Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center

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Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center The Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center of Hawthorne, NJ was founded in 1913. We have an extensive children's and parenting collection.

The Louis Bay 2nd Library provides current and historical cultural, entertainment, information, social, and technological services. The library contains areas for adults, children, and teens, as well as a comprehensive reference department. Materials offered at the library include fiction and non-fiction books, biographies, periodicals, DVDs, video games (xBox, Wii, WiiU, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch) and CDs. Large print books and audiobooks are also available. Many adult, children, and teen programs are offered at the Louis Bay 2nd Library on a regular basis. Some amenities offered to the public include Internet access, color printing, free wi-fi, faxing, and photocopying. The Louis Bay 2nd Library is a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS). This membership allows resident cardholders of the Louis Bay 2nd Library to use not only this library, but to borrow materials from any of the 77 libraries that belong to the consortium. Your library card also allows you to request books and periodicals from the online databases, as well as access downloadable audio and e-books from Libby.

The last of this summer's dinosaurs have found their forever homes! 🦖🦕
10/15/2026

The last of this summer's dinosaurs have found their forever homes! 🦖🦕

Get Ready to Retro! Don’t forget to join us for an unforgettable afternoon of classic hits with live music! Showcasing t...
10/15/2026

Get Ready to Retro!

Don’t forget to join us for an unforgettable afternoon of classic hits with live music! Showcasing the 1950s through the 1970s 🎶

Kiddos had a blast yesterday with Miss Jolie!
10/14/2026

Kiddos had a blast yesterday with Miss Jolie!

📚 Overdue Book Club Meeting!Join us for a great discussion on Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese!🗓️ When: October 28 at 7:00...
10/14/2026

📚 Overdue Book Club Meeting!
Join us for a great discussion on Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese!

🗓️ When: October 28 at 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Room A

Grab your copy, finish up those last few chapters, and come ready to chat! All readers are welcome.✨

Kiddos had a blast painting their pumpkins for Halloween this weekend! 🎃
10/13/2026

Kiddos had a blast painting their pumpkins for Halloween this weekend! 🎃

🧶 Friendly reminder that our Yarnies group is meeting soon!📍 Where: Room B🗓️ When: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month⏰ Tim...
10/13/2026

🧶 Friendly reminder that our Yarnies group is meeting soon!

📍 Where: Room B
🗓️ When: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Bring your current project, start something new or just come hang out and chat. We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

We will be closed today, October 12 in recognition of Columbus Day.We will reopen tomorrow, October 13 with our regular ...
10/12/2026

We will be closed today, October 12 in recognition of Columbus Day.

We will reopen tomorrow, October 13 with our regular hours.

Stop by the library for a fun afternoon of knitting, crocheting, and chatting! No experience? No problem! We can teach y...
10/09/2026

Stop by the library for a fun afternoon of knitting, crocheting, and chatting!
No experience? No problem! We can teach you a new skill or help you puzzle through a pattern.
Some supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

🗓️ Every other Thursday | First meeting October 15
Ages 12-18
⏰ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
🧶 Crocheting, Knitting, Weaving, etc.
🎫 No registration needed! Just drop in.

Kiddos joined us to read spooky books, Banned Books, and more to Liberty yesterday!
10/09/2026

Kiddos joined us to read spooky books, Banned Books, and more to Liberty yesterday!

Get ready to strike a pose! 📸✨ The Halloween Photo Booth is just 1 week away!Come make some ghoulishly great memories wi...
10/09/2026

Get ready to strike a pose! 📸✨ The Halloween Photo Booth is just 1 week away!

Come make some ghoulishly great memories with us. 👻🎃

🗓️ When: October 17
📍 Where: Louis Bay 2nd Library
⏰ Time: 10am

Tag your photo booth buddies in the comments so they don’t miss out! 👇

Address

345 Lafayette Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ
07506

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19734275745

Website

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