Weequahic Branch Library 355 Osborne Terrace   (Map) Newark, NJ 07112 (973) 733-7751, Adult Room (973) 733-7752, Children's Room Hours Monday, Tuesday — 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday — 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday — 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday — Closed due to budget cuts Location Bus Routes Map Handicapped Access History Collections/Services for:    Adults    Children and Young Adults Programs – calendar of events Meeting Room More About Us Location The Weequahic Branch is located on Osborne Terrace between Mapes Avenue and Lehigh. The nearest landmark building is the Newark Beth Israel Hospital one block away on Lyons Avenue. The major street in the area is Lyons Avenue. Parking There are parking facilities in the rear of the branch, with one handicapped space and nine public spaces. See a local map. Bus Routes #37, #39, #99, #107 stop at Osborne Terr. & Lyons Ave. Handicapped Access In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the branch is handicapped accessible, with an exterior ramp and an elevator. History The Weequahic Branch opened its doors in May 1929, and was the sixth branch library of The Newark Public Library system to open between 1923 and 1946. The Weequahic Branch underwent a $1 million renovation in 1992. Renovations included off-street parking facilities, improved lighting, online public access computers, elevator, air conditioning, and a story-pit area for children. Collections and Services for Adults Books and Movies Special emphasis on African-American materials Diverse collection of fiction and non-fiction books Popular video and DVD collection Magazines Audio books on cassette and CD 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 finding materials for homework assignments 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. After-school activities include arts and crafts, games and puzzles, movies, and contests. The Little/Big Readers Club and The South Newark Literary Society meet once a month on Wednesdays. For Young Adults Fiction, non-fiction, and paperback books Books for high school assignments and papers Computers for: Word processing Internet Access to the library's electronic resources Meeting Room A multi-purpose room with a seating capacity of 85 is available on the second floor. The room may be used for library programs or community-sponsored programs. To reserve the room, please call 973-733-7751. More About Us Exhibits centered on holidays, celebrations, and other themes are held throughout the year, along with a variety of programs for adults and children.

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