THE SUSSEX COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

Collections

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Special Collections

The Main Library archives a Sussex County History collection that includes a selection of maps.
The Dorothy Henry Library in Vernon has an extensive vertical file of local information.
The E. Louise Childs Library in Hopatcong has a strong collection of local information that includes reference materials, township codes, a vertical file, and photographs.
The Franklin Library houses the Stephens Collection  that includes books, maps, photos, letters and articles collected by F.J. Stephens, a Franklin, NJ native and former college engineering professor.  The subject matter of the collection pertains to  the history of mining in the Franklin area. 

Genealogy

The Main Library houses the Crawn Collection of local genealogy.  Click HERE for extensive additional genealogical information.

Downloadable Audiobooks

Use your PC, iPod, or MP3 player to listen to audiobooks downloaded from Overdrive's ListenNJnw program. Click here for details.

Magazines

Click HERE for a complete list of magazine holdings.

Microfilm/Fiche Collections

Sussex County Library has been a depository for United States Government publications 1986.  It is a selective depository, receiving 10% of the publications distributed by the Government Printing Office (GPO).  Our holdings include books, pamphlets, maps, microfiche and electronic resources.

These publications are available for browsing, photocopying, and in limited instances, for borrowing.  We have computer workstations in each library branch that provides access to the many government resources on the web as well as through this website.

For general information on the depository collections, please contact the reference desk at the Main Library via
e-mail or at 973-948-3660.   For more in-depth information contact Susan McCabe or Anna Marie Bateman.