The Clinton Branch is permanently closed
About the Branch
The Clinton Branch Library is located on Bergen Street (between West Runyon and West Bigelow Street). The major streets in the area are Clinton Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue, both are one block away from the branch. The Library is one block past the new Belmont Runyon School of Visual and Performing Arts & Science and Technology.
The Clinton Branch Library opened its doors to the public on December 2, 1925. It was the fourth branch of The Newark Public Library to open. The Library serves the Clinton Hill section of the South Ward and Weequahic section. It is located in a predominately residential area, with many small businesses throughout the neighborhood. The area is continually changing, with many new homes and several new and renovated schools. There are several preschool centers, three elementary schools and one high school in our three-block radius.
The Clinton Branch Library, still in its original state, is a two-story facility. The exterior wood and brick architecture is a reminder of the old, well-constructed buildings in historical Newark. The interior is separated into two stories, with the adult department on the first floor, and the children’s room on the second. The adult section also houses the young adult collection. This arrangement has benefited the adults, young adults, and children.
To donate to Clinton Branch initiatives, please utilize the donation form below.
Collections and Services
For Adults
For Young Adults
For Children
Books and Magazines
- Diverse collection of nonfiction books
- Books from weekly bestseller lists
DVD’s and Movies
- Popular video collection
Computers
- Word processing
- Internet
- Access to the library’s electronic resources
The Young Adult Collection and Services are available on the second floor adjacent to the Adult Collection.
- Fiction, non-fiction, and paperback books
- Books for high school assignments and papers
Parents, teachers, preschools, and students from grades K – 8 can benefit from our services.
- 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. Preschool and kindergarten classes can visit and enjoy stories, films, and other fun activities. Teachers in elementary and middle schools can schedule visits to do research using the library’s wide array of resources.
Please call the Children’s Room at 973-733-7754 for seasonal programs.