Mission:

The Wayne Public Library is committed to providing outstanding materials, access and services that assist the individuals’ quest for knowledge and provides for an informed citizenry in a democratic society. It serves the life-long informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.

Goals:

- Access to Service: To provide residents of all ages with convenient access to library collections and services.

- Collections: To make available to all residents current, high demand items and older but still useful materials in a variety of formats, and in sufficient quantities to meet their needs.

- Reference Services: To make available to all residents accurate, complete and timely information services to meet their diverse needs.

- Service to Children: To provide children and parents with literature based activities and early exposure to reading. To supplement the educational experience of children with educational, informational and entertainment materials.

- Public Awareness: To insure that residents are knowledgeable about library services and activities and actively support this valuable community resource.

- Resource Sharing: To share knowledge, equipment and materials with other agencies to promote the best patron service at the lowest cost.

History:

Wayne Township and its 27 square miles of rolling, lake darted country was not always known as Wayne. It was not always part of Passaic County. Long before the coming of the White Man, it was inhabited by quiet, industrious Indians who farmed the rich meadowlands and hunted and fished in the woods and streams. Their legacy to us lies in the many place names of Indian origin, which have given their identity to our countryside.

In 1837, the residents of Wayne found themselves in Manchester Township in the newly named Passaic County.

Today Wayne offers many things for people of all ages; nursery schools, excellent elementary and secondary schools, churches for all faiths, an excellent modern library, convenient shopping centers, swimming pools, lakes and organized recreation for all to provide quality living for today's citizens.