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Hillsdale Public Library

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About Hillsdale Public Library

The municipal library of Hillsdale, New Jersey, had its beginning as an association library in 1935. The township was formed in 1898 and previously had not possessed a library. It was not until a W.P.A. class in public speaking conducted by Elsie Hubachek (who was later a councilwoman) that support for a library took root and began to grow. A member of the class, Sarah Vander Clute, spoke on the subject of books. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and at that moment the decision to form a town library was made. Members of the class formed a committee and met with local citizens. Judge Walter J. McIntyre, an attorney, who subsequently served as a trustee for 35 years until his retirement in 1970, gave legal advice and was chairman of the public meeting. Judge McIntyre chose six library trustees and a library association, with a membership fee of one dollar, was formed. A vacant store on the main street was rented. Members of the library worked to get the building in order, washing windows, scrubbing floors, mending and cataloging books, building bookshelves. Books were donated from everywhere, including a loan collection from the State Library. Gifts and proceeds from card parties, movie benefits, and a play, The Haunted House, given by the Hillsdale Players, kept the project on its feet. The Free Public Library was opened to the people of the town on January 27, 1936. In eight months the number of borrowers was 752, a good representation from a total population of approximately 3100.

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READ-TO-ME PROGRAM
Children ages 18 months and up who are non-readers may sign up and have an adult read 12 books to them to receive prizes!
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READ ALONE PROGRAM
This program is for ANY beginning readers through Grade 8. Read 6 books and receive prizes!
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Jiggly Wiggly Music Program
Come join us to sing, dance and play musical instruments. This is an interactive music program for infants through preschool.

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🗺️ 509 Hillsdale Ave, Hillsdale, NJ 07642 — open in Maps

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