New Jersey State Library
Every resident of New Jersey has free access to a statewide library system run by New Jersey State Library. With a local library card, students, parents, and teachers can use research databases, ebooks and audiobooks, and learning programs at no cost. Here is what is available and how to get it.
New Jersey public libraries at a glance
Research databases: JerseyClicks
JerseyClicks is New Jersey's free statewide research service.
Resources students can use inside JerseyClicks include:
- EBSCO NoveList & NoveList K-8
- Middle Search Plus & Primary Search
- Academic Search Premier
- Points of View & Newspaper Source Plus
- Peterson's Test & Career Prep
- ProQuest HeritageQuest
Ebooks & audiobooks: The Palace Project app (free to all NJ residents); EBSCO eBooks, free with a library card.
Early literacy programs
New Jersey supports early reading through Family literacy resources. Programs like this give young children free books and reading support before they start school.
Accessible reading & talking books
Students and family members who cannot read standard print (because of a visual, physical, or reading disability such as dyslexia) can get free audiobooks and braille through NJ Talking Book & Braille Center, part of the national NLS network and its BARD download service. The New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC) serves NJ residents of any age who can't read standard print; submit a certified application.
Find a library & get a card
Use the official locator to find your nearest New Jersey public library, hours, and how to get a card. Find a library →
Most New Jersey libraries run a NJ Summer Reading Program each summer to keep kids reading and prevent summer learning loss. Ask your local branch for dates.