Coming June 2026 – Anne M. Wodnick Clayton Library
The new Anne M. Wodnick Clayton Library will offer the same high-quality services that residents have come to expect from the Gloucester County Library System.
Located at 730 N. Delsea Drive in Clayton, this new building will have a range of amenities including:
- Brand new facility and furniture
- Welcoming children’s area
- Meeting spaces for community use
- Dedicated adult and children’s programming
- Computers, laptops, and Wi-Fi access
- Free public parking
Want to see more about the building? View the Clayton Branch Library Floor Plan
Clayton Build Progress
The month of December saw the beginnings of the library start to take shape and, now that we are in February, there is even more progress that has been made. Stone is being added to the exterior, the interior walls are starting to take shape, and a roof has been added.
The Clayton Library continues to move along! In the month of December, a lot of progress was made. It’s great to see the walls up and the library beginning to really take shape.
Progress on the Clayton Branch continues! On 11/21, photos were taken of the progress of the build and the fantastic workers bringing the new library to life.
Clayton Groundbreaking Ceremony
The groundbreaking took place on May 12th, 2025:
View the Press Release
Gloucester County Library System Awarded $3 Million Grant to Build New Library in Clayton
The Gloucester County Library System (GCLS) is proud to announce the award of $3,000,000 in grant funding under the New Jersey State Library’s Capital Projects Fund: Community Center Digital Connect program. This grant will allow GCLS to construct a brand-new library at 730 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ, providing residents with expanded access to vital library services and resources.
“The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners is committed to investing in our communities and ensuring that residents have access to top-notch educational and technological resources,” said Commissioner Director Frank J. DiMarco. “This new library in Clayton will be a tremendous asset, offering a modern space for learning, community engagement, and enrichment.”
The new facility will offer the same high-quality services that residents have come to expect from GCLS libraries. Features will include dedicated adult and children’s programming, meeting spaces, public computers, free patron parking, and a welcoming children’s area.
“The Gloucester County Library System continues to be an invaluable resource for our residents,” said Commissioner Liaison Joann Gattinelli. “This project represents our support for literacy, lifelong learning, and community connectivity. We are excited to see this vision become a reality.”
“This grant is a monumental step forward in our mission to provide equitable access to information, technology, and learning opportunities for all residents,” said GCLS Director Carolyn Oldt. “We are excited to bring a state-of-the-art library to Clayton, fostering a space for education, innovation, and community engagement.”
GCLS acknowledges the strong commitment and collaboration of the Gloucester County Board of Commissioners, the Gloucester County Library Commission, and the Borough of Clayton in making this project possible. The library is expected to be completed by May 2026, and GCLS will provide regular progress updates to the community throughout the construction process.
For more information and updates on the new Clayton library, visit https://www.gcls.org/ or follow GCLS on social media.
This project is being supported, in whole or part, by federal award number CPFFNO185 awarded to the State of New Jersey by the U.S. Department of Treasury.