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.

Welcome to the Waldwick Public Library Youth Services Department Please email jennifer.kellymaloney@waldwick.bccls.org or call 201-652-5104x204 to reach Ms. Jennifer, the Youth Services Librarian. ​ ​ For information on programs, please visit: ​ https://www.waldwicklibrary.org/children-s-programming ​ https://www.waldwicklibrary.org/teen-programming ​ ​ ​ ​

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. ​ ​ ​

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HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Passport Processing By Appointment Only Call 201-652-5104 For Details ​ Monday 5-7:45 Tuesday 5-7:45 Wednesday 5-7:45 Thursday 5-7:45 Friday Closed Saturday 10-3:30 Sunday Closed

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HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Internet Use ​ The Waldwick Public Library is pleased to offer Internet access to patrons as part of our mission to develop collections, resources, and services that meet the educational, cultural, recreational, and business needs of the community. The library endorses the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, and the Freedom to Read Statement. All library users are provided equal access to the resources available on the Internet. ​ The Internet contains a wide variety of material and opinions from varied points of view. There is material and information on the Internet which individual patrons may find inappropriate. ​ Patrons are hereby notified that they are responsible for the access points they reach. Parents of minor children must assume responsibility for their children’s use of the Internet through the library’s connection. As with other library materials, restriction of a child’s access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian. ​ The Internet, like all of the library’s information sources, must be shared and used in a manner which respects the rights of others. Library personnel do not monitor or supervise Internet access except the length of time of use. Viewing of certain materials in the library may be considered improper in time, place, or manner. The library reserves the right to end an Internet session at any time if it is creating a disturbance. ​ The Waldwick Public Library assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from the use of its World Wide Web server or from its connections to other Internet services. ​ ​ Rules for Internet Terminal Use ​ The library reserves the right to restrict sessions to 60 minutes per day. Printing must be completed before the end of a session. Downloading of files is not available. ​ ​ Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees Date: March 14, 1997 Amended: April 17, 2002

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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.

Museum Pass Program HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Friends of the Waldwick Library sponsor our popular museum pass program. Residents of Waldwick who are members in good standing of the Library are eligible for free admission* to these popular museums: ​ The Guggenheim Intrepid Air, Sea & Space Museum Museum of the City of New York *Museum of Natural History ($5 per tkt) Stickley Museum Storm King Art Center Yogi Berra Museum ​ A $20 refundable deposit is required at the time of checkout and will be returned upon handing in the pass. ​ The $5 fee for tickets to the Museum of Natural History entitles the borrower to admission to one special exhibit. Although they don't take part in the program, Liberty Science Center will extend a 10% discount to Waldwick Library patrons who show their active library card. ​ ​ ​

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HOME ABOUT eLIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES ADULTS More... Frequently Asked Questions Can I make an appointment to have my passport application processed? ​ Yes, at this time, we are taking appointments for passport services. Please call 201-652-5104. ​ How long will it take when I get in to see the agent? ​ In general, if you have all your paperwork in order and you have a simple application, the process will only take about 10 minutes per application. Please refer to the correct section of the website to see what paperwork you need to bring. ​ Can I use a credit or debit card, Apple Pay or the like? ​ No. The U.S. Dept. of State will accept checks or money orders only. You should bring separate checks for each application and one for the execution fee. The Waldwick Library wll accept checks, money orders and cash for photos and the execution fee. ​ Do I have to pay an execution fee no matter where I have my application processed? ​ Yes, the execution fee for all DS11 forms is currently $35 for everyone and is set by the U.S. Dept. of State. ​ Does the passport agent work for the Waldwick Library or the government? ​ The passport acceptance agents work for the Waldwick Library. They are certified as Acceptance Agents by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs and participate in yearly training to maintain certification. In addition to annual training our agents regulary receive stellar grades at yearly auditing of our facility. ​ When will I find the shortest wait time to apply for a passport? ​ There is really no predicting the right time to come for the least amount of waiting time. In general Saturdays are our busiest days. We recommend coming during our weekday, nighttime hours. The late summer into fall is also usually a less busy time of year. ​ If my child already has a passport, do I have to bring their birth certificate? ​ Yes! The application will not be processed without the birth certificate attached. The birth certificate is to prove your parental link to the child which cannot be proven by submitting only their old passport.