About Us
History
The Linwood Public Library adopted its Bill of Rights June 18, 1948. It has been in its current location in the old Crestlea Park School building since 1988. Previously it was located on Poplar Avenue in the Historical Society building.
Linwood Public Library
301 Davis Ave,
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-7991
linwoodlibrary@linwoodlibrary.com
Hannah Bishop
Library Director
(609) 926-7991 ext. 1
hbishop@linwoodlibrary.com
Circulation Desk
(609) 926-7991 ext. 3
circulation@linwoodlibrary.com
Ariel Richvalsky
Children’s Librarian
arichvalsky@linwoodlibrary.com
(Ariel is at the library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Library Hours
Monday 10:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am – 8:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday 10:00am – 8:00pm
Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm
Holiday Closings
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day
- Election Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Black Friday
- Christmas
The library typically closes early on the following days: Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
Unscheduled Closures
If inclement weather or any other issue arises which affects the safety of the staff or public, a change in the library hours may be necessary. When the library will close for a holiday or a closing is deemed necessary, signs will be posted on the library front door and throughout the building. The website and social media will be updated as needed.
- Mary Lou Breidenstine, President
- Kathleen Novasack, Treasurer
- Suzanne Marino, Secretary
- June Byrnes
- Ken Kelly, City Council Representative
- Darren Matik, Mayor
- Brian Pruitt, Superintendent
- Jaclyn Todd
2025 Board Meeting Dates:
- February 19, 2025
- March 19, 2025
- April 16, 2025
- May 21, 2025
- June 18, 2025
- July 16, 2025*
- August 20, 2025*
- September 17, 2025
- October 15, 2025
- November 19, 2025
- December 17, 2025
*Indicates a Board Meeting is not necessary.
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1 North Tennessee Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-2269
Avalon Free Public Library
235 32nd St
Avalon, NJ 08202
(609) 967-7155
Linwood Public Library
301 Davis Ave.
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-7991
Longport Public Library
2305 Atlantic Ave.
Longport, NJ 08403
(609) 487-7403
Margate Public Library
8100 Atlantic Ave
Margate, NJ 08402
(609) 822-4700
Ocean City Free Public Library
1735 Simpson Ave
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-2434
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield
241 W. Mill Rd
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 646-4476
Schiavo Library
801 S. Commonwealth Ave.
Strathmere, NJ 08248
(609) 486-6265
We are currently fully staffed, but are always happy to receive applications for future opportunities. Feel free to email your resume to us at linwoodlibrary@linwoodlibrary.com.
You can also browse job openings from other libraries at https://librarylinknj.org/jobs .