CPL Updates
Last updated: July 9, 2026
Library Services - Updated 3/5/2026
Where to Browse/Borrow
Caldwell Residents:
Your library card provides you access to almost all PALS Plus materials. In Essex County, that includes: Verona, Cedar Grove, and Belleville. Full list of PALS Plus Libraries.
In addition, you will be able to borrow at participating Essex County ReBL libraries.
Belleville Public Library
Bloomfield College Library
Bloomfield Public Library
Caldwell University Library
Cedar Grove Public Library
East Orange Public Library
Essex County College Library
Fairfield Public Library
Glen Ridge Public Library
Irvington Public Library
Livingston Public Library
Maplewood Public Library
Montclair Public Library
Newark Public Library
Orange Public Library
Roseland Public Library
Rutgers-Newark (Dana Library)
Seton Hall University (Walsh Library)
South Orange Public Library
Verona Public Library
West Orange Public Library
Paid Memberships
Out-of-town memberships are valid for 12 months. Please visit our Membership page to learn our fee structure and how to renew/join. To all of our members that have joined or rejoined, we thank you so much for your support and continued use of the Caldwell Public Library.
Returning Books and Other Items
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Our Book Drop is available for use at our new location at 80 Bloomfield Avenue.
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Materials can be returned to any of our neighboring PALS PLUS libraries: Verona, Cedar Grove, Wayne, and Little Falls, among other libraries. Full list of PALS Plus Libraries
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If you borrow items directly from a ReBL library that is NOT in PALS Plus (such as Roseland or Montclair), please return the items to the items' home library.
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Please note that Hotspots and Museum Passes cannot be returned in the book drop. These must be brought into the Library for return.
Notices
If you have any questions about an automated email or text message about library items or membership status, please reach out to us.
Digital Services
Our Digital Library and Research and Lifelong Learning resources are available 24/7.
This includes:
Libby, Hoopla, Digital New York Times, NewsBank/Digital Star-Ledger, Kanopy, and so much more.
Adult and Children Programs and Events
View our Calendar of Events
Children & Teen Programs and Activities