GAIL ROBINSON

Library

Director

Librarians at work

Research on computers

 Using Periodicals

Welcome to the Bridgeton Free Public Library's Adult Services web page! We hope you enjoy your stay here as much as we do.

The library has caught up to the Technology Age: those of you equipped with wireless cards in your laptops can now bring your mobile computer devices into the library and get connected to the Internet. This is another service provided to the public.  And it is free of charge!

Our collection includes some 62,000 volumes, among which is the largest selection of large print books in Cumberland County.  We subscribe to nearly 120 newspapers and periodicals.  We have the Bridgeton News on microfilm back to 1900.  Our collection on South Jersey history is one of the most extensive in the area because we've been here so long.  Bridgeton has enjoyed library service since 1811, and we've been at this location since 1900.

We think of the library as a total resource center, and hope you will use us as such.  Since the advent of computers, we have access to libraries all over the country, through the InterLibrary Loan Network.  If you want something we don't have, we will be glad to get it for you. The charge for this service is only $.25.

Located on the lower level of the library is the George J. Woodruff Museum of Indian Artifacts.  Most of the collection (B.C. 9000 - A.D. 1700) was found locally. A visit to the museum is well worth your time. Check out our Woodruff Museum page.

The Bridgeton Public Library has computers with Internet access available for free public use by presenting your C.L.U.E.S. Library card. A $.50 fee plus ID will be required if you do not have your card.  Your library card must be fine free to use a computer. Users must sign up at the desk. There is a 1 hour time limit per user per day (30 minute limit between 2 and 6pm) Copies may be printed at a cost of $.15 per page, and are available at the circulation desk. The computers are for reference information. Chat rooms are not permitted.

Here you will find information on the CLUES system as well as many features to assist you in your research. In the CLUES system you will find periodical databases such as EbscoHost. EbscoHost provides full text for more than 1000 periodicals covering nearly all subjects including general reference, business, health, and much more. Clicking on the C.L.U.E.S. logo above or the link at the end of this category will take you to a database used to search magazines, newspapers, and  reference books for information on business, industry, current events, the arts, science, entertainment, etc. You can also use the on-line catalog to look up books just as you would at the library. Search the database at: Library Catalog

We welcome suggestions for library programs, services and acquisitions, or ways we may serve you better.