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Restoration News (Option D)
The library is open Regular hours until early October 2026 · Updated 25 August 2026

Tewksbury Township Public Library

What the restoration means for your visit

Our building is being restored. Here is when we close, where to find us, and how to keep borrowing throughout.

Are you open right now? Yes Regular hours, no changes yet.
When do you close? Early October Closed 4–6 months. Reopening spring 2027.
Where do I go then? 18 Miller Ave A 9-minute walk down the street.

Latest news

25 August 2026

Design documents finalized, bids expected in September

Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects have qualified several potential construction firms and are finalizing the design and contract documents that will be included in the request to bid the project. We expect to receive bids and select a contractor in September 2026.

The Library Board has signed and returned the New Jersey Historic Trust grant agreement and is awaiting final approval of the paperwork, which is necessary before construction can start. We expect construction to begin in October 2026.

You can still borrow, request, print, and read

While the building is closed, limited in-person service moves to the Christian Education Building in Oldwick. Here is what carries on.

Books & media

A limited selection of new books and DVDs for adults, teens, and children will be on hand. Most of our collection goes into storage, but inter-library loan keeps running.

Holds & pick-ups

Browse the Hunterdon County catalog, request anything from the whole MAIN system, and collect it at our temporary location.

Printing & Wi-Fi

Black-and-white and color printing, a copier-scanner, and public Wi-Fi for your own laptop or tablet.

Storytime

Storytime continues outdoors at the new location until late October. Regular community group meetings cannot be hosted in the pop-up space.

Finding the temporary location

While we are closed, visit Christian Education Building
18 Miller Avenue Oldwick, NJ 08858 A 9-minute walk from the library — about 0.4 miles.
Map showing the walking route from Tewksbury Township Library on Old Turnpike Road to the Christian Education Building at 18 Miller Avenue, a 9-minute walk of about 0.4 miles.
Walking route from the library to 18 Miller Avenue.

Photos from the project

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The library before restoration begins.
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Inside our temporary home on Miller Avenue.
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Work underway on the west wall.

The full schedule

Tewksbury Library Restoration Project timeline, September 2026. Early September 2026: engineering completed and bids solicited. Late September 2026: bids evaluated, terms negotiated, and construction contract awarded. Early October 2026: permitting completed, library closed and moved to temporary location. Mid October 2026: construction team on site and restoration begun. February to April 2027: restoration completed and site cleaned up. March to May 2027: materials and furnishings returned and library reopened.
Dates are estimates and will be updated as the project moves forward. Scroll sideways on a small screen.

Questions patrons ask

When exactly will the library close?
Early October 2026, once permitting is complete and the construction contract is signed. We will post the exact date here and in the newsletter as soon as it is confirmed.
How long will it be closed?
Four to six months. The restoration is projected to finish between February and April 2027, with the building reopening between March and May 2027 once furnishings are returned.
Can I return books while you are closed?
Yes. Returns can be made at our temporary location at 18 Miller Avenue during open hours.
What if the book I want is in storage?
Request it through inter-library loan. You can access the full Hunterdon County catalog and the wider MAIN system and pick items up at the temporary location.
Will there be a place to sit and work?
The pop-up space is smaller than the library, but public Wi-Fi, printing, and a copier-scanner will be available for patrons who need them.
Will Storytime and programs continue?
Storytime continues outdoors at the new location until late October. Regular community group meetings cannot be accommodated in the pop-up space.
How do I stay up to date?
This page is updated at each stage of the project, and updates also appear in the monthly newsletter.

Still need help?

The Library Board will keep sharing updates as the project moves forward. We appreciate our patrons’ patience while this essential work gets under way.

This restoration is funded in part by a $430,213 matching grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust. Phase 3 — interior furnishings, shelving, finishes, lighting, and technology — is still being funded.

Where to find us

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