377 ELKWOOD AVENUE
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
908-665-0311

Bookstore

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Check out the AfterWords Bookstore's wonderful collection of gently used books of all kinds - children's, teen and adult fiction, nonfiction, plus audiobooks on CD, DVD movies, music CDs, and Great Courses. Books make great gifts!

AfterWords is located in the basement of the library, through the gray door in the Children's Room and down the stairs.

Prices range from $0.50 to $5.00. Kindly pay for your books upstairs at the Circulation Desk. Funds raised by the bookstore provide additional support for library services and programs.

  • Hardcovers                  $2.00
  • Paperbacks                 $1.00
  • Children's Books         $0.50
  • DVDs                           $1.00
  • Music CDs                   $0.50 each or 5/$1.00
  • Audio Books on CD     $2.00
  • Great Courses             $5.00

AfterWords accepts donations in excellent condition: recent fiction/nonfiction, children’s books, like-new paperbacks, and audiobooks. Please leave donations in the bins located at the bottom of the basement stairs, through the gray door in the Children's Room. Please do not leave donations outside in the elements.

AfterWords DOES NOT accept: DVDs, CDs, magazines, encyclopedias, textbooks, test prep books, computer books, books printed before 2004, paperbacks with creased spines, books with yellowed pages, books with spots along the paper edges, books that have torn pages or pages with stains, books that smell musty, books that have been written in or highlighted, discarded library books. Unfortunately, these books do not sell well and space in the bookstore is limited. 

AfterWords Bookstore Hours:

  • Mon/Tues/Thurs    10am - 8pm
  • Wed/Fri/Sat           10am - 4pm
  • Sun                          1pm - 4pm

*The Library reserves the right to turn away any donations that are not appropriate for our purposes.

 

Sunlight to read by

Spring is sprouting with colorful blossoms and lingering evening sunlight. It's a great time to shake off the cold weather cobwebs and get outdoors.  

Take a walk to the library to check out a book, and use the natural light to read a little longer. You can browse our full catalog from anywhere. If you'll be out getting some exercise, try downloading an audiobook to keep you going. You can even stream music from Hoopla to add a little rhythm to your day. If you're suffering from cabin fever, the library is a great place to visit, no matter the weather. Come inside and be greeted with a smile from our welcoming staff, ask a librarian for help finding information or materials, or just pick your favorite nook to do some quiet reading or work.

There's so much to do at your local library. Mark down dates from our Calendar to add to yours. Join us!

 

Upcoming Events

May 25 03:00PM-Teen Take Out Box
May 26 10:00AM-Drop-in Play Fridays
May 26 03:45PM-Math Club
May 27 10:00AM-Crafterday
May 28 12:00AM-Library Closed

377 ELKWOOD AVENUE
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
908-665-0311