Services
How to Get a Library Card
You can apply for a library card online or by visiting the library in person during our normal hours of operation at 840 Teaneck Road.
Library cards are offered without charge to anyone who lives or owns property in Teaneck, NJ. Patrons who wish to apply for library cards must complete a registration form with their name, address, and contact information.
A photo ID with a Teaneck address (no P.O. Box) is required for a library card. If the photo ID is up-to-date and shows the current address, then that is all that is needed to obtain a card. If the photo ID does not have a Teaneck address, the following are examples of what may be used to present their Teaneck address (one document).
Other photo IDs – passport, employee, or school ID without a Teaneck address, will require an additional document as proof of residency in Teaneck – see below.
Digital or print versions of any of the below documents would be acceptable:
● lease agreement (current);
● bank statement (within 3 months);
● utility bill (within 3 months);
● credit card bill (within 3 months);
● any piece of government-issued U.S. mail addressed to the applicant, delivered within 30 days, should be presented with the photo ID.
NJ photo ID (i.e.. NJ driver’s license) – with current Teaneck address satisfies the residency requirement for a library card.
NY photo ID (i.e.. NY driver’s license) and now lives in Teaneck – NY photo ID must be accompanied with an additional document as proof of residency – see above.
Minors (13 and older) may present their most recent report card, class schedule or progress report showing their name and Teaneck address to apply for a Teaneck Library card.
Minors (under age 13) are to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This parent/guardian must provide a current photo ID and proof of the current Teaneck address.
The library card cannot be used to check out materials if it has $10 or more in charges or fines
on it. A person with a valid Teaneck library card may check out materials from, or use a public computer at, any library in the Bergen County Cooperative Library System.
Cardholders are financially responsible for anything checked out on their card, including overdue fines from other libraries. If the cardholder is a child, then the parent or guardian is financially responsible for anything checked out on the child’s card. Allowing others to use one’s card is done at one’s own risk.
Babysitters/au pairs – must use their employers’ card.
Courtesy Cards
● Patrons who work in Teaneck, but do not live in a BCCLS member town, may request a courtesy card.
● A photo ID with home address must be presented with a letter from the employer on company letterhead showing employment in Teaneck, or with the latest pay stub showing the name and address of the employer.
● Courtesy cardholders are restricted to on-site use of the library materials physically located at the Teaneck Public Library only. Courtesy Cards expire after one year.
Card Renewals
● Library cards are valid for three years and are not automatically updated in the system.
● Patrons need to physically come into the library to renew their cards with a current photo ID and proof of Teaneck address.
● For minors under age 13, a parent/guardian must be present to renew the child’s card.
● If there are blocks, or fines of $10 or more, expired cards may not be renewed.
Replacement Cards
The first replacement for a lost library card will be free. Additional replacement cards incur a fee of $1 each.
Library cards may be replaced free in these instances:
● Card is worn out from use;
● Card has been stolen;
● Card has been destroyed by an act of nature.
Lost or Stolen Cards
Cardholders should report a lost or stolen card immediately by calling or visiting the Teaneck Public Library. Staff will immediately bar the card and note the date in the comments field.
Cardholders are responsible for all items checked out on their card up to the time it is reported lost or stolen, including overdue fines or other fees. If cardholders notice items checked out on their library account that they do not recognize, it is their responsibility to contact the Teaneck Public Library immediately.
Approved April 7, 2022
Copy
Two self-service black and white copy machines are available for use by library patrons near the first floor reference area and the downstairs periodical area. Copies are available in letter (8.5″ x 11″) and legal (8.5″ x 14″) size. The charge for copying is $0.15 per page.
Library patrons are able to print from any of our computer workstations as well as remotely from their personal devices. Prints are only available in single-sided letter size (8.5″ x 11″). Costs per page for printing are $0.15 for black and white, and $0.50 for color.
Scan
Scanning is available to the public free of charge. A scanner can be borrowed from the Reference Desk and used on any of the public computers. Scanned documents can be saved or printed.
Mobile Printing
We have recently introduced Princh, a new printing solution, at our library. Princh enables easy printing from mobile phones, tablets, or laptops, both remotely and within the library premises. Please take note of the updated instructions below.
Print jobs can be sent to the library printer from anywhere with Internet access. Print jobs will only be held for 24 hours after it is submitted. Use one of the options below, then pay for and pick up your print job in the Reference Room. Library’s WiFi and Internet Policies apply.
Cost
Black & White – $0.15 per page
Color – $0.50 per page
Options:
- Option 1: Upload to Web Portal
1. Click the following link to upload your print job to the library’s Mobile Print Service: Princh Web Portal
2. Be sure to specify the number of copies and whether you prefer black & white or color printing.
3. Visit the Reference Room at the Teaneck Public Library to pay for and collect your print job. - Option 2: Email Us
1. Send an email or an email with an attachment to:
Black and White: teanecklibrary-bw@ewprints.com
Color: teanecklibrary-color@ewprints.com
2. Visit the Reference Room at the Teaneck Public Library to pay for and collect your print job.
*Note: this method is best if you are only printing 1 copy of your document. If you are printing multiple copies, it is best to upload to the web portal.
