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 2008:

Monday, January 21 - Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Tuesday, February 12 - Lincoln's Birthday
Monday, February 18 - President's Day
Friday, March 21 - Good Friday
Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day
Friday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day
Monday, October 13 - Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 4 - Election Day
Tuesday, November 11 - Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Thursday, January 1 - New Year's Day


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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