Please Note: The Teaneck Public Library will close for renovations on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and is expected to reopen in mid 2025. While the Teaneck Library is closed, staff will assist residents at the New Milford Library; see their hours below. Patrons are also welcome to use any BCCLS library. Please check other BCCLS library hours here.

New Milford Library Hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 10 AM – 8 PM
Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 12 – 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Sunday: 1 – 5PM

200 Dahlia Dr,
New Milford, NJ 07646

Tel: (201) 262-1221

Teaneck Library Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

840 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666

Tel: (201) 837-4171

2024 Holiday/Closings Schedule

New Year’s Day	Monday,  January 1, 2024	Closed
Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday	Monday, January 15, 2024	Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
President’s Day	Monday, February 19, 2024	Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good Friday	Friday, March 29, 2024	Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Easter Sunday	Sunday, March 31, 2024	Closed
Memorial Day Weekend	Saturday-Monday, May 25 – 27, 2024	Closed
Independence Day	Thursday, July 4, 2024	Closed
Labor Day Weekend	Saturday-Monday, Aug. 31 – Sept. 2, 2024	Closed
Columbus Day	Monday, October 14, 2024	Closed
Presidential Election Day	Tuesday, November 5, 2024	Closed
Veteran’s Day	Monday, November 11, 2024	Closed
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday, November 28, 2024	Closed
Day After Thanksgiving	Friday, November 29, 2024	Closed
Christmas Eve and Day	Tues. – Wed., Dec. 24 – 25, 2024	Closed
New Year’s Eve and Day	Tues. – Wed., December 31, 2024 – January 1, 2025	Closed

2025 Holiday/Closings Schedule

New Year’s Day	Wednesday,  January 1, 2025	Closed
Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday	Monday, January 20, 2025	Closed
President’s Day	Monday, February 17, 2025	Closed
Good Friday	Friday, April 18, 2025	Closed
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 20, 2025	Closed
Memorial Day Weekend	Saturday-Monday, May 24 – 26, 2025	Closed
Independence Day Weekend	Friday-Sunday, July 4-6, 2025	Closed
Labor Day Weekend	Saturday-Monday, August 30 – September 1, 2025	Closed
Columbus Day	Monday, October 13, 2025	9-5 PM
Veteran’s Day	Tuesday, November 11, 2025	9-5 PM
Day Before Thanksgiving	Wednesday, November 26, 2025	9-5 PM
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday, November 27, 2025	Closed
Day After Thanksgiving	Friday, November 28, 2025	9-5 PM
Day Before Christmas Eve	Tuesday, December 23, 2025	9-5 PM
Christmas Eve and Day	Wednesday-Thursday, December 24-25	Closed
Day Before New Year’s Eve	Tuesday, December 30, 2025	9-5 PM
New Year’s Eve and Day	Wednesday-Thursday, December 31-January 1	Closed

The mission of the Teaneck Public Library is to provide modern library resources and services necessary to meet the evolving educational, recreational and informational needs of the public, thus enhancing individual and community life.

The Library is governed by a Board of Trustees as established under NJSA 40:54-1. The Board’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: selection and appointment of the Director; promotion of library interests; securing funds adequate for a progressive, expanding program; and determining the rules and regulations governing library service and personnel.

Regular meetings of the Board are held monthly at the Teaneck Public Library, unless otherwise noted. Members of the public who wish to attend can do so in-person or virtually. All meetings are open to the public.

All regular and special meetings of the Board are publicized according to provisions of Public Law 1975, Chapter 231 “Open Public Meetings Act” and notices of such meetings will be posted in the Library, on the Library website, in the designated newspapers, and filed with the Township Clerk.

