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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
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Ancestry Library Ed.

Now available from home! In normal circumstances, Ancestry Library Edition can only be accessed via the library wifi or a library computer.

With Ancestry Library Edition, you can search records that include the US Federal Census (1790 to 1940), the Social Security Death Index, draft registration records, passenger lists, directories, narratives, probate, land title records, and some Canadian and UK census records.

To access Ancestry from home: go to My Account, log in with your New Providence library card barcode number and PIN (last 4 digits of your card number). Then click on Ancestry.com. Here is where the Ancestry link will be found on that page:

Upcoming Events

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Oct 27 10:00AM-Virtual Storytime- Ages 4, 5, 6

Oct 28 10:00AM-Virtual Baby Storytime

Oct 28 06:00PM-Social Distanced Scope Night

Nov 02 01:00PM-Virtual Storytime

Nov 02 03:00PM-Boho Yarn Wall Hanging Take & Make Craft for Teens

We have moved into Phase 3..

of our phased Re-open Plan. On September 28, we welcomed the first patron in for a 45 minute computer appointment. Social distancing requires us to limit public access to 2 computers and there are new procedures and restrictions.

In spite of restrictions, allowing patrons back into the building is another step forward. We anticipate opening up a COVID browsing library by the beginning of November with an open area for patrons of all ages to come in and browse new and selected materials from our larger collection. Staff will be available to assist with requests and you can continue to place materials on hold for pickup.

We will continue to make foyer pickup available for those who don't want to come into the library. Materials should still be returned into the exterior drop boxes. You can check the complete list of instructions for more information.