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First Avenue Branch Library
282 First Avenue (Map)
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 733-8091
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We regret to announce that due to budget cuts the First Avenue branch is permanently closing.
Friday, August 27, is our last day of service.
It has been a privilege to serve you.
Please visit us at another library location.
Location
The First Avenue Branch Library is located on First Avenue and 10th Street, south
of Bloomfield Avenue, and west of Roseville Avenue.
Click here for a local map.
Bus Routes
- #34 Bloomfield stops at First Ave. & 10th St.
- #11, #28, #29, #72 stop at Bloomfield Ave. & Roseville Ave. (by St. Francis Church) or Bloomfield Ave. & 11th St.
History
The First Avenue Branch opened in December 1974.
Collections and Services for Adults
Books and Movies
- Fiction and non-fiction books
- Books from weekly bestseller lists
- Popular video collectio
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Computers
- Word processing
- Internet
- Access to the library's electronic resources
Collections and Services for Children and Young Adults
Parents, teachers, preschools, and students from grades K - 8 can benefit from our services.
For Children
- Help with homework assignments from our Club Success
teacher
- Books, book and cassette sets, and magazines to read for fun
- Picture books for the early readers
- Movies
- Computers for:
- Word processing
- Internet
- Access to the library's electronic resources
Special activities are held throughout the year, including the popular
Summer Reading
Challenge. Preschool and kindergarten classes can visit and enjoy
stories, films, and other fun activities.
For Young Adults
- Fiction, non-fiction, and paperback books
- Books for high school assignments and papers.
Photos from Library Events
Photos from the First Avenue Branch's Reopening Celebration
November 16, 2006
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