About Us

Library Staff:
Patricia Perugino, Interim Director
perugino @ bloomingdalelibrary.org

Denise Carrozza, Children's Librarian
carrozza @ bloomingdalelibrary.org

Margaret Sweet, Programs Coordinator
sweet @ bloomingdalelibrary.org

How to get a library card:

To register for a library card you will need to show identification plus proof of residency, property ownership, school attendance or employment in Bloomingdale.

Acceptable forms are: NJ driving license, property deed or lease, utility bill or tax bill.

If you have questions about the type of identification required, please call the library at 973-838-0077.

A Bloomingdale Free Public Library card in good standing brings the user all the privileges of the Open Borrowing program, with access to more than 10 million books, DVDs and CDs from over 150 public libraries in northern New Jersey.

Internet Use:
click here for our policy and rules

Employment:
No vacancies at this time

Newsletter:
Click to download our latest newsletter (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) newsletter spring 2010

2010 Holiday closings:
Mon July 5 - Independence Day
Mon Sept 6 - Labor Day
Mon Oct 11 - Columbus Day
Thu Nov 11 - Veterans Day
Wed Nov 24 - Thanksgiving (early closing, 2PM)
Thu Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Day
Fri Nov 26 - Thanksgiving
Fri Dec 24 - Day before Christmas
Sat Dec 25 - Christmas Day
Fri Dec 31 - New Year's Eve (early closing, 2PM)

Mission Statement

Libraries represent the memory of mankind and serve as irreplaceable repositories of human thought and action. As such, it is the mission of the BFPL to provide a well-rounded collection of resources and those services that contribute to the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of this community.

General Library Objectives

  1. Access: to provide residents of all ages with access to library services and resources
  2. Reference: to make available the technological infrastructure needed to support quality informational services and provide a conduit to greater library services
  3. Literacy: to promote lifelong learning and intellectual freedom and serve as a place for children to discover the joy of reading and the value of libraries
  4. Recreation: to provide opportunities for recreation through literature, music, videos and computer applications
  5. Community: to serve as a focal point for community activities and interaction among diverse groups

The BFPL subscribes to the principles of the First Amendment to the US Constitution; the Library Bill of Rights of the American Library Association; the "Freedom to Read" statement and the "Policy of Confidentiality of Library Records" of the ALA.

The BFPL is a vibrant center for community life and learning and reflects the pride the Borough takes in itself.