First time with an inter library loan book…read more Must keep the label on the book cover Need to visit library to renew this book one time Grateful

Fantastic library . So huge and well maintained . They have a small community room which we went…read moreto. Nice for a small event . Restrooms were ok. Parking was a bit wierd with a lot of one-ways .. conveniently located . Thumbs up.

We come here almost every day with my 4-year-old daughter, so this library has definitely become…read moreone of our favorite places! She absolutely loves the children's room. There's so much to keep kids busy -- a play kitchen, puppet stand, LEGOs, little marketplace, toys, and kid-friendly iPads with educational apps. Everything is also very well organized, which I really appreciate as a parent. Their book selection is great too. We especially love the Wonderbooks and Beginner Reader section and almost always leave with a few books to take home. But honestly, one of our favorite things about this library is all the children's events. The programs are educational and fun at the same time, so the kids are actually enjoying themselves while learning something new. Their craft events are especially good. Even the smallest details are planned out so well, and you can tell how much effort the staff puts into preparing everything. My daughter always gets excited about what she made and bringing it home. The librarians are also very friendly and understanding with the kids. They know children are going to play, get excited, make some noise, and occasionally argue over a toy. They are patient about it, which makes a big difference when you're there with a young child. We genuinely love coming here. My daughter gets to read, play, learn, make crafts, and socialize with other kids. When your child actually asks to go to the library, you know they're doing something right! Definitely 5 stars from us.

Amazing place to get some quiet studying done. This place was my go-to spot while studying for my…read morelicensing exam. They have several cubicles (~20 or so) throughout the library with a plethora of outlets for all your charging needs. Several fast & free wifi networks available. They also have a quiet room with tables and a section with greenhouse-styled glass walls (as Pallabi G. mentioned), which doubles as an especially peaceful sanctuary when you're feeling the stress of studying for the biggest exam of your life and need to ponder about life. The staff initially seem a bit unfriendly (no hellos or even eye contact) however go above and beyond if you ever flag them down and need their assistance--anything from information to finding a book. Then again that's just jersey. Lacking of a star: other than 2 vending machines and 1 coffee machine (that were frequently out of order) there are no food/drink options. Any food options in the area are a bit of a drive, so I would suggest getting your morning caffeine on the way and pre-packing lunch if you plan to spend the whole day there. I also wish they opened earlier one or two days a week; they would almost always have a line at the door before their 10 am opening every day.

I'm a PhD Candidate in History, so I've been to and used many university libraries... and I love…read morethis place. Rutgers has many libraries (math, science), so it's important to keep in mind if you are doing research that it's collections pertain to the arts/humanities/social sciences. The collections are quite extensive, 3 stack floors, a separate floor for government documents, and another for periodicals. As a historian, I've been very happy with the history collection. If you are a student, if there is a book they do not have, you can request it from another library through inter library loan and they are quite fast! The basement contains Alex's special collections. When I was getting my masters I found them quite useful and the staff both friendly and knowledgeable. They have limited hours, do check the website. On the second floor is the East Asian Library. I'm not familiar with that collection for all the books are written in Chinese or Japanese, but I've heard it has some rare books and the head librarian is an expert. As far as places to study, there are three reading rooms with tables, outlets, and comfy chairs. Artwork is all along the walls and there are plenty of windows thst brighten the room. There is also a graduate reading room. The microfilm readers are also in the basement, as well as scanners and copy services. The circulation desk and access services staff are extremely helpful and friendly. I worked there as an undergraduate and made life long friends with the staff. I popped in recently to do research for my dissertation while home in New Jersey and they recognized me immediately. Is was like I never left. Rose, Jillian, Brian, Megan, Will, Rob are all wonderful people. What's really great about Alexander is that it is public. You can walk in and look at the collections or use selected computers with a guest ID and password. You just can't take the books out of the library LOL! Alexander does offer guest and alumni borrowing, which I think is great. As an alumni, you can get a library card and check out I think up to 25 books at a time. You can also obtain a guest borrowing membership, by paying a certain fee per year. I can't recall the fee of the top of my head, but it's not bad. Parking is annoying. Alexander Library is located in New Brunswick on college avenue. Your best bet is meter parking, where you can park up to 8 hours. There is a parking deck if you are a student or employee with the correct parking pass... but without it I would not pa rk there. Ticket city! I would knock the library down a star for parking but it's just the nature of the city and a public university. This is a great library. Enjoy.

I don't like how formal the library is... it's like why don't you just go by Alex?…read more Seriously this isn't a bad place to study but the parking isn't too good in the area. It got much worse when the meters got removed to put a bike line that it seems rarely gets used. I think the library on Busch and the one on Livingston are much better with easier parking.

Been to there 30 plus years. Friendly staff. Best in Somerset county. Lots of resources.read more

In the heart of our town, this is a library that surrounding towns love to visit, and it's no…read moremystery why. They host fun events for all ages, and always low or no cost. My daughter loves to walk here with her middle school friends, sit on the patio, or go inside and play on the computers. A great gathering spot, and a great resource for all.

We've been coming to this library for about a year now. It's literally a 2-minute drive from our…read morehouse, so I really wish we could use it more often. We mostly come for the preschool events, and we absolutely love Ms. Peggy! My daughter loves going to her programs and always has a good time. She is so sweet, patient and great with the kids. Honestly, Ms. Peggy and her events are a big reason for my 4 stars. The kids' book section is good, and I especially love their Wonderbook collection. They also have some puzzles, but I feel like the options are a little limited and not always ideal for kids around ages 3-8. I do wish there was more for kids to do here besides the scheduled events. Even basic things like crayons and coloring pages are not always filled or available, and we usually have to ask for them. The kids' area is also pretty small, so there isn't much room or many activities to keep them busy. My experience with the front desk hasn't always been great either. I wish they were a little more friendly and patient with young kids. Between the small space, limited kids' resources and the front desk experience, we unfortunately don't use this library as much as we would like, even though it's so close to our home. I really hope they add more resources and activities for kids ages 3-8 in the future. We'll definitely keep coming for Ms. Peggy's events because my daughter really enjoys them.

I think it's so important to support your local library, and they are a great resource to find out…read morewhat is going on in your town, and what is accessible to you. Carteret Library is a nice size and has reference books, fiction and non-fiction books to check out, a children's room with books for children and young adults that also has a bathroom for only a child's use. They also have computers and printers, and they provide tutoring and other activities that help the community. Every Thursday morning they have a book reading for children that is followed by a craft, my mom takes my ( 2 year old ) son sometimes and it's a nice opportunity to get