Summit Library is very nice. Many things in Summit are expensive. Library is not. It is in fact…read morecompletely free. It is filled with books. Also many cds and dvds. You can also get seeds. You don't borrow the seeds. You get to keep them. Well, I suppose if you plant them they cease to be seeds and then become plants. They have these weird digital audiobooks you borrow. And for some reason you need to plug your headphones into them. The. You can listen to a book. They also have a library of things. You can borrow a microscope or a telescope and plenty of things not scope related. Also, museum and zoo passes. Those will get you into a museum or zoo for free. And thy have computers. Library is really pretty cool. Parking is not free. Which seems odd. But you could probably find free parking somewhere nearby and then walk to the library. Library doesn't charge late fees any more. I guess they felt it wasn't worth it. Go to the library and read something. Your brain is not full. That's what I would say to my students when I taught 7th grade math and sometimes I would sneak in some science or some other interesting thing. And when the kids would complain that I had added additional knowledge I would say, it's okay, your brain is not full.

This library repeatedly gives up its prime work and reading space for shopping. No other places to…read morework that have power. No place to read quietly. Can we please make the library a place where there is no financial transaction? Seriously. Why does this keep happening here. This is a library not a mall.

An amazing community library in the heart of downtown Chatham. The great things about this library…read moreor that they have various events for children as well as adults. In addition they have a great library of DVDs that you can take out and even have a current releases which can be rented for one dollar for overnight. The staff is wonderful and the library is an inviting area with free Wi-Fi

It's great for kids program! I like the staff both adult and kids section except the person named…read more"Nolan" in the kids section (blond hair lady who works at kids section during the weekday). She shouldn't be at the kids section since she isn't friendly and yelled at the kids all the time or she doesn't understand the kids. She should move from this kids section to other dept.

I love this library. It's quaint but has a robust collection of books and various forms of media,…read moreand the is a fairly large computer area as well. The staff are very kind and helpful, particularly in the children's section. I always hate when I have to leave this library, and need to make it a priority to spend more time here ... "Read more, learn more, change the globe" -Nas ;)

A wonderful library with innovative programs, a vast selection of books, plenty of places to read…read moreand study, and the most helpful, knowledgeable librarians. This is my happy place.

Clean, quiet and nicely stocked. The library is just under the Millburn train tracks from Essex &…read moreLackawanna. There's a beautiful art exhibition in the front, an orchid and plant garden by the spiral staircase and plenty of seating. Especially if you need to wait for a train. I was surprised and entertained by a glass box full of surprise poetry. I read a few and they were lovely. The paper flowers above the poetry display were very creative.

Airy , high ceilings , bright lighting , strong WI-FI & lots of outlets…read more.. separate rooms for teens after school & small children Mini art gallery at the front foyer The largest dvd/Blu-ray collection I've seen at a library yet , so cancel that streaming service Steps away from the mill burn hip strip if you're feeling for a quick bite or coffee

A really big spacious library to study in with plenty of comfy seating and natural light. Also has…read moreeasily accessible water fountains and bathrooms and lots of parking.

Indeed, the Florham Park Library is a modern facility with plenty of parking, and a good selection…read moreof books from which to borrow or simly sit back and read while there. They also have regularly scheduled interesting events for a variety of ages. One thing more that adds to the experience is the helpful, friendly staff - from the front desk to the tech support.

Great library with kids section, DVD, CD and even vinyl records. Hosts small events on a regular…read morebasis.

This is an extensive modern two floor library offering a full range of educational and…read moreentertainment options. E=Books, autobooks, DVD movies, sheet music, film resources, WiFi, computers, 500+ continuing educational and personal development courses both self-paced and instructor led, as well as, a large children's section. My favorite part of the library is the online access to 7,000+ online newspapers and magazines. The worldwide selection of the top newspapers from around the the world is an indispensable resource for me. I also find my favorite periodicals as well, like Scientific American. Science News, Smithsonian, National Geographic and Discovery magazine. You can have most of their materials shipped to your local library which can be very convenient. Download their cloud library app for further offerings.

They have a good selection of all sorts of media, the staff are exceptionally helpful, and the…read morefacility is comfortable and spacious. The actual building itself seems a bit older, but it ticks all the boxes. Its something nice to be able to have a well organized place to do research.

I am assessed an outrageous $277 per year in property taxes just to fund the operating budget of…read morethis, my community public library. I get little benefit, because I don't borrow books. Their collection is very limited, anyway. I do love music, but, unfortunately, their collection of compact discs is small and pathetic. To add insult to injury, when I offered to donate a substantial number of CD's from my personal collection, the director dismissively turned me down. Even if she couldn't be bothered to put them out for loan, she could have accepted them and held them aside for their semi-annual fund-raising book sale. I am annoyed that my taxes pay this lazy woman's salary. So, I gave my CD's to the awesome Cranford library, who are always looking to bolster their impressive collection, and were happy to take them.

Bland new library in Union, NJ. We had some small library around area, but now we have big library…read morein the center of town, next to city hall. There is big parking in the back. Small one in front. Library is in new building shared with art theatre. Nice welcome addition to Union, NJ just opened in 6/2025.

I've been looking forward to the opening of our new library for over a year, and unfortunately, my…read morefirst visit was disappointing. I really wanted to love this space and make it a regular stop for my kids and me, but our experience left me feeling unwelcome. When I arrived, I wasn't greeted at all. The staff at the front desk were engaged in a personal conversation and didn't acknowledge me for several minutes, even though I was standing in line clearly waiting for assistance... I had a few questions and just needed some direction, but felt overlooked and ignored from the moment I walked in. Later during our visit, we were in the soft foam children's reading area. I removed my Crocs so I could sit comfortably on the foam blocks and read with my toddlers, assuming that shoes weren't meant to be worn in that particular area on the mats to keep it clean and safe for kids. A staff member by the name of Emily Head of youth services) asked me quite abruptly to put my shoes back on. I politely explained that we were sitting in the foam block area and that's why my shoes were off, but she responded with , "Well, that's very unsavory," and laughed. (Not in a friendly way) in front of others. It was embarrassing and completely unnecessary, especially since we weren't causing any disruption and were quietly reading together. After that exchange, I no longer felt comfortable in the space and decided to leave. We had walked 30 minutes in the heat to get there, excited to enjoy the new facility, but instead left feeling disappointed and dismissed. I truly hope the library staff can work on being more welcoming, especially to families and caregivers who just want a safe and calm space for their children to enjoy books. First impressions matters and unfortunately, this one missed the mark.

Books are like drugs and this library's a great dealer! With an excellent children's section that…read moreboasts a puppet theater, Lego stations, board games, educational computer games, and live shows and activities, my kids enjoy a couple hours here every visit and can't wait to come back. For all ages, they have books, ebooks, DVDs ($1 rental), game clubs, craft and learning workshops, and Rosetta Stone for 31 languages for free (off of their website https://www.sfplnj.org/). The staff's super helpful and accessible in person (during non-covid times) and via phone (973-376-4930) and email (questions@sfplnj.org). With so much offered for free or nearly free, I just can't get enough! NOTES/TIPS: **During covid times, they provide curbside contactless pick-up of books you request. They also offer a "Pick Five" service where you tell a librarian via email or phone a couple of books or authors you fancy, then they'll put together a package of 5 similar books you might also enjoy. **Returned books remain in quarantine for 1 week before they can be borrowed again. **This library's part of a book lending system called "Libraries of Middlesex" where you can hold and borrow books from 31 other libraries in Union and Middlesex Counties. **Wheelchair-accessible, gender-neutral restrooms. **Free wi-fi 24/7 even outside the building where there are benches.