HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Applicants Under 16 Must Appear With Both Parents In Most Cases Please note: passports issued under 16 years of age are valid for five (5) years. ​ All passport applicants under 16 must apply in person using Form DS-11 . ​ Do not sign your child's application until instructed to do so by the acceptance agent. You must provide your child's Social Security number, if they have been issued one. If your child does not have a Social Security number, you must submit a statement, signed and dated, that includes the phrase, “I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the following is true and correct: (Child's full name) has never been issued a Social Security Number by the Social Security Administration.” ​ You must submit one of the following U.S. citizenship documents for your child. 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 applicant's full name, date of birth, and place of birth Lists the 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 Citizenship ​ You must submit documentation that lists the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the child applying for a passport. The following may be used to show parental relationship: U.S. birth certificate (also evidence of U.S. citizenship) Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth (also evidence of U.S. citizenship) Foreign birth certificate Adoption decree Divorce/Custody decree Please note: Some documents, like a U.S. birth certificate, show both U.S. citizenship and parental relationship. ​ The parents/guardians must present one of the following identification documents (IDs) to the acceptance agent: In-state, fully-valid driver's license Valid or expired, undamaged, U.S. passport Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship 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 a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant) ​ Click here for more information from the U.S. Department of State. ​

Book, Media, Puzzle & Game Donations Accepted HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... The Waldwick Library will gladly and gratefully accept book, media, puzzle and game donations. ​ Items that are donated are evaluated and if they can't be added to our collection, they are put into the book sale, the proceeds of which help to fund the purchase of new materials. ​ Donations should be in new or gently used condition, undamaged and free from yellowing, water stains and malodorous scents. Puzzles and games should have all their pieces. ​ We are happy to accept hard cover and paperback books for both adults and children, DVDS and music CDs. We ask that you bring no more than one shopping bag of materials at a time due to storage constraints. ​ We do not accept: ​ Textbooks Reader's Digest Condensed Books Manuals Encyclopedia Sets Out-of-Date Non-Fiction Books ​ Please do not leave items outside. They will get ruined and we will have to send them to the recycling center! ​ ​ ​

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS PASSPORT INFORMATION More... Exhibit Guidelines The Waldwick Public Library is pleased to offer local artists and collectors the opportunity to display their work for the community’s enjoyment. Exhibit space is open to individuals and organizations engaged in educational, cultural, intellectual, or charitable activities. Exhibit periods are to be arranged with the library director. Gallery Space 21 linear feet equipped with a Walker art hanging system. Click here for exhibit guidelines. Display Case Locked display case featuring safety glass on three sides and recessed interior lighting. Dimensions: 78.5" H x 36" W x 16" D Hours & Admission Exhibits will be available for viewing during regular library hours. No admission will be charged. Exhibits will be open to viewing by the general public. Security and Insurance The Waldwick Public Library is released from any liability that may result from theft of or damage to an exhibit, in whole or in part, while on display at the library. Artists and collectors presenting exhibitions shall provide their own insurance coverage. Publicity and Promotion The library will announce exhibits to the local press four weeks in advance of the opening of the exhibit. Artists/collectors shall provide handouts in bulk for the public, listing the works, prices, and contact information. Collectors shall provide descriptive signage to accompany their collections in the display case. Installation and Removal Paintings must be framed. Photographs and works on paper must be matted. Artists and collectors will install and remove their own exhibits. Please plan to install the exhibit on the first day of the month and to pack and remove it on the last day of the month. The library has no storage facility for artists’/collectors’ property. Upon installation, please deliver to library director a typed schedule of items including price (if items are for sale), medium, size, or any other appropriate description. Criteria Exhibits will be accepted based upon artist’s skills and quality of work, adherence to any statement of theme, and adequacy of the library’s facilities. The Exhibit Committee meets quarterly to review applications. If you would like to use the library's exhibit space, please click here for an application. For further information, please contact the library director. Thank you for offering to enhance the Waldwick Public Library with your exhibit.

