Local Borrowing

Depending on where you live or work, there are lots of nearby libraries to visit.

South Orange Public Library (SOPL)

Students who live in off campus housing within South Orange are eligible for a South Orange library card. To sign-up bring proof of residence (a rental or lease agreements, utility bill, ID with the address on it, etc.) to the library to get a card.

For students who live on campus they can get a ReBL (Reciprocal Borrowing & Lending) sticker placed on their student ID card to have limited access to SOPL. See the ReBL page here for a full details of what you have access to.

• The main library is closed for construction, and the library has moved its operations to two temporary locations. Because of this hours and services are subject to change based on location. Please visit the SOPL webpage here to see more.

  • 298 Walton Ave.
    South Orange, NJ 07079

  • Baird Community Center
    5 Mead St.
    South Orange, NJ 07079

Maplewood Public Library

Students who live in off campus housing within Maplewood e are eligible for a Maplewood library card. To sign-up bring proof of residence (a rental or lease agreements, utility bill, ID with the address on it, etc.) to the library to get your card.

For students who live on campus they can get a ReBL (Reciprocal Borrowing & Lending) sticker placed on their student ID card to have limited access to Maplewood. See the ReBL page here for a full details of what you have access to.

Please visit the Maplewood library website here to view exact hours.

• There are 2 branches of the library.

  • 51 Baker St
    Maplewood, NJ 07040

  • 1688 Springfield Avenue
    Maplewood, NJ 07040