HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Credit Cards Are Not Accepted At This Facility Passport Application Fee ​ Age 16 and over: $130.00 ​ Age 15 and younger: $100.00 ​ For expedited passports add $60.00. ​ Optional overnight delivery charges may be incurred. ​ You must use a check or money order made payable to U.S. Department of State for the application fee. ​ Cash and credit cards are NOT accepted. ​ Put your name and date of birth on the memo line in the lower left hand corner. ​ Passport Execution Fee There is a $35/per passport* execution fee made payable to the Waldwick Public Library. Checks, money orders and cash are accepted. ​ *The execution fee is set by the U.S. Department of State. Credit cards are NOT accepted. ​ Passport Photograph Fee The Waldwick Library Passport Agent will take one set of photographs for a fee of $10.00. ​ The Waldwick Public Library accepts cash, checks or money orders for the photo fee. ​ Credit cards are NOT accepted. ​ ​ Click here for more information from the U.S. Department of State.

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS PASSPORT INFORMATION More... ESL Classes The library hosts English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL) programs, which are free and open to adults who want assistance learning and speaking English. We have a rolling enrollment policy and students are invited to begin the class at any point in the year. Classes run from September 19- June unless otherwise directed by teacher. Call 201-652-5104 for information on each individual class. ​ ​ Thursday, 7:00 pm...Learning Activities Class. No registration required. ​ ESL Learning Activities Class is designed with lessons tailored to develop fluency and understanding of the English language. ​ ​ ​ ​

Sign Up For eNewsletter Drop-in passport services. Mondays & Wednesdays-5:15-8:00, Saturdays 10:15-4:00. HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS Passports Search Results More... catalog September Adult Crafts Tuesday, Sept.17, 7:00 pm Friday, Sept. 20, 10:15 am Fall Corkboards Free and open to all. Registration Required. Digital Borrowing & Library Services eBooks eAudiobooks Magazines Streaming movies television music comics Stream curated films documentaries Criterion Collection Children's Books Academic Databases Waldwick History Archive Notary Services Museum Passes Friends of the Library Current NY Times Bestseller List Staff Picks Youth Services Our volunteer program is open to teens in grades 6-college. ​ For more details visit: https://www.waldwicklibrary.org/teen-volunteering Teen Volunteers

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HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Teen Volunteering ​ ​ ​ At this time the program is currently open to tweens and teens in grades 6-college. If you would like to volunteer, please email jennifer.kellymaloney@waldwick.bccls.org with the subject line teen volunteering. In the body of the email please include your full name, age , grade and school. Please do not use a Waldwick schools email, as the system will not allow me to send you the Sign-Up Genius sign-up link. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Please review the following guidelines before registering for the volunteer program: ​ Teen Volunteer Guidelines, updated 8/2023 ​​ V olunteering is a responsibility. All volunteers need to commit to the slots they sign up for. The children you are volunteering with are counting on you and other volunteers are waiting for open spots. All volunteers should contact Ms. Jenn in a timely manner if they need to cancel a shift. Repeated missing of your shifts will result in your removal from the volunteer program. You must sign in and out with your name and the starting and ending time for your shift. If you neglect to do so, you will not receive credit for the hours you have worked. Volunteers should not bring additional friends or children to their shift with them, numbers at certain programs may be limited. Volunteer Duties may include, but are not limited to: Set up and clean up for programs. Helping with programs. Please be prepared to participate! Demonstrate program activities to children. Checking program registration and situating registered latecomers. Preparing materials for future programs and events. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Renewing a Passport Any applicant with a 5 year passport must renew in person. Here for more info. Y ou can renew your passport by mail using a DS82 form if you answer yes to ALL 5 of the statements below 1. You have your passport to submit with your application 2. It's undamaged other than normal wear and tear 3. Was issued when you were age 16 or older 4. Was issued within the last 15 years 5. Was issued in your current name or you can document your name change If you answer no to any of these quesstions you must apply in person. Click here for more information from the U.S. Dept. of State

