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Renovated CDH library branch reopens; Warren County joins MAIN Library Alliance
Summary
County officials marked the reopening of a renovated library branch with large public attendance and approved the branch’s entrance into the MAIN Library Alliance to expand patron access to materials.
Commissioner Director Jason Sarnoski told the board at its May 14 meeting that the renovated CDH library branch held a grand opening on May 10, drawing strong public turnout. Library Director Jill Butcher reported the branch hosted more than 500 people on Saturday and more than 250 visitors on Monday and Tuesday following the reopening.
The board also heard that the county library system has joined the MAIN Library Alliance, a consortium of more than 50 northern New Jersey library systems that provides reciprocal access to shared collections. Ms. Butcher said MAIN currently provides access to more than 3 million items and is expected to add three more library systems, expanding access to more than 4 million items by the end of 2026. The alliance membership was described at the meeting as a way to increase patron access without expanding local collection costs.
Why it matters: the renovated branch’s heavy attendance shows local demand for library services, and MAIN Alliance membership expands borrowing options for county patrons. The board’s discussion was informational; the meeting record shows appreciation for library staff and no formal motion was required for the membership update.
