scanning, and printing equipment located in the Local History Room is strictly prohibited by those using the room by request. The Local History Room may not be reserved for more than two hours per day or ten hours per week. Patrons more than fifteen minutes late for their reservation will forfeit their use of the room, unless they notify library personnel. Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees Date: October 17, 2012

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Frequently Asked Questions Can I make an appointment to have my passport application processed? At this time, all services are provided on a first come, first serve basis. We are happy to work to accommodate special needs individuals. How long will it take when I get in to see the agent? In general, if you have all your paperwork in order and you have a simple application, the process will only take about 10 minutes per application. Please refer to the correct section of the website to see what paperwork you need to bring. Can I use a credit or debit card, Apple Pay or the like? No. The U.S. Dept. of State will accept checks or money orders only. You should bring separate checks for each application and one for the execution fee. The Waldwick Library wll accept checks, money orders and cash for photos and the execution fee. Do I have to pay an execution fee no matter where I have my application processed? Yes, the execution fee for all DS11 forms is currently $35 for everyone and is set by the U.S. Dept. of State . Does the passport agent work for the Waldwick Library or the government? The passport acceptance agents work for the Waldwick Library. They are certified as Acceptance Agents by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs and participate in yearly training to maintain certification. In addition to annual training our agents regulary receive stellar grades at yearly auditing of our facility. When will I find the shortest wait time to apply for a passport? There is really no predicting the right time to come for the least amount of waiting time. In general Saturdays are our busiest days. We recommend coming during our weekday, nighttime hours. The late summer into fall is also usually a less busy time of year. If my child already has a passport, do I have to bring their birth certificate? Y es! The application will not be processed without the birth certificate attached. The birth certificate is to prove your parental link to the child which cannot be proven by submitting only their old passport .