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WHO WE ARE:

The Main Library Alliance is a network of over 60 public libraries located in Essex, Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties.

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WHAT WE DO:

Main provides technical expertise and purchasing power to make it easier for member libraries to focus on the specific needs in their community.

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Main fosters and promotes a lifelong love of learning for everyone, from preschoolers through seniors. Help us to connect over 700,000 constituents with library resources and services.

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      Main is the engine that powers over 60 Libraries in seven counties in New Jersey. We provide quality services, programs, learning platforms, cost-sharing, and the technology framework to keep our member libraries running 24/7.

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