Union County Dispensary
Minutes Away in West Orange
The Library of New Jersey is a licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary just over the Essex County line. For most of Union County, we are a short, straightforward drive — and you can order ahead online for in-store pickup.
Adults 21+ only with valid government-issued photo ID. The Library is at 5 Washington Street, West Orange, NJ 07052. NJ Cannabis Retail License #RE000228.
A West Orange Dispensary for Union County Shoppers
If you searched for a dispensary in Union County, the honest detail is location: The Library is not inside Union County. We are a licensed New Jersey adult-use dispensary in West Orange, in neighboring Essex County, positioned right at the Essex–Union border along the I-280, I-78, and Route 24 corridors.
That border location is the point. From the northern half of Union County — Union Township, Springfield, Summit, Mountainside, Berkeley Heights, and New Providence — The Library is a quick trip using Route 24, Route 22, or the Garden State Parkway. From central and southern towns like Cranford, Westfield, Kenilworth, Roselle, and Elizabeth, it is a longer but direct drive. Order online first and your products are bagged and waiting when you arrive.
Cannabis in Union County: The Facts
- Adult-use is legal statewide. New Jersey began legal recreational cannabis sales on April 21, 2022, regulated by the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission. Source: NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
- 21+ with valid ID. Any adult 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID may purchase adult-use cannabis; no medical card is required. Source: NJ CRC adult personal use.
- A large feeder market. Union County is home to roughly 575,000 residents across 21 municipalities, one of the more densely populated counties in the state. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
- Lab-tested products only. Every cannabis product sold in New Jersey must pass state-mandated testing for potency and contaminants before it reaches the shelf. Source: NJ CRC testing requirements.
- The Library is fully licensed. We operate under NJ Cannabis Retail License #RE000228 at 5 Washington Street, West Orange, NJ 07052.
Getting Here From Union County Towns
Approximate drive times to West Orange. Traffic, route, and time of day will change these — check live directions before you leave.
Springfield
Union Township
Mountainside
Summit
Hillside
Kenilworth
Berkeley Heights
New Providence
Cranford
Roselle Park
Westfield
Elizabeth
Union County Town Guides
Town-specific directions, pickup tips, and what to expect. Start with your town:
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Reserve online before your drive from Union County.
Union County Dispensary FAQ
Is there a recreational dispensary inside Union County, NJ?
The Library of New Jersey is a licensed adult-use dispensary located in West Orange (Essex County), directly next to Union County. We are not physically inside Union County, but West Orange sits a short drive from most Union County towns via I-78, Route 22, Route 24, and the Garden State Parkway, so Union County adults 21+ regularly shop with us and use online pickup.
Which Union County towns is The Library convenient for?
Union County adults travel to The Library from Union Township, Summit, Springfield, Hillside, Mountainside, Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Cranford, Kenilworth, Roselle, Roselle Park, Westfield, Elizabeth, and surrounding communities. Towns on the northern, Essex-facing side of the county (Union Township, Springfield, Summit, Mountainside) generally have the shortest drive.
Do I need a medical card to shop as a Union County resident?
No medical card is required for recreational (adult-use) purchases. Any adult 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID is welcome. If you hold a valid New Jersey medical cannabis card you receive tax benefits, but it is not required to shop.
Can Union County shoppers order online for pickup?
Yes. Browse the live menu, reserve flower, edibles, vapes, concentrates, or pre-rolls, then pick up in West Orange at a time that works for your drive. Ordering ahead is popular with Union County commuters traveling Route 22 or the Garden State Parkway.
How do I get to The Library from Union County?
From most of Union County the simplest routes are I-78 to the Garden State Parkway North, Route 24 toward Springfield and Millburn, or Route 22 toward the Oranges, then local roads to 5 Washington Street in West Orange, NJ 07052. Always check live directions before leaving, since drive time changes with traffic.
What can Union County customers buy at The Library?
The Library carries premium recreational cannabis from licensed New Jersey cultivators: flower, pre-rolls, edibles and beverages, vape cartridges and disposables, and concentrates. Expert budtenders help match products to experience level and preferences. Selection rotates, so the live online menu is the best source for what is in stock today.
Order Online Before You Drive From Union County
Reserve from the live menu, bring valid 21+ ID, and pick up at our licensed West Orange dispensary.