Trustees

1. Gerald Reiner, President (exp. 1/1/25)
2. Benjy Burnat, Vice President (exp. 1/1/27)
3. Chondra Young, Treasurer (exp. 1/1/26)
4. Myron Chaitovsky, Secretary (exp. 6/30/26)
5. Evalyn Brownstein (exp. 2/28/28)
6. Keisha Carter (exp. 1/1/27)
7. Seleene Lewis Wong, Mayor’s Representative (exp. 12/31/24)
8. Paul S. Ostrow (exp. 1/1/29)
9. Dr. Andre Spencer, Superintendent of Schools

Meeting Dates

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held on Thursday evenings, beginning at 6:30 PM in the Library Auditorium. All meetings will be hybrid: members of the public who wish to attend can do so in-person or virtually to join the webinar. The Google Meet link will be available two days prior to the Board Meeting; for example, on the Tuesday prior to the Thursday meeting.

IMPORTANT: While the Teaneck Library is closed for renovations (September 3, 2024 – mid 2025), all meetings will be virtual via Google Meet.

Please note: Virtual attendees will be muted until the Good and Welfare portion of the meeting. During the Remarks from the Public, you will be given the opportunity to raise your hand and you will then be unmuted.

June 6, 2024 Minutes
August 1, 2024 Minutes
September 5, 2024 Minutes
October 10, 2024 (canceled)
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024

By-Laws of the Board of Trustees of the Teaneck Public Library (rev.12/6/23)

Policies

Art Gallery Policy

Auditorium Policy

Code of Conduct

Collection Development Policy

Filming and Photography Policy

Gift and Donation Policy

Internet and Computer Use Policy

Lending Policy

Policy for Youth in the Library and Children’s Room Guidelines (Unattended Child)

Program Policy – Program Proposal Form

Reconsideration of Material

 

Publications

2018 Annual Report (PDF) | Summary (PDF)

2019 Annual Report (PDF) | Summary (PDF)

2020 Annual Report (PDF) | Summary (PDF)

Find more local information and resources here.

Please note: The Teaneck Library is currently closed for renovations and is expected to reopen in mid-2025. If you would like to speak to us by phone, please call us at our temporary location at the New Milford Public Library: (201) 262-1221
Disregard the phone number listed below.

Have a question about your library account? Please call the Patron Services desk at 201-837-4171 ext 0 or email [email protected].

Need research help? Looking for a book? Wondering about an event? Ask a librarian! Call us at 201-837-4171 ext 2 or email [email protected].

Notary Services: The Library is happy to offer free notary services for Teaneck residents only, by appointment Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 to 2:30 PM. To make an appointment, please call 201-837-4171 ext 309. Learn more about our notary services here.

Proctoring Services: The Library offers proctoring services for Teaneck residents only. Email [email protected] to make an appointment.

Youth Services: Have a question about a book or other materials, or upcoming events, for children or teenagers? Please call the Youth Services desk at 201-837-4171 ext 4 or email [email protected].

Art Gallery Display: For questions about our Art Gallery Display, email [email protected]. Read about our Art Gallery Policy here.

Friends of the Teaneck Library: To contact the Friends, email [email protected]. Learn more about the Friends of the Library here.

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Departments

General Information	(201) 837-4171
Patron Services	(201) 837-4171 ext 0	[email protected]
Reference Desk	(201) 837-4171 ext 2	[email protected]
Youth Services Desk	(201) 837-4171 ext 4	[email protected]

Staff Directory

Shinae Hyun	Library Director	[email protected]
Jonna Davis	Head of Patron Services / ESL Program Contact	[email protected]
Deborah Young	Administrative Assistant	[email protected]
Cynthia Zimmerly	Reference Librarian	[email protected]
Ann Sorkowitz	Reference Librarian / Adult Programming Contact	[email protected]
Cara Scott	Reference / Technology Librarian	[email protected]
Amy Sears	Head of Youth Services / Youth Programming Contact	[email protected]
Alicia Abate	Children’s Librarian	[email protected]
Margo Franklin	Children’s Librarian	[email protected]
Jacqueline Quinn	Teen Services Librarian	[email protected]
Chatur Patel	Bookkeeper	[email protected]