Library September Gazette

Youth Services September Programs

 

Library will be closed Saturday September 4 - Monday September 6 in observance of Labor Day

 

 

Resume Review for Women
Wednesday, September 15 from 10:00AM-1:00PM
By appointment only

A representative from the Women's Center at the County College of Morris will be offering one-on-one resume help to women. Please call 973-584-2400 ext. 501 to schedule an appointment.

 

 

 

 

 

Donate your used books from Sept 3 - Sept 21, 2010 for our Friends of the Roxbury Library Booksale

Friends Preview Night: Thursday, September 23 from 6:00PM-9:00PM

General Sale Days: Friday, September 24 from 5:00PM-8:00PM
Saturday, September 25 from 10:00AM-4:00PM

Bag of Books for $5 Sale: Sunday, September 26 from 12:00PM-3:00PM

 

 

 

Olde Suckasunny Day is Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10AM-3PM

Click here for booth application.

 

Hours of Operation

Monday -Thursday
9:30AM-9:00PM

Friday
9:30AM-5:00PM

Saturday
Labor Day-Memorial Day: 9:30AM-3:00PM
Memorial Day-Labor Day: 9:30AM-1:00PM

Sunday
Labor Day-Memorial Day: 2:00PM-5:00PM
Memorial Day-Labor Day: Closed

 

2010 Holiday Hours

	Friday	New Year’s Day	Closed
	Monday	Martin Luther King Day	Open 9:30-9
	Monday	President’s Day	Open 9:30-9
	Friday	Good Friday	Closed
	Sunday	Easter	Closed
	Sunday	Mother’s Day	Closed
	Saturday	Memorial Day Weekend	Closed
	Sunday	Memorial Day Weekend	Closed
	Monday	Memorial Day	Closed
	Sunday	Independence Day-July 4th	Closed
	Saturday	Labor Day Weekend	Closed
	Sunday	Labor Day Weekend	Closed
	Monday	Labor Day	Closed
	Monday	Columbus Day	Open 9:30a-9p
	Monday	Veteran’s Day Observance	Open 9:30a-9p
	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Eve	Open 9:30a-5p
	Thursday	Thanksgiving Day	Closed
	Friday	Thanksgiving Friday	Open 9:30a-5p
	Friday	Christmas Eve	Closed
	Saturday	Christmas	Closed
	Friday	New Year’s Eve	Open 9:30a-1p
	Saturday	New Year's Day 2011	Closed

  

 

 

 

Driving Directions

 

From the South: Route 287 North to Route 206 North. Route 206 North to Route 46 East at the Netcong Circle. Route 46 East to Route 10 East at the Ledgewood Interchange. Left at the second traffic light (Hillside Avenue). First right onto Main Street. Library is the second building on the left.

From the West: Route 46 East to Route 10 East at the Ledgewood Interchange.  Left at the second traffic light (Hillside Avenue).  First right onto Main Street. Library is the second building on the left.

From the North and Northeast: Route 80 West to Exit 30 (Howard Boulevard).  Left onto Howard Boulevard.. Cross over Route 46.  Make a left at the stop sign onto Main Street .  Library is just past light on left side.

From the Southeast: Route 10 West OR Sussex Turnpike West to Route 10.  Right at Eyland Avenue. Left onto Main Street.  Library is on the right, just beyond the churches.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a Roxbury Library Card?

Library cards are available at no charge to residents of Roxbury Township over the age of five, business owners who own or rent property, students not living in Morris County but attending Roxbury schools, and  Roxbury Township employees. 

At the time of registration, either a driver's license or Morris County Identification card must be provided as proof of residency.  For more details, click here.

How do I find out if the library has a book, movie or CD that I want?

You can search the library catalog. For help using the library catalog, click here. To login to the catalog enter your library card number and your pin. You pin is usually the last 4 digits of you phone number. If you are unsure of your pin or have trouble logging in, please call the library at 973-584-2400.

The item that I want is in the catalog but is not in the Roxbury Public Library or it is checked out. How do I get it?

Your Roxbury Public Library card is accepted at all libraries that are part of the Morris Automated Information Network (M.A.I.N.). This gives you access to 2.5 million items in 37 municipal libraries and the Morris County Library. You can go to any of these libraries and check out your item.

If you do not wish to travel to another library or the item is checked out, you can request that the item be sent to the Roxbury Public Library by placing a hold. You can place holds online from the library catalog. Directions are here. Call the Roxbury Public Library at 973-584-2400 if you have problems with the catalog or are unsure of your PIN.

If you can't locate what you want in our catalog, give us a call or come in and we will try to find the item in a library outside of Morris County. A $3.50 per item fee will be charged to the patrons account on items that were not located within the NJ library network.  If you are concerned about any possible fee, please call the library before placing any items on hold using Jersey Cat.

How do I reserve my favorite author's newest books?

Join the I.Queue Reserves Program.

I'm interested in joining a book discusssion group. Do you have one at your library?

Both daytime and evening groups adults meet monthly for stimulating discussion. Contact Jan Perrier at 973-584-2400 ext. 501 for more information.

For information about children and teen clubs, contact Lia Carruthers at 973-584-2400.

Do you have photocopiers?

Both color and black and white copiers are available. Copies cost $.15 per page for black and white or $1.00 per page for color. Students are entitled to 4 free copies from Reference Books.

Do you have computers for use by the public?

Computers are available for public use. In addition to Internet access, they also have MS Office, Photoshop and Adobe Reader available. Wireless Internet access is available for those who want to use their own laptops. Printing from our computers is available for a charge of $.15 per page for black and white copies and $1.00 for color.

Click here for more information about our computers and our computer classes.

Do you provide notary services?

There are notaries on staff at the library but their schedule varies. Please call 973-584-2400 to see when they are available. There is no charge for notary service. Click here for more information about notary service.

I would like to remember a loved on by donating a book or other item to the library in his or her name.

The library has a Memorial and Gift Program if you would like to give a special gift for a variety of occasions. Contact Susan Collins at 973-584-2400 ext. 502 for further details.

I would like to help support the library. How can I do so?

The Friends of the Roxbury Public Library (FRTPL) provide financial support to the Library and sponsor the semi-annual book sale. Membership applications are available at the Friends website or at the Library front desk. Contact the Friends at 973-584-2400 ext. 401 for more details.