Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Serving all of Hudson County since March 2011Renovations Begin On New WNY Library Site
West New York's current library, located on 60th Street across from Town Hall, is over 100 years old. By the end of 2026, the Town will have a new public…
West New York’s current library, located on 60th Street across from Town Hall, is over 100 years old. By the end of 2026, the Town will have a new public library to replace it.
On Thursday afternoon, Mayor Albio Sires, the Board of Commissioners and members of the local Library Board of Trustees held a ceremonial groundbreaking inside the new location, the former Modell’s Sporting Good store located on Bergenline Avenue at the corner of 57th Street.
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The two story building will house a state of the art library, featuring more space than the current location. It will be handicapped accessible and have parking in the rear.
The estimated cost for the demolition is $1.1-million, with approximately $7-$8-million for the renovation work. The state is contributing some $6-million toward the project.
Once the new library is completed later this year, the plan is for the Police Department to move into the current location site.