Town of Kearny

Kearny Public Library

Josh Humphrey | Library Director

Josh Humphrey is a native of Kearny and a proud product of its public school system. After graduating from Kearny High School in the class of 1992, he attended Montclair State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English. While holding a part-time Monitor job in the Kearny Library, he quickly developed a passion for the work and decided to attend Rutgers University in New Brunswick, where he earned a Graduate Degree in Library Science. After working for eight years in the Morris County, NJ library system as both a Media and Reader’s Services Librarian, he was overjoyed to return to the Kearny Library as its Director in 2010. In his time as your Library Director, he has developed an even deeper appreciation of Kearny and has tried, through programming and services, to place the KPL in the center of this vibrant community. He is married to Jennifer Humphrey, one of the finest Kearny teachers. Together, they have two daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys being with his family, reading and writing poetry.
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Kearny Public Library

The Kearny Public Library consists of a main library and a branch library. The collection consists of approximately 90,000 volumes, 1,800 audio/video tapes, 400 books on cassette, and subscriptions to 150 periodicals. Access to a bank of computers and Internet is also now available.

The main library sponsors many programs for the public, a children’s “Story Telling Hour”, and cultural programs. For more information please visit the Kearny Public Library main webpage at www.kearnylibrary.org

Kearny Public Library Open for Curbside Pickup

The Kearny Public Library remains closed to the public.

Staff will be available at the Main Library (318 Kearny Ave.) from 10 AM – 5 PM. We can assist with questions over the phone and can offer curbside pickup of materials.

The Branch Library (759 Kearny Avenue) will not be staffed at all.

All fines will be forgiven if accrued during this period. Items can be kept or returned using our book drop.

We are monitoring the situation as it evolves and will keep everyone informed. Please check our website for updates and statements. If you have questions or need information, please contact the library at (201) 998-2666.

Kearny Main Library

Librarians & Board of Trustees

Library Director | Josh Humphrey
Senior Children’s Librarian | Joanne Friedman

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Elizabeth Kubowicz, President
Christine Jablonski, Vice President
Melody Connell, Treasurer
Eileen Eckel, Council Liaison
April Amenta, Board of Education Liaison
Ann Farrell, Mayor’s Alternate
Ken Davie, Attorney
Karen Pshybyshefski, Secretary
Pat Sherwen
Bernadette Titterington

Museum

Located at the Main Library building is the Kearny Museum. The museum exhibits artifacts, clothing, equipment, photographs and paraphernalia of Kearny’s past. It highlights Kearny’s history including displays on the town’s prominence as an industrial center and its reputation as Soccer Town, USA. The museum hours vary with the time of year.