Mailing Books to Salem County Jail: Why Only Barnes & Noble Works (and how to do it)

Salem County Jail only accepts books, magazines, and newspapers ordered through barnesandnoble.com and shipped directly from Barnes & Noble fulfillment. The "shipped directly" part is critical - if your order gets routed through a third-party seller or ships from anywhere other than Barnes & Noble, expect it to be rejected. Treat this as a strict vendor-only policy, not a suggestion.

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• ✓ Publications or correspondence with information about explosives
• ✓ Publications or correspondence with information about weapons
• ✓ Publications or correspondence with information about controlled dangerous substances
• ✓ Publications or correspondence with escape plans
• ✓ Publications or correspondence with lock picking or locking devices
• ✓ Anything that might pose a threat to the security or orderly operation of the correctional facility

Even if a book doesn't fall into an obvious restricted category, jail administration can still refuse publications they consider inappropriate or a security risk. Unsure about a title - especially anything that could seem instructional or security-related? Confirm before you order. It'll save you time and money.

Before shipping anything, double-check the address. The jail's mail information lists 125 Cemetery Road, Woodstown, NJ 08098 - but a separate registration form shows 135 Cemetery Road, Woodstown, NJ 08098. That one-digit difference could mean the difference between delivery and a return. Verify the correct address with the jail before placing your order.

Address the shipment with the incarcerated person's full name, and include your full name and return address as the sender. Incorrectly addressed mail gets sent back. Mail without sender information may be destroyed. Questions about addressing? Call 856-769-4300 and select option 1.

1. Choose an approved item - Stick to books, magazines, or newspapers and avoid anything that could be refused for security reasons.
2. Order through barnesandnoble.com - Salem County Jail only accepts publications ordered from barnesandnoble.com.
3. Confirm it ships directly from Barnes & Noble - Make sure the order is fulfilled/shipped by Barnes & Noble (not a marketplace/third-party seller).
4. Use the correct jail address - The jail’s mail page lists 125 Cemetery Road, Woodstown, NJ 08098, but another form lists 135 Cemetery Road; verify the correct street number before you send.
5. Include the required name details - Address the package with the incarcerated person’s full name, and ensure your full name and return address are included.
6. Keep your order confirmation - Save your receipt/order details in case the package is delayed or rejected and you need to follow up.
7. Call to confirm if you’re unsure - For mail questions, dial 856-769-4300 and choose option 1.

Policies change, and Salem County Jail has two different street numbers floating around in official materials (125 Cemetery Road vs. 135 Cemetery Road). The easiest way to avoid a returned package? Call before you order. Dial 856-769-4300 (option 1) and ask which address publishers should use - plus whether there are any recent changes to what's accepted.

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• ✓ Order books, magazines, or newspapers from barnesandnoble.com and make sure they ship directly from Barnes & Noble
• ✓ Avoid publications with content about explosives, weapons, controlled dangerous substances, escape plans, or lock picking/locking devices (or anything that threatens facility security)
• ✓ Include the incarcerated person’s full name and your full name plus return address
• ✓ Call 856-769-4300 (option 1) to confirm the correct address and current mail rules before you send