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 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Friends of the Waldwick LibraryHome Delivery Policy Friends of the Waldwick Library’s home delivery program brings library materials to residents of Waldwickwith valid library cards,who are unable to leave their home due to illness, disability, or other qualifying circumstance. Each request for service is assessed on a case-by-case basis.The guidelines for this program are as follows: 1.WaldwickLibrarywill loana variety of print and non-print materials including books, large print books, audio books, music CDs, movies or magazines to Waldwick residents throughthis service.The Library has the right to restrict the format and any titles requested based on availability. 2. Loan periods for materials are the same as for other users. Renewals will be allowed for WaldwickLibraryitemsthat are not on hold for someone else and are not from new collections. Renewals will be allowed on books borrowed from other libraries in accordance with the owning library’s lending policies. 3. Because recipients of this service receive and return library materials based upon the homedelivery schedule, no overdue fines will be chargedif items are returned within 2days of their due date. However, participants are responsible forall items checked out on their library cards and will be charged a fee for any lost or damaged items. 4.Home delivery patronsmay choose their own books, music, and movies if they wish. Using the online catalog, patrons can order materials online or call in their requests andthey will be ordered. For those with internet access, downloadable content is available at all times. 5. Patrons receiving homebound services must provide a safe and appropriate environment for volunteers. Sidewalks must be clear of ice, snow and other dangerous environmental elements. Pets must be kept under control and pose no danger of interaction with the volunteer. 6. Home Delivery volunteers are not allowed to “visit” with those requesting materials. Volunteers are scheduled to pick-up and deliver materials and timely completion of their task is noted by library staff. 7. If at any point a volunteer deems delivery or pick-up of materials unsafe, delivery will be postponed. To Schedule delivery or pick-up please call the circulation desk at 201-652-5104. Approved By Friends of the Waldwick Library on November 23, 2015

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Unattended Children Policy The Waldwick Public Library welcomes children all ages to use and enjoy the facilities, collections and programs offered by the Library in a safe and comfortable environment. Service to children is an important facet of the Library’s mission.Of paramount importance is the safety and well-being of children as well as adults who visit the Library. As such, children are expected to adhere to the same standards of conduct expected from adults. Parents, guardians, caregivers or designatedchaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children while in the Library.Children under the age of ten(10)may not be left alone on the Library premises without the supervision of a parent, guardian, caregiver or designatedchaperoneage sixteen (16) and above. The Library staff is not authorized to act in place of parents, guardians or caregivers and cannot adequately monitor unattended children. Unaccompanied children over the age of ten who are disruptive will be asked to leave the library. If it is determined that a child cannot safely leave the library to return home on his or her own, staff will permit the child to call a parent, guardian, caregiver or designated chaperone. If no parent, guardian, caregiver or designated chaperone can be contacted, Library staff will allow the child to remain at the Library until the responsible adult can be contacted.Action regarding an unattended child under age ten (10) years, including contacting the police, social services, or another agency, will be taken when his/her health or safety become an issue or there is disruptive behavior in violation of the patron Code of Conduct.Children who have not been picked up at closing time will be given the opportunity to call a parent, guardian, caregiver or designated chaperone and two(2)staff members will wait inside the vestibule with the child.Children who have not been picked up within fifteen minutes after closing will be left in the care of the Waldwick Police Department. Under no circumstances will staff transport children in a vehicle or accompany them home. Approved By Board of Trustees 11/18/15

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS Passport Information More... Services Notary Public ​ T he library offers notary services in accordance with the New Jersey Notary Public Manual, published by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue. Notaries witness a patron signing a document or signing a sworn statement on a document. The library notary attests that: ​ The signer of the document appeared before the notary, The notary positively identified the signer, and The signer both acknowledged the signature as his or hers, and that the signature was made willingly. ​ Please call ahead to be sure a notary is available(201-652-5104). This service is free to Waldwick residents. Non-residents will be charged $2.50 per page. ​ Please note: the Waldwick Library does not provide witnesses for documents. Witnesses must accompany the patron. Library staff will not serve as witnesses for any documents. ​ Copy Machine/Printer ​ The library maintains a copy machine for public use. Copies cost 15 cents each. ​ The library maintains a printer for public use. Black & white prints costs 15 cents per page. Color prints cost 25 cents per page. ​ ​ ​

