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Services

Notary Public

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The 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:

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  • 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.

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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.

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Notary Policy

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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.

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Copy Machine/Printer

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The library maintains a copy machine for public use. Copies cost 15 cents each.

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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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Waldwick Public Library

Patron Code of Conduct

 

The Waldwick Public Library strives to provide the highest level of service to all library users. The following rules of behavior have been drafted to protect the rights of library users to enjoy a safe environment conducive to the use of library materials and services.

Examples of disruptive or unacceptable behaviors include, but are not limited to:

 

  1. Using a cell phone in the library.

  2. Eating, drinking, or bringing food or beverages into the library.

  3. Engaging in loud conversation, using offensive language or gestures, making noise, walking fast, running, pushing, fighting, staring at or following another person.

  4. Stealing, defacing, or misusing library materials, equipment, or facilities.

  5. Smoking, using tobacco products including “electronic cigarettes” or similar while in the Library building, striking matches, or lighting lighters

  6. Misuse of restrooms; for example, shaving, bathing, or laundering clothes.

  7. Carrying a weapon into the library unless authorized by law.

  8. No person shall bring pets or animals into the Library building except those used in Library programming, working animals (as defined by ADA law) or animals used by law enforcement agencies.

  9. Playing of audio equipment.

  10. Leaving a child who needs care (generally under the age of ten) in the library without adult supervision. See Unsupervised Minor Policy.

  11. Failing to wear proper attire, including shoes and shirt.

  12. Sleeping.

  13. Moving or misusing furniture; for example, sitting on work surfaces or putting feet on chairs or work surfaces.

  14. Skating and related activities such as use of scooters, inline skates, etc.

  15. Interfering with another person’s use of the library or with a library staff member’s performance of duties.

  16. Petitioning or distributing materials in the library.

  17. Participating in any illegal or prohibited activity.

  18. Patrons are allowed in those portions of the Library facilities that are open for public use.  Patrons shall not enter areas of the building designated “staff only” except when accompanied or directed by a staff member.

 

Library users who violate library rules and regulations shall be required to leave the premises and may lose library privileges and/or be subject to police intervention, including arrest.

 

Updated by the Library Board of Trustees                             Date: June 18, 2025

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