News & Information
E. Louise Childs Branch of Sussex County Library System to Temporarily Close September 22 Through October 4
Contact: Julie Knapp
Sussex County Main Library
973 948-3660 ext. 3409
jknapp@sussexcountylibrary.org
Stanhope, NJ - Sussex County Library System (SCLS) announces an upcoming renovation project for the E. Louise Childs Branch in Stanhope, NJ to replace interior flooring. The branch will close Monday, September 22, and is expected to reopen its doors to the public on Monday, October 6, 2025.
Bookdrops located at the branch, and at the Hopatcong Municipal Building (111 River Styx Rd, Hopatcong), will remain open during construction and be emptied daily. Patrons with outstanding hold requests will be contacted to arrange an alternate pickup location or to extend their holds until the branch reopens. Dot Mobile Library will be making visits in the community, including Stanhope Fall Festival on Saturday, September 27.
Community members are encouraged to utilize the services and resources available at one of the five nearby SCLS branches, including the Dennis Branch, 101 Main Street, Newton; and the Franklin Branch, 103 Main Street, Franklin. Library cardholders can still access SCLS's extensive digital collection, including eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more through the library's website and digital platforms.
Visit the SCLS website for more information including open borrowing policies, hours and locations of branches, eResources, and calendar of events at https://sussexcountylibrary.org or contact the Main Library in Frankford at 973-948-3660 or email sclc@sussexcountylibrary.org. The Sussex County Library System and the E. Louise Childs Branch thank the community for their patience and support during this temporary closure.
