Haddon Heights Public Library

Specialties

The mission of the Haddon Heights Library is to meet the educational, recreational and informational needs of the residents of Haddon Heights.

The Library is a vital community resource which encourages individual, community and economic growth.

The Library offers print materials, audio/​visual material, computer and Internet Use, meeting space and reference assistance.

The Library is committed to advances in current technologies, while preserving the town’s traditional character.

History

Established in 1902.

The first written records show that in September of 1902, there was a Haddon Heights Library Association. This was an association library with paid memberships.

The first library room was located in the Baptist Church on White Horse Pike for which a donation of a dollar a month was given. A year later the library moved above the post office at the corner of Station Avenue and White Horse Pike.

In August 1908, a request was made to Council for permission to use the Council chamber in the new Town Hall as a Library. Council agreed and the library started operating in the Town Hall.

In 1957, the Board of Trustees realized the need for larger quarters. The Library had outgrown Town Hall. In 1958, the Jr. Women’s Club made a survey of public opinion on the need for a larger Library. By 1965, federal aid, architectural plans and site were a reality. The old Town Hall was to be demolished and a new library building erected on the site.

Meet the Manager

Chris W.

Manager

Coming soon.