Why Become a Library Champion?

Library Champions are people who love their libraries and want to be in the know about issues that may affect them.  Being a Library Champion means:

•  Giving us your email address so that we can contact you when needed.

•  Taking appropriate action such as phone calls, emails to legislators or simply talking to your neighbors about the value of library services.

When you become a Library Champion we promise that we will only use your email address to contact you on issues affecting library service.  We will never share, or sell, your contact information.  Please join us in preserving library service in New Jersey.  Click on the red icon to the left to become a Library Champion.

New Jersey Libraries - Busier Than Ever

According to the latest data your public library is a very busy place.

• 48,531,094  annual visits to public library
• 59,800,386 items checked out- up 4 million from last year
• 8,405,278 questions asked
• 3,686,779 programs attended
• 144,105 NJ children read 1,992,427 books during summer reading last year.
• 68% of the American Public have a library card
• 83% of New Jersey residents say funding public libraries is a good investment  (source: 2007 Potomac Public Opinion Survey)
• 71% of New Jersey residents believe a public library is an essential service for the community- not a cultural amenity. (source: 2007 Potomac Public Opinion survey)

Tell Us Your Story

Libraries transform lives everyday.  Click here to see how!

Do you have a story about how libraries (or the people that work there) have helped you?  Please tell us! 

Did You Know That In Just One Day

126,626 books, movies and more were borrowed

24,153 people used computers

15,053 questions were answered

1,015 people got employment help

1,121 programs were offered

892 people learned computer skills