Children's Programs HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fall 2024 Programs ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ Registration begins at 10:00AM on September 23. The links will not work until that time. If, once registration begins, a class is full, please email Ms. Jenn at jennifer.kellymaloney@waldwick.bccls.org to be added to the waitlist. ​ ​ Lapsit, Ages 0-18 months, 10:30 ​ Runs Mondays 10/7-12/9, no class 10/14, 11/4 Gentle fun for your littlest one! A short mix of songs, movement, toys and books to enjoy with your baby. This is a weekly series class, by signing up for the first class, you are registered for all of the classes. https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/lapsit-349568868 Music and Movement, Ages 18-36 months, 10:30 ​ Runs Tuesdays 10/8-23/10, no class 11/5 Dance and movement activities including parachute time, with stories in between. This is a weekly series class, by signing up for the first class, you are registered for all of the classes. https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/music-and-movement-837647460 Let’s Do, Ages 4 and up, 3:30 ​ Runs Tuesdays 10/8-23/10, no class 11/5 Lego, Playdough, STEM, crafts, games and more. This is a weekly series class, by signing up for the first class, you are registered for all of the classes. We will be cooking at some sessions, so please let Ms. Jenn know if your child has a food allergy. https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/let-s-do Art Start, Ages 2-3, 10:30 ​ Runs Wednesdays 10/9-12/11, no class 11/6 ​ An art experience class perfect for little hands. Each class will involve a story and a chance to make a project using different types of materials. This is a series class, by signing up for the first class, you are registered for all of the sessions. https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/let-s-do Pumpkin Painting, Ages 3 and up, 3:30 ​ Monday 10/28 ​ Paint a holiday pumpkin to decorate your home for Halloween. https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/pumpkin-painting Meet Bubbles, Ages 1 and up, 10:30 ​ Thursday, 10/3 ​ Join Bubbles the Elephant and the staff of TLE for a fun gathering. https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/meet-bubbles-the-elephant Day of the Dead Celebration, ages 3 and up, 3:30 ​ Thursday, 10/24 ​ Join Ms. Raquel to learn about and celebrate this exciting Mexican holiday! https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/day-of-the-dead ​ Family Trivia Night, Ages 5 and up, family team with parent, 6:00 ​ Thursday 11/7 ​ Test your trivia knowledge against other Waldwick families for fun and prizes! https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/family-trivia-night Community Helper Storytime, Ages 3 and up, 10:30 ​ Saturday, 10/12 ​ Meet the Waldwick EMT’s, see an ambulance and enjoy stories and crafts! https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/community-helper-storytime ​ Read to a Dog, Family, various times ​ Saturdays 10/12, 11/23 and 12/14 ​ Come practice your reading with a certified therapy dog. For children not yet ready to read it is fine if the parent does the reading. We do ask that all attendees are respectful of our K-9 participants. 10/12 1:00 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/read-to-a-dog 10/12 1:15 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/read-to-a-dog 10/12 1:30 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/read-to-a-dog-745121105 10/12 1:45 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/read-to-a-dog-1065734278 11/23 10:30 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/read-to-a-dog-549676531 11/23 10:45 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/read-to-a-dog-1640129850 11/23 11:00 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/read-to-a-dog-1640129850 11/23 11:15 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/read-to-a-dog-70520073 12/14 10:30 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/read-to-a-dog-292027451 12/14 10:45 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/read-to-a-dog-2036571049 12/14 11:00 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/read-to-a-dog-2038175051 12/12 11:15 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/read-to-a-dog-1225050060 Everyone Loves Leftovers, Ages 3 and up, 3:30 ​ Saturday, 10/12 ​ All of our leftover crafts from our closet will be out and ready for you to make! Supplies of each craft will be limited and available on a first come, first served basis. https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/everyone-loves-leftovers Costume Exchange, Family, 10:00-12:00 ​ Saturday, 10/19 ​ Stop by and find a Halloween costume or some fun items for your dress up box! *****Donated costumes accepted from 9/23-10/17.***** No registration required! Fall STEAM, Grades 2-5, 3:30 ​ Saturday, 10/19 ​ Orange slime, self-inflating ghosts, static bats and flying pumpkins! Come join the fun! https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/fall-steam ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Mah Jongg Meet Up 2nd & 4th Friday of the month Mah jongg enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to gather at the Waldwick Library on the second and fourth Friday of every month at 1:00 pm to play mah jongg. The sessions are open ended and participants can play as many or as few games as they want. Players with mah jongg sets are encouraged to bring them as the library has a limited number to loan. This program is free, ongoing and open to players from all communities. For more information call 201-652-5104 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Meditation HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... ​ Intro to Mindfulness & Meditation-No Registration Required Last Tuesday of each month 7:00 pm ​ Mark Van Buren, author and certified yoga/meditation instructor will lead classes introducing students to the positive benefits of mindfulness and meditation which include lower stress levels, improved focus and better overall well-being. Visit Mark Van Buren’s website at www.authormarkvanburen.com

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS Passport Information More... Mission The purpose of the Waldwick Library is to provide information and easy access to a wide variety of books, magazines, newspapers and audio/visual material, as well as programs and services to enable the use and appreciation of these materials. These materials and services are provided to the residents of Waldwick in order to support them in pursuing occupational interests, recreational interests, intellectual curiosity and educational pursuits.

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Applicants 16 and 17 years of age. Applicants who are 16 and 17 years of age must fill out a DS11 form and apply in person. ​ You must submit one of the following. Your evidence must be an original or certified, physical copy. Photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable. Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired) U.S. birth certificate that meets the following requirements: Issued by the city, county, or state of birth Lists your full name, date of birth, and place of birth Lists your parent(s)' full names Has the date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth) Has the registrar's signature Has the seal of the issuing authority Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth Certificate of Naturalization Certificate of Citizenship ​ Show Parental Awareness If you have your own current identification document (ID), you may apply for a passport. You must show at least one parent or guardian knows that you are applying for a passport. Your passport application may be denied if we have received written objection from one of your parents or legal guardians. For more information, please see Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program . How to Show Parental Awareness: A parent or legal guardian appearing with you in person when you apply for your passport. The agent or employee accepting the application will ask your parent or legal guardian to sign Form DS-11. Bring a photocopy of that parent or guardian's ID. A signed, notarized statement consenting to issuance of a passport from at least one parent or legal guardian. The statement should be accompanied by a photocopy of that parent or guardian's ID. ​ Present ID ​ You (or your parent/guardian) must present one of the following IDs to the acceptance agent. In-state, fully-valid driver's license Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired) Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship (if the photo is still looks like you) Government employee ID (city, county, state or federal) U.S. military ID or military dependent ID Valid foreign passport Matricula Consular (Mexican Consular Identification, commonly used by the parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant) ​ Click here for more information from the United States Department of State.