(9/15/26) Tonight's excellent zoom presentation was dedicated to American Artist & Illustrator…read moreMaxfield Parrish (7/25/1870 - 3/30/1966) & the Golden Age of American Illustration. His works featured distinctive saturated hues and idealized neo-classical imagery. Many of his works featured his mistress as a model. Parrish's wife was his muse in earlier works. Parrish was famous for using the color "Colbalt Blue". He loved landscape painting which is displayed in the Plainfield Townhall, Plainfield, NH. Learned that the artist realized big money was in mass reproductions of his works. Many thanks to Mallory Mortillaro for a wonderful presentation! The next zoom presentation is on (Wednesday) 9/23/26 @ 7 PM EST: Author Talk with Michael C. Gabriele's Colonial Taverns of NJ. Check out madisonnjlibrary.org to register for the next zoom event.

The Library was okay! I know I have to pay a late fee when I be checking out the items physical…read morecopy and electronic materials at this library.

The library has oodles of events. I just heard that there…read morewas a dog event! So I had to see what it was all about. So Branson the 15 yr old chihuahua is a therapy dog and he makes people feel calm and at ease. Reading to Dogs event! So folks feel less stress. People read to him and he enjoyed it. Sweet and gentle doggy. I got a kick out of it. Such a charming town and library. I'm so glad they welcome folks to enjoy such an event. Such a simple joy. Thanks to the Branson and his owner for the work they do! They made reading books extra fun. Right! What happens- Just bring a book to the community room and read. Tip: Check the schedule for changes but I understand that Branson the chihuahua comes every other Friday.

I want to thank the Librarian who helped set me up on a computer today using her library card to do…read moreso and then helped me make some printouts. She was very pleasant and courteous in going out of her way to help me. She truly made my experience at the Bucks County Free Library a pleasant and efficient one.

Wonderful library in a small town! I came here for a free movie viewing of "Baby Driver" and it was…read moregreat! Lots of really kind older people come here often. It's a great place to study or to just chill in a quiet and comfy environment. The books and shelves are arranged well and they have a cool display of current/popular books. I was amazed by the extensive DVD/Blu-ray collection!! I will definitely be coming back here again!

I've always passed thru Edison or made a stop or two. Seems like a nice town and there is a small…read moretown feel here. Tons of shopping in the area and at times I will travel from Queens to do some.

In visiting I stopped into the Edison library for the first time. The (G) ground floor was the…read morechildren's department (2) boys & (2) girls restrooms. The (1) 1st floor - upper level was quite disappointing after speaking to a librarian worker. I wasn't a resident so I put a deposit down to print and requested a temporary pass to use the computer. After, printing I needed to deposit an additional funds to print further. So, the librarian tells me in order to add more funds she needs the computer I was utilizing. I told her #6...Loudly, she says to me we don't have any computers with that number. So, as I knew i was right and the worker they hired was clueless working at the INFORMATION DESK. She ignorantly became loud telling me they have no such numbers..i need the computer #... So, as the woman standing in the back watch me as I took a picture of the Computer then I went back up to the Information desk to reiterate to the non knowledgeable librarian that rudely was a disgrace to me. This place does not have private secluded rooms where you can study, read, use online computer without being disturbed. It's too close proximity.

When I was a little boy, and my grandparents lived in Cranford at that time, they would take me…read morehere just to read and borrow some books. My dad did the same thing too, and this was the first library that I've ever been to in my life. Now let's move on to the present. Recently, my dad and I came here to check out the book sale. For this, we had to go to the Book Cellar, which was in a separate entrance on the side of the building. There, we saw a lot of old books that were for sale at really cheap prices. Usually, we end up buying something here, but in the end, we bought nothing. Another reason why we came here was to pick up some tax forms. The other libraries in my area ran out of them, and we were told that we had to print them online. Tax season is stressful enough (unless you're getting a refund), but we don't need to add to the stress by printing online with our own, expensive ink and paper. Thankfully, this library had a lot of tax forms in stock. So we grabbed what was necessary for the submission of our tax returns. In order to get to the book cellar, you have to utilize the separate entrance in order to go down stairs. If you want to go into the main library from there, you have to exit the building and head to the front of the building to enter. Unfortunately, there's no way to enter the main building without going outside. But, if you want to buy a good old book, or borrow a new one, or pick up some tax forms, then you have to do what must be done. Overall, I'm a fan.

The Cranford Public Library has, by far, the most eclectic and interesting collection of blues,…read morerock, folk, country, and popular music CD's I have found in any of the dozen-or-so local community libraries that I have checked out in this part of NJ. It participates in the MURAL program, so residents of 40 different neighboring communities can register here for free borrowing privileges. Non-Cranford residents can borrow six CD's at a time for up to 2 weeks each. They also have a decent DVD collection, and, unlike other area libararies who charge a fee, DVD borrowing here is free. Their CD collection includes some real gems, by great, obscure artists, including Blind Willie Johnson, Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, Little Willie John, The Mississippi Sheiks, Rev. Gary Davis, and Tim Hardin. Also, rather than just a smattering of random albums by more well-known acts, you will find relatively comprehensive catalogs by Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, the Beatles, the Stones, The Band, Dylan, Springsteen, Van Morrison, Elton John, Tom Petty, Zeppelin, Santana, Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, etc, etc. Besides my own musical likes, they also have plenty of jazz, opera, classical, and international music CD's. The library also runs many events and programs including a film series, free live concerts, educational seminars, and several book sales each year.

My home away from home. A great library in many ways. Everyone is so friendly! I love the book…read moreshop, always leave with a great new book for .50 cents or $1.00. A Beautiful library, I love to sit on the rocking chairs on the porch, in the shade, read, and watch the town. It's a terrific library!

The library is small and lacking in some of the newer books, but has a super friendly and competent…read morestaff. They have a small parking lot out back which I didn't know existed at first. That is where the night drop is.

I work in the area of Kenilworth. I came to this library seeking an article/information for a…read moreproject I was working on. I had no clue where to begin. Luckily, I was helped by one of their staff member who help me gather everything I needed to complete my report. Thanks Guys.

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.