New Jersey State Library

New Jersey State Library

Directions and Hours

State Library and LBH Hours and Holidays


State Library Hours

Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Please note: Due to recent budget reductions, the New Jersey State Library has had to close for business on Saturdays. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Library for the Blind and Handicapped Hours

Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Closed Saturdays in July and August.)
Closed Sundays.

Both facilities are closed for the following holidays in 2010:



Monday, January 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Friday, February 12 - State Furlough Day
Monday, February 15 - President's Day
Friday, April 2 - Good Friday
Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day
Monday, July 5 - Independence Day Observed
Monday, September 6 - Labor Day
Monday, October 11 - Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 2 - Election Day
Thursday, November 11 - Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 25 - Thanksgiving Day
Friday, December 24 - Christmas Day Observed
Friday, December 31 - New Year's Day Observed


Genealogists please note: The State Archives (NJ Dept. of State) is housed in the Department of State Building at 225 West State Street. The State Archives is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Their holiday schedule, however, is the same as the State Library's.

 

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