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"The Paterson Free Public Library, New Jersey’s first public library, opens doors to ideas, discovery, knowledge and experience to help people realize their dreams."

Things are looking really nice!! 👀✨Join us **TODAY** for a special **FREE** performance of *La caída de Rafael Trujillo ...
05/30/2026

Things are looking really nice!! 👀✨

Join us **TODAY** for a special **FREE** performance of *La caída de Rafael Trujillo (The Downfall of Rafael Trujillo)* 🎭

📍 Paterson Free Public Library
📅 Saturday, May 30
🕛 12:00 PM (Noon)

Don’t miss this engaging and culturally rich theatrical experience—**FREE and open to the community!** 💫

Knitting workshop for teens at the Main Library tomorrow, May 30! Start time is 10 am. See you there! ✨🧶
05/29/2026

Knitting workshop for teens at the Main Library tomorrow, May 30! Start time is 10 am.

See you there! ✨🧶

The Library Outreach Team continues to answer the call—bringing books, resources, and connections directly to our commun...
05/28/2026

The Library Outreach Team continues to answer the call—bringing books, resources, and connections directly to our community. 📚✨

We’re proud to be a consistent partner in our the Annual Palestine Day on Palestine Way, sharing the joy of reading and access to valuable library services with residents of all ages.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and connected with us—here are a few highlights from a great day! 💚



🎭✨ FREE THEATRE AT THE LIBRARY! ✨🎭Join us this Saturday for a special FREE performance by Teatro Círculo, one of New Yor...
05/26/2026

🎭✨ FREE THEATRE AT THE LIBRARY! ✨🎭

Join us this Saturday for a special FREE performance by Teatro Círculo, one of New York City’s leading Spanish-language theatre companies.

Experience La caída de Rafael Trujillo (The Downfall of Rafael Trujillo), written by Carmen Rivera and directed by Cándido Tirado. This powerful, award-winning production explores the fall of Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo, bringing an important historical story to life through a compelling performance.

📍 Location: Paterson Free Public Library
�📅 Date: Saturday, May 30
�🕛 Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)

Join us for this engaging and culturally rich theatrical experience—free and open to the community! 🎭✨

🎭✨ ¡TEATRO GRATIS EN LA BIBLIOTECA! ✨🎭

Acompáñanos este sábado para una presentación especial GRATIS de Teatro Círculo, una de las principales compañías de teatro en español de la ciudad de Nueva York.

Disfruta de La caída de Rafael Trujillo, escrita por Carmen Rivera y dirigida por Cándido Tirado. Esta poderosa y galardonada obra explora la caída del dictador dominicano Rafael Trujillo, dando vida a una importante historia a través de una presentación impactante.

📍 Lugar: Biblioteca Pública de Paterson
�📅 Fecha: Sábado, 30 de mayo
�🕛 Hora: 12:00 PM (mediodía)

¡Acompáñanos para disfrutar de esta experiencia teatral cautivadora y llena de cultura—gratis y abierta a toda la comunidad! 🎭
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📚 Paterson Free Public Library – Memorial Day ClosureAll branches of the Paterson Free Public Library will be closed on ...
05/25/2026

📚 Paterson Free Public Library – Memorial Day Closure

All branches of the Paterson Free Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

While our buildings are closed, we invite you to explore and enjoy our virtual resources—available 24/7 at www.patersonpl.org.

Please stay safe! 📖✨

Join us in congratulating Library Board Member Paulaska Ramirez on the grand opening of the Generation Fearless Hub—a po...
05/24/2026

Join us in congratulating Library Board Member Paulaska Ramirez on the grand opening of the Generation Fearless Hub—a powerful space created for women, rooted in healing, growth, and empowerment.

This incredible milestone reflects her unwavering dedication to uplifting women and impacting communities nationwide. We look forward to witnessing the many lives that will be transformed through her meaningful and inspiring work. 💫👏🏽



More scenes from the Paterson Explorers 5th Annual Food & Book Giveaway! 📚✨
With the support of Goya Gives, the Paterson...
05/18/2026

More scenes from the Paterson Explorers 5th Annual Food & Book Giveaway! 📚✨

With the support of Goya Gives, the Paterson Free Public Library, and our amazing Library Outreach Team, we were able to provide families with bags of food and book bundles.

Another impactful and successful day in the community!

We brought the Book Mobile to Calvary Baptist Church Pre-School and connected with all nine classes, providing books and...
05/11/2026

We brought the Book Mobile to Calvary Baptist Church Pre-School and connected with all nine classes, providing books and sharing library resources. Every child received a book to take home—because access to reading matters. 📖💙



Straight into the 1920s ✨🥂The live performance of The Great Gatsby was pure magic, with the audience fully part of the e...
05/06/2026

Straight into the 1920s ✨🥂

The live performance of The Great Gatsby was pure magic, with the audience fully part of the experience.

Stay tuned for more from “Books Unite - Literature to Life in Paterson”.



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250 Broadway
Paterson, NJ
07501

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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