Somerset County Library System

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I
3 years ago

Superb library with beautiful location. The staff ...

Superb library with beautiful location. The staff was really nice. The place was very positive and calm. All the stuff was well maintained and displayed. The seats were comfortable enough. Overall nice library.

R
3 years ago

Very nice & big library! Lots of reference materia...

Very nice & big library! Lots of reference material, magazines and books to choose from and very helpful staff. Lots of kids books and a nice toddler area too. The website has additional resources and free family passes to reserve for museums in the NY / NJ area - that pretty cool!

P
4 years ago

The library provides a lot useful programs not jus...

The library provides a lot useful programs not just for lending books or dvd. My friend hold her painting exhibition there. Some friends are currently participating US Citizens classes there... it's really a good treasure for all ages..

S
4 years ago

I definitely love this library, not only for the b...

I definitely love this library, not only for the books, but also the activities and the staff. I love the summer reading program because it is a great way to encourage people to read over the summer. Another reason I love the library is that if you put a book on hold, you get a notification when it's ready. I love this system and I hope you do too. The app on my phone helps so much!!! One thing the library can improve is their website. This is because it is a hard to find what I'm looking for on the website. Other than that I LOVE this library!

D
4 years ago

It's a library, a central hub for publicly suppor...

It's a library, a central hub for publicly supported distribution of materials for education and entertainment. It's a media and event center for the neighborhood. Speakers and education courses are provided regularly at no additional cost. For the love of God, do not give it anything other than five stars

V
4 years ago

I love this library! Good selection of books, cds...

I love this library! Good selection of books, cds, dvds...just about everything that you can find in a library and more! Their ongoing booksale always has a treasure waiting to be found, and everyone is so friendly there. Their free museum passes are also such a wonderful treat. They do go fast, especially in the summer, so make sure to reserve them in advance. And I love the talks and lectures they have. This is probably the best library I've been to so far. Love that place!!

J
4 years ago

Great community library with lots of activities fo...

Great community library with lots of activities for kids and a great selection of modern reads. The best part is that a card gives you access to a ton of audiobooks on the Libby app. There are also tons of different clubs and weekend activities for kids of all ages.

S
4 years ago

The most quiet public library I found in the Middl...

The most quiet public library I found in the Middlesex County area( yes I tried several) with comfortable seats. Only 2 recommendations: the quiet area be in a room because patrons including some of the librarians do not whisper. There were only few places to plug my laptop so having more outlets especially for the quiet area.

D
4 years ago

I've been going to this library for 5 years now. T...

I've been going to this library for 5 years now. They have excellent kids programs and also good for entrepreneurs to work quietly = plenty of computers and space. Good hours - they are open until 9pm most days.

P
4 years ago

Nice setup. Very kid friendly. My daughter loves ...

Nice setup. Very kid friendly. My daughter loves the play area and the evening kids book readings. They have lots of good activities that are well thought out.

I took off 1 star because they have a strict rule that if theres a little rip in a single page, you have to buy the whole $25 hardcover book. I understand if its destroyed, but they take it a bit far. We're talking a 1/2 inch rip on a single page.

Other than that its a great library.

D
4 years ago

New library catalog system changed. hard to use .a...

New library catalog system changed. hard to use .and very confusing prior system was very good.. to many changes that are bad, Library has a loud conversational area that if you come to library for quiet your not going to get it there. There are no librarians to help you on sundays so if you need help or have questions you are left to getting no help. and computers are old and completely outdated!

M
4 years ago

Great Staff. I mistakenly returned my child's scho...

Great Staff. I mistakenly returned my child's school library book along with the state library book. I called and it was resolved in a blink. Saving me the stress to searching everywhere :). They equally have quiet spaces for deep work.Thanks staff.

R
4 years ago

If you are a small business owner, there are many ...

If you are a small business owner, there are many free resources to take advantage of. You can borrow sales and marketing books, listen to audio book versions (e.g., Libby), use their business research databases (e.g., ReferenceUSA), use free access to video tutorial courses (Lynda.com), and reserve their meeting rooms.

J
4 years ago

This place is always been a great place to sit dow...

This place is always been a great place to sit down and read quiet always had every book I ever needed then give you a computer use you don't have to be a member of the library I think it's a great place and everybody's nice there thanks for being a great place to relax and enjoy reading in the quiet....

Somerset County Library System

Somerset County Library System

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