Teaneck Public Library offers free English language learning support for community members who want to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Our ESL services include volunteer tutoring, conversation practice groups, and access to helpful language learning resources. Classes are offered through our partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley, with options to participate online or in person at the Westwood Library.
Teaneck residents can also request one-on-one tutoring with a volunteer English tutor. In addition, the library hosts a weekly ESL Conversation Group where learners can practice speaking English in a friendly and informal setting.
Click the button below to learn how to apply for tutoring, find details about conversation groups, and explore recommended language-learning tools, dictionaries, and online resources.
The Teaneck Public Library is happy to offer free notary services for Teaneck residents only, by appointment Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM , with the following stipulations:
- You must call in advance for an appointment: 201-837-4171, x2309.
- You must bring US government- issued photo identification (that shows your Teaneck address).
- The form must be filled out completely, but NOT signed ; you must sign in front of the notary.
- If witnesses are required, you must bring them with you.
- Notaries cannot provide legal advice or counseling in regards to the documents.
- Notaries reserve the right to decline service.
For the person seeking notary service
- The notary is generally in the library, but may not always be available. You must have an appointment. Please CALL 201-837-4171, x2309 to schedule an appointment.
- All persons who must sign the document(s) MUST all be present at the time of the notarization.
- Each person who is to sign the document(s) is REQUIRED to have a valid US government-issued photo identification (i.e. photo driver’s license, passport).
- DO NOT sign and DO NOT date the documents beforehand. The Notary witnesses your signature. Any previously signed and dated documents will NOT be notarized.
- In instances where a witness is required, the person requesting notary service MUST bring a witness who personally knows the individual requesting the service. The witness is REQUIRED to have a valid government-issued photo identification (e.g. photo driver’s license, passport). Library staff and patrons cannot act as a witness.
For the documents to be notarized
- MUST be in English in order to be notarized.
- MUST be complete before being notarized. Forms with blank spaces cannot be notarized.
- CANNOT be copied and certified as “true copies.” Please note that certified copies of many documents such as birth/death/marriage certificates are often available from the original issuing agency.
In accordance with New Jersey notarial law
- Notaries will not provide service if the customer, document, or circumstances of the request for Notary Service raise any issue of authenticity, ambiguity, doubt, or uncertainty for the Library. Under these circumstances, the Library Notary may, at his/her sole discretion, decline to provide Notary Service.
- A Notary and the customer seeking notarization must be able to communicate directly with each other. Library Notaries are not permitted to make use of a translator to communicate with individuals requesting this service.
NOTE: Notary Service is NOT available for power of attorney, mortgage documents, deeds, wills, living wills, living trusts, codicils, depositions, or vital records, as these types of documents can require specialized knowledge and are beyond the scope of this type of service. The Notary does not interpret or explain your documents. In addition, the notary cannot perform oaths of office.
The auditorium at our library is primarily available to non-profit, government, and community organizations serving the public without charge. To ensure fair access and a safe, orderly use, the facility is governed by a detailed policy covering eligibility, scheduling, fees, supervision, equipment use, and user responsibilities. All applicants must abide by library rules, complete the application process in advance, and restore the space to its original condition after use.
The Teaneck Public Library offers its patrons a delivery service for persons confined to their home or residential facility for an extended period because of illness or physical handicap. The library makes available books, magazines, and audio-visual material and delivers once a week to the homes of those unable to come to the library.
Those eligible for delivery service must be Teaneck residents and have no one available in the household to come to the library for them. These patrons are issued a special card to be held in the library, and are subject to the same loan periods and to replacement charges for lost or missing items as other library patrons. Home Delivery will be limited to 2 books per person at a time. If you lose a book, you will be responsible for the charge.
Deliveries are made on Thursday mornings only, between 9:00 and 12:00. Those who are temporarily disabled may also be eligible for this service.
For more information please contact Jonna Davis at the library: 201-837-4171, jonna.davis@teaneck.bccls.org. For 50 years this outreach program has been available at the Teaneck Library and has successfully assisted many Teaneck residents to remain active library users even when no longer able to come to the library in person.
We have recently introduced Princh, a new printing solution, at our library. Princh enables easy printing from mobile phones, tablets, or laptops, both remotely and within the library premises. Please take note of the updated instructions below.
Print jobs can be sent to the library printer from anywhere with Internet access. Print jobs will only be held for 24 hours after it is submitted. Use one of the options below, then pay for and pick up your print job in the Reference Room. Library’s WiFi and Internet Policies apply.
Cost
Black & White – $0.10 per page
Color – $0.50 per page
Options
- Option 1: Upload to Web Portal
1. Click the following link to upload your print job to the library’s Mobile Print Service: Princh Web Portal
2. Be sure to specify the number of copies and whether you prefer black & white or color printing.
3. Visit the Reference Room at the Teaneck Public Library to pay for and collect your print job. - Option 2: Email Us
1. Send an email or an email with an attachment to:
Black and White: teanecklibrary-bw@ewprints.com
Color: teanecklibrary-color@ewprints.com
2. Visit the Reference Room at the Teaneck Public Library to pay for and collect your print job.
*Note: this method is best if you are only printing 1 copy of your document. If you are printing multiple copies, it is best to upload to the web portal.