On October 11, BCCLS featured Oradell Public Library as part of its “One Card, Many Libraries” campaign. Check out the “Meet the Oradell Library” flyer and video below.

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Borough of Oradell

  • Population: 8,165 (2022 US Census estimate)
  • County: Bergen
  • BCCLS Neighbors: Dumont, Emerson, Haworth, New Milford
  • Landmarks: Atwood-Blauvelt Mansion, Historic Hackensack Water Company Plant

Address:
375 Kinderkamack Rd
201-262-2613
oradell.bccls.org

Images shown:

  • “1970s” (historic building)
  • Atwood-Blauvelt Mansion
  • Historic Hackensack Water Company Plant
  • Map showing the location of Oradell Public Library.

QR code area text:
Scan the QR Code to see a tour of the library

BCCLS – Bridging Communities, Connecting Library Services

History

  • Joined BCCLS: 1988 – 1993
  • Founded on February 7, 1913 and served first library patrons on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22, 1913 in a rented room in the back of the Post Office.
  • 1916 – Charles Livingston Bull designed and presented the Owl Bookplate (used as the library logo today) to the Library.
  • 1924 – moved into the Haring House, located on Kinderkamack Rd.
  • 1925 – building became the permanent property of the Library Association, and by an overwhelming majority, the borough voted to accept the Library as a municipal responsibility.

The Library Now

  • Director: John Trause since 2010
  • Circulate a sizable collection of graphic novels for adults.
  • Interesting architecture
  • Unique art collection with local ties
Watch a tour of the Oradell Library!