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Current Local History Programs


Whether you are researching your family tree or an historic figure, our Elizabethtown Reading Room, on the third floor of our Main location,
is a quiet space to pursue the past. To ensure the safety and preservation of our many unique items, access to the room is granted by appointment only.
Please read the Rules of the Elizabethtown Reading Room before scheduling an appointment. Appointments must be scheduled no less than 2 weeks in advance.
To schedule an appointment, fill out the Appointment Request Form and submit by e-mail to eplreference@elizpl.org or call (908)354-6060 x7220.

The Elizabethtown Reading Room is available for appointments Mondays through Fridays:

10:00am-11:30am

12:00pm-1:30pm

2:00pm-3:30pm

4:00pm-5:30pm

No more than 2 consecutive appointments are permitted.

If you are unable to visit the library, you may submit a research request utilizing our
 
Remote Research Request Form.

The Microfilm Collection is available during all Main Branch open hours. For more information contact the
Elizabethtown Reading Room at eplreference@elizpl.org or by calling 908-354-6060 x7220.


This self-guided tour gives an overview of New Jersey's history in five struggles– moments where history is more
complicated than we have been taught. These are things you should’ve been taught, but probably weren’t.
 




 

Contact Info:
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7220
Email: eplreference@elizpl.org


Hours:
The Elizabethtown Reading Room is available for
appointments Mondays through Fridays:
10:00am-11:30am
12:00pm-1:30pm
2:00pm-3:30pm
4:00pm-5:30pm
No more than 2 consecutive
appointments are permitted.

Forms:
Appointment Request Form


Rules of the Elizabethtown Reading Room

Remote Research Request Form

Deed of Gift Form

Photographic Reproduction
Policy



For permissions to publish and for the reproduction
use fee schedule, contact the Elizabethtown
Reading Room directly.

Fees:
B&W Photocopies

10 cents per page

Color Photocopies
25 cents per page

Computer Printouts
B&W:
10 cents per page
Color: 25 cents per page