Cliffside Park Free Public Library

Small Projects, Big Impact: The Cliffside Park Free Public Library stands on land that was once part of the Palisades Amusement Park. The renovated entrance to the children's room nods to history with a roller coaster, Ferris wheel cars, and ticket booths all fashioned to resemble books.

Reuse and Restoration: In December 2009, the Cliffside Park library’s interior was destroyed by a fire. The library’s tight urban site nevertheless permitted a modest addition and a renovation that created a new flow of public spaces.

Youth Spaces: The Cliffside Park Free Public Library stands on land that was once part of the Palisades Amusement Park. The renovated entrance nods to history with a roller coaster, Ferris wheel cars, and ticket booths all fashioned to resemble books.