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Collection Development ​ Mission Statement The Waldwick Public Library is a cultural and intellectual center for thecommunity. It maintains a program of service that organizes and stores knowledge, locates and acquires information, guides reading, stimulates thinking and discussion through public programming, and provides a conduit tothe greater regional, state, and national library resources. ​ ​ I. Policy Statement The Board of Trustees of the Waldwick Public Library, recognizing thepluralistic nature of this community and the varied backgrounds and needs of all citizens, regardless of race, creed, age, or political persuasion, declares as a matter of book and materials selection policy that it subscribes to theprinciples in the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; theLibrary Bill of Rights adopted by the American Library Association, the "Freedom to Read" statement of the ALA and the Association of American Publishers, and the ALA "Policy on the Confidentiality of Library Records." ​ II. Objectives of Selection The Waldwick Public Library Board of Trustees, working with the staff ofthe library, affirm the following objectives: to develop a well-rounded collection of a general nature to meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the community; to provide a qualified staff to provide guidance in the use of materials; to inform the public of library resources and services, and to support the principles of intellectual freedom. ​ III. Responsibility for Selection The Library Board of Trustees shall delegate to the Library Director theauthority and responsibility for the selection of all print and nonprint materials. Responsibilities for actual selection will rest with the appropriate professionally trained personnel who shall discharge this obligation consistent with the Board's adopted selection criteria and procedures. Any library material so selected shall be held to be selected by the Board of Trustees. ​ IV. Selection Criteria The selection of materials is based upon authoritative printed reviews in professional journals such as Booklist, Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, and in other media such as the New York Times Book Review. Patron requests shall be given due consideration for purchase; however, the selection of materials shall be made with the goal of developing a well-rounded collection of a general nature to meet the needs and interests of the community. No attempt shall be made to provide textbooks, but those which can be used for general information purposes may be acquired, providing they meet the standards of this selection policy. ​ V. Policy on Content of Materials The Board of Trustees of the Waldwick Public Library believes that censorship is a purely individual matter and declares that while anyone is free to reject for him/herself materials which he/she does not approve of, he/she cannot exercise this right of censorship to restrict the freedom to read of others. Furthermore, the Board maintains that parents--and only parents--havethe right and responsibility to restrict the access of their children--and only their children--to library resources. Parents or legal guardians who do not want their children to have access to certain library materials, services, or facilities, should so advise their children. Librarians and governing bodies cannot assume the role of parents or the functions of parental authority in the private relationship between parent and child. The Board recognizes the professional obligation of librarians to provide equal access to all library resources for all library users. A complaint concerning the content of library materials may be given formal recognition once the complainant fills out and signs a Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials form provided for this purpose. A committee composed of the Library Director, at least one staff member, and at least one member of the Board of Trustees shall then be asked to read, listen to, or view the material in question and discuss it from the standpoint of the criticism made. When the material has been so reviewed, a report shall be made by the committee to the Board of Trustees for final determination. ​ VI. Gifts The Library accepts gifts from individuals and groups and its collection has been greatly enriched by many donations of books and other materials. The Library welcomes gifts, but such items shall be added to the permanent collection on the same basis as those materials purchased. A professional librarian, under the supervision of the Library Director, shall determine their suitability for addition to the collection. The decision will be based on criteria such as the physical condition of the item, and whether the Library needs thetitle or additional copies of the title in its collection. Gifts not accepted for thecollection may be placed in the ongoing library book sale or disposed of as theLibrary Director deems necessary. The Library Director may accept memorial donations and non-designated gifts of money to be placed in the general fund. Gifts of money over $1,000 that are designated for a specific purpose (i.e., specific acquisitions, furniture, paintings, etc.) must be approved by the Board of Trustees. ​ VII. Collection Management As materials become worn, dated, damaged, or lost, replacement will be determined by the appropriate staff members who will decide whether The item is still available and can be replaced. Another item or format might better serve the same purpose. There remains sufficient need to replace the item. Updated, newer, or revised materials better replace a particular item. The item has historical value. Another networking agency could better provide that or a comparable item. Weeding is performed as a regular, ongoing process in the interest of keeping the collection current and vital. Materials removed shall be disposed of in the most practical manner at the discretion of the Library Director. Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees Date: October 18, 2002

School Visits HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... If you would like to bring your class to the library, or to schedule for Ms. Jenn to come to your school, please email jennifer.kellymaloney@waldwick.bccls.org with the subject line school visit and provide your name, school and contact information.

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Lost & Stolen Passports Report your physical U.S. passport lost or stolen immediately to protect yourself from identity theft. You can replace it now or later - it's up to you! ​ Records and IT systems do not connect to the records or systems of outside companies. No one can access records or obtain copies of a U.S. citizen’s records by using a passport number. ​ No one can travel internationally using only a U.S. passport number. Travelers must present an original, physical version of a U.S. passport book or U.S. passport card upon entering a foreign country and when returning to the United States from a foreign country. ​ The U.S. passport book and passport card are highly secure documents with numerous security features designed to prevent successful counterfeiting. ​ To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must fill out a DS11 form and apply in person. You can replace it now or later - it's up to you! ​ How to Report your Lost or Stolen Passport ​ Report your passport lost or stolen by using one of the 3 options below: Online: Click on the tool below, and navigate to the "Report Lost or Stolen" tab. ​ https://pptform.state.gov/ ​ Mail: Complete, sign, and mail Form DS-64 to the address on the form. ​ Phone: Call toll-free 1-877-487-2778 (TTY 1-888-874-7793 ). If you want to apply for a new passport, you'll have to also fill out the paper Form DS-64 to turn in with your application.

HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS PASSPORT INFORMATION More... Digital Wall Street Journal Access Waldwick library cardholders access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere! ​ Enter your Waldwick library card number below then click submit to create your account and start using wsj.com immediately. You must click submit for access after entering your card number! Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back, reenter your card number, and login as an existing user with the username and password you created. ​ ​ ​ Submit ​ You are not permitted to share the sign-on credentials with any other person whatsoever. Any violation of this clause will result in Dow Jones terminating access for the library. Please be mindful of this so everyone can enjoy digital access to The Wall Street Journal. ​ This platform is supported in full or in part with funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the New Jersey State Library, award number LS-250226-OLS-21.

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