The 10 Best Libraries in Jersey City, NJ

Fresh reviews:

Beautiful Library. They have no parking lot so you need to park on the street

Jen S.

Support Your Local Public Library! It is still the best deal around! The Jersey City Public Libraries are great. They keep up to date with all of the latest books, DVDs, TV series, and music. You can even request eBooks for your Kindle. I have been to most of the Jersey City Libraries (I don’t plan ahead well…

Greg C.

Jersey City Free Public Library

Five stars for the local library — because why the hell not? One of my favorite places.I don’t know if you still have to pay to rent dvds and such from here, I’m assuming yes, which is hella annoying, especially if your ass is like mine and has to pay for cable, Amazon Prime, etc. That being said, I do not rent…

Jennifer L.

Jersey City Free Public Library

The atmosphere here is underwhelming. Spatially, it’s not a great arrangement of sitting areas vs. shelves, and the places to sit are not all that inviting.They are serious about their requirements to get a library card, and you need mail that’s been sent within the past 30 days (the date has to be printed…

Monica G.

Five Corners Library

Three stars is kind of a gift, but I hate to speak ill of a public library, even though my experience is pretty meh.I’ve only been to this location a few times, as I normally go to the main branch downtown, both times were to check out materials. The first time went pretty well. I borrowed a book that was in a…

Jennifer L.

Jersey City Public Library - Miller Branch

Went here to get a book the other day. Staff was friendly. Place was surprisingly large. It’s on the corner of Central Ave, right behind Bank of America. They have a lot of space to read or do some work. If I lived up in the Heights, I’d definitely frequent this branch. It’s a nice little outpost.

John M.

Jersey City Free Public LIbrary Heights Branch

Went here the other day because it was the only branch in the city that had the book I needed. It’s west of JSQ, near 15 Fox Place (for any of you foodies out there). There was ample street parking, but the library was very incognito. The staff was very friendly. However, this may be the smallest library that…