Jersey City Free Public Library

All the typical public library stuff but in a really nice-looking building. You could eat off the floors in the restroom, too. The Tiffany glass by the entrance is 👌

Moms with strollers beware! This library does NOT accommodate caregivers with small children. I’ve visited this library many times before, but this was my first time coming as a mother of two under two. I was nervous about the visit because I remembered the stairs, but I was relieved to see an accessible entrance and rang the intercom for assistance. To my shock, the security guard instructed me to go through the front entrance despite having a double stroller and clearly needing the accessible option. If I hadn’t come all the way from Bayonne for story time, I honestly would’ve turned around and left. Eventually, the security guard opened the front door—but I was expected to lift and carry my own heavy stroller up the stairs. As a postpartum 5'1" woman with two babies, this was not jus

Security quite rude, tried to drop books off before they were closed and they decided they were closing 10 to 15 minutes earlier. It wouldn’t let me drop stuff off and then we’re really rude about it. I called staff to see if they would let me drop stuff off or have a dropbox outside, but they were incredibly unhelpful. I totally understand not letting people come in and browse when you’re about to close but you should let people return books so they don’t get hit with late fees if you are still within working hours. It’s quite a shame since I love using my local library over buying books when I can.

Very well maintained with separate sections with good book collection. I liked the children's section. All staff members are polite and friendly. Good place for the book lovers. They have different timings for each day which are displayed on the main door (check photo of the main door for timings)

Great place to work and concentrate on your studies, But the toxic chemicals they use to "freshen" the environment is concerning. It seems over the top and I question why that amount of air freshener is being used. When you walk into the library your automatically hit with a powerful artificial scent thats intoxicating. I wish there was a better way because this library is stellar but that smell is nauseating.