Seeing is believing...
The Holmdel library recently moved into the Bell Labs building in Holmdel ( the Yelp address should be updated to : 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733 as indicated in google maps ). The library's new location is a MUST see site in central jersey if not all of NJ. The library is now housed in the the historical bell labs building - the building itself is said to have the same square footage as the Empire State building. The Holmdel library is one of many IT business is that is in process of being housed in the space. The library itself is located on the first floor in a sub-section on the side of the facility opposite of iCIMS corporation - it is very beautifully designed learning center, has a nice clean modern look, huddle spaces, nice seating arrangements, wonderful open views facing the lake in front of the complex, conference rooms for 20 and up to 100+ people and has a children's area as well. But what is really amazing about this space is the unreal interior design of the entire facility. The Bell labs building which houses the library is absolutely enormous inside, it is a massive open space that is beautifully designed. The vision for the facility is to not only include the library but many businesses and restaurants and eventually making it into an indoor Main Street - this is a totally new concept that will revolutionize the way we look at suburban planning. It is unlike any building in New Jersey that you can imagine, especially when you walk in and take in the view - it is simply breath taking and stunning when you walk into the main corridor and see the vastness of the space. Again seeing is definitely believing and eventually this will be an amazing destination for NJ. Would highly recommend to see if you're in the area or looking for a place to study, doing remote work or want to see something new.
Tips / Pros:
- Very easy to get to as it is located right off of exit 114 off Garden State Parkway
- Beautiful surrounding area of Holdmel and Middletown NJ with lots of nature, farms and beautiful homes and great facilities ( Holmdel Park and Deep Cut Gardens and downtown Red bank are within a 15 minute driving radius from the facility, great places to go to after you visit here )
- Great place to take kids that are into technology and architecture : their imagination will run wild when seeing the space
- try parking in center by visitor entrance ( otherwise it's a long walk to the cafe in the center )
- library is opposite iCIMS on main floor ( Library is labeled as Library and learning center )
- there are fooseball tables on far ends ( kids will enjoy this )
- lots of seating on green turf
- great place to do indoor walking or relax during a cold day
- check out the technology displays of historical bell lab technology
- free WiFi connection available
- parking is free
- They are planning to offer rental space for halls, offices and private events ( great for local business and those planning their next conference or get together ) read more