A large selection of books around each nook and cranny, and a cafe too…read more This multi level library is a bit dated looking, but beneath that, it's a big space with dedicated areas for children, fiction, nonfiction, etc. They have quite a few new book recommendations on display which is helpful for browsing. There's a lot of seating throughout and you should be able to find a quiet spot. They have the newer self checkout kiosks now so you don't have to chit chat if that's not your thing. The librarians do seem friendly though. The cafe isn't open past 6 on any day but it seems to have sandwiches, soups and baked goods; there are a few tables to sit as well. Parking lot is large and shared with the municipal building. An easy walk into town for food and shopping.

Excellent. They have a quiet section which is enforced. The place is big, nice and clean. Great…read moreplace to study and good hours. Ample parking.

My husband and I visited the Paramus Public Library for the first time over the weekend. We went…read morethere to see David Hamburger, an American fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter based in Austin, TX . His acoustic blues set was part of the library's Sunday Session Concerts series. We were pleasantly surprised to see a large audience gather that day at a library. Also, the room where the performance took place was really nice and the sound was good there - impressive for a library. I looked at their website a few days prior to the performance and saw that there's a lot of great programming at PPL. Paramus has a really nice public library - what a great resource for the community!

Their extensive collection of large-print books is what I appreciate the most. Their Friends group…read morealso runs a nice used-book sale (also a jewelry sale I've never attended, so I can't address that).

I really love this library I never been to this big main library in a long time. I really enjoyed…read morereading.

Magnificent building and heritage. The Newark Public Library, built of brick and faced with Indiana…read morelimestone, was dedicated on March 14, 1901. It has served the public brilliantly ever since, providing an impressive range of books and services, despite its small size and limited funding. Its employees are kind and attentive. We especially enjoyed the room dedicated to Philip Roth, one of Newark's most famous former residents, who has written compellingly on his upbringing. Library membership is open to those who work in Newark as well as it residents.

I love my local library! Seriously Chrissy, the worst library you've ever gone to?! Bah humbug!…read more I've never found this library to be overly "loud." And the staff are nothing but kind and helpful! Sure this library is much tinier than other libraries but it's just what one needs. If they don't carry a book or movie you can easily order it from the library computer system, and it will arrive within a few days. I personally love this library because of the kids section downstairs. My daughter LOVES going to the library! She loves story time (shoutout to Miss Erin and Miss Nina) and the arts and crafts that sometimes goes along with it. They have puzzles for the kids to play with and other fun games. The library even holds fun events for people of all ages - in the library and on The Village Green. There is knitting, movie night, yoga, crafts, etc! They hold a kickoff to the summer reading season on The Village Green and one night they had a telescope night where you could look at the moon and Saturn. My little one loved it! Thanks for having so many fun activities! I look forward to what the future holds for my little local library.

Very pleasant and helpful staff and librarians! Love the online system for requests. I place my…read morerequests and get text and email notifications. I know when to pick up and when the books are due back. So you can pop in to grab your books or media and be on your way in minutes. This library has a variety of programs and clubs/groups that meet across a pretty wide range. Tonight there was a light opera group preforming.. Bergen county has a pretty great library system and loans to member libraries card holders. Another thing that this library often has are discount coupons for broadway and off broadway shows in the city. They even sometimes have dinner theater discounts. People often forget that tax forms and public transportation schedules are often available too. Media isn't just books on tape. It is music and movies too, check it out. Be a Uber Recycler and use your library!

A few weeks ago, I went to study at the Livingston Public Library on a Sunday. I needed a quiet…read moreplace to work. I found a spot in the reference section and was able to get a few hours of study there. Plus, the Livingston Public Library is also part of BCCLS (sounds like "buckles"), which stands for the Bergen County Cooperative Library System. Within the BCCLS network, you can borrow books, media, and other lendable materials from any of the libraries in the system as long as you're a resident from one of the participating libraries' municipalities. This is a nice library with lots of natural light pouring into the rooms. It's a great resource for the nearby community, plus there are some interesting displays about local town history (Rikers Art Hill and hometown, Nobel Laureate Roger Yonchien Tsien (錢永健).

User since my 3 daughers each went to Ms Gina over a decade ago, and stull finf it among he best…read moreplaces in Essex Co. Staff were a bit forlorn but brave when they has makeshify desk after the leaks. On National Librarian Day a month month I brought in biscuits for staff and always say how grateful I am for their professionalism. From Amy Babcock to all the check in patient staff thanks for your special and kind service. We should all try to express delight and joy in their help in accessing books and activities . @patricia/others: if there is a disturbing person /kids carrying on which I too have seen, speak up! Same with other as as loud talking or in other states limiting book choices , act as a citizen as we alll should be in a free country and state.

My 1 1/2 yo son come multiple times a month, and I am very impressed by the library offering an…read moreentire floor for children. My son really enjoys the kids' room where there are misc. toys, and he can play there for a solid 30mins. The books offered are also wonderful, better selection than some of the other local libraries I've been to. I like that they have the flap books for little kids where the kids can open up a flap and something is revealed underneath. The books are taken very good care of. The library also boasts a really full event calendar, from story time to crafts to live music. I was thoroughly impressed that the live music performer goes an entire hour singing kids' songs, I'd have expected just 30mins! I took off one star because I've only used the outdoor book return dropoff box once when the library was closed, and 2 of 6 books I returned were never scanned in. I only found out when the library sent me a reminder email of the books I had to return still. I called the library, the librarian looked at the shelves and found the 2 books. She apologized and said I'm all set. I'm glad they found the books on the shelves because I'm not sure how long it would've taken to dispute that I in fact returned the books, but I was put off by the fact that the library wasn't careful with scanning all the books in. I recommend returning all books with a librarian so they scan the books in right away, rather than the outside book returns bin.

I really love the Hoboken Public Library. The librarians are kind and helpful. I always appreciate…read morethe expansive collection and online offerings as well.

I go to this branch library because it's much closer to my house. Considering the fact that it's…read moremerely a smaller branch, they have a really nice selection of books to read, including the more recent best sellers.

I came to use the library on wednesday (extended hours of operation day) around 7:15pm and the…read morelibrary was closed. Disappointed that, as a resident of the town, I couldn't use the library to study after work.

Beautiful municipal library, with access to books, media, computers, wifi, magazines, local events…read more(music, games, lessons, and more) and within the municipal library system you can borrow books from more than 70 partner libraries in the state. While it doesn't have every book, they do take suggestions on books if they're not available via e-book or in any of the libraries. Older books can be a harder find. Lovely space inside, a good sized kid's section and areas to study or read quietly. Friendly staff! Plenty of free parking outside, near the high school circle loop. Watch out for the speed bumps, one way roads.