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The vertical files contain information, articles, and clippings on local and state happenings and locations as well as biographical material. A card file containing information on local marriages, engagements, and deaths is maintained. There is also an extensive collection of postcards (circa 1905) consisting of local and state views, as well as holiday cards, the nucleus of which was the collection of Edwin S. A file of photographs of local houses, scenes, and events, old and current, is constantly being added to. The partnership and cooperation of Main’s member libraries and supporters make this all possible.The Local History Room houses bound copies of the Bernardsville News (1932 through the current year), books by local authors, minutes of local governing bodies and boards, as well as books of local interest, i.e., Somerset County, Bernards Township, Bernardsville, and other towns in the Somerset Hills, as well as parts of Morris County. Main’s commitment to cutting-edge technology inspires our patrons to “Listen, Read and Learn,” enriching their lives.

Main maintains our libraries’ computer systems and hosts a system-wide mobile app for patrons. Our library also participates in the NJ Open Borrowing program through Main, enabling patrons to borrow materials in-person from participating libraries outside the Main service area. As a member of Main, our patrons have access to over 3.1 million physical and digital items, including but not limited to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, games, and of course, books. Main’s mission is to lead and encourage collaboration, resource sharing, staff development and innovation by providing high-quality, cost-effective shared services to member libraries for their communities, fostering the exchange of ideas and experiences within our network. We are proud members of the Main Library Alliance, a nonprofit network of 49 public libraries located in Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset and Warren Counties.

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