Hours
- Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Sat. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
2023 Holiday Schedule (PDF, 103 KB)
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Ringwood History
The Upper Ringwood Virtual Scrapbook and Museum explores the rich history of a vibrant community through photographs and family keepsakes.This site was made possible through the efforts of Shirley DeFreese Van Dunk, Debbie Van Dunk, Betty Petak, and Barbara Van Der Sluys. Visit the Upper Ringwood Collection.
To review the writings of Minnie May Monks, visit the database at one of our patron PCs at the library.
Check out Wanaque Public Library's YouTube channel on local history.
What to Read Next
Check out our New Fiction List (PDF, 430 KB), where you can peruse forthcoming titles. Then place holds in our catalog!
Library of Things
We have more than just books!
You can find music CDs and DVDs in our online catalog. We also have games and STEM kits that you can check out! Explore our collections of Games and Science-to-go Kits. Finally, search for tech and A/V items, as well as our games and science kits here. We've got DVD / VHS players, projectors, scanners, adapters, and more!
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Make a donation to the Association of Ringwood Public Library with PayPal below or Venmo us at @Ringwood-library. You decide how much and if you want your donation to be used for a specfic purpose.
Newsletter
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Research Resources
Great for Students and Teachers!
Free access to a wide array of databases. Search and access abstracts and full-text articles, books, journals, and more. Includes advanced, filterable searches, as well as saving, citation, and sharing tools.
Need help? Contact us to make an appoinment!
NJ State Library Free Online Databases
Your library card gives you access to a host of professional research databases and tools from the NJ State Library, including Consumer Reports, ERIC, NoveList, and more.
For researching ancestry, use HeritageQuest.
Inter-Library Loan Request
If you cannot find what you are looking for in our catalog or in our digital content, please use this form to request your title from interlibrary loan.
Digital Content
Hoopla
eBooks, Audiobooks, Videos, and Music
Overdrive/Libby
eBooks, Audiobooks, and eMagazines
Museum Passes
For RPL card holders only. Please check with the circulation desk for availability.
- Montclair Art Museum: $5.00 pass includes admission for 2 adults and all children in household
- Morris Museum: $5.00 pass includes admission for 2 adults and up to 3 children
- Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum: $10 pass includes admission for 2 adults and free admission for children under 18
- Liberty Science Center: $22 ticket admits one
Learning Center
Peterson's Test & Career Prep
Find all the tools you need to discover your passion, ace your exams, and excel in your career. You will need to create an account to use the services.
Northstar is a digital literacy learning platform. Take assessments and pinpoint areas of need in using computers, Microsoft apps, Google, and more. Call Heather @ x121 for information on proctored assessments.
Official NJ MVC driver's license guides, handbooks and practice tests.
Learn 163 languages. Personalized courses that match your personal interests or occupation. Videos, music, study guides, audio lessons, quizzes, and more! Great for travelers or ELL educators.
Prepare for the civics, reading, and writing parts of the USCIS Naturalization Test. Includes 100 instructional videos in both English and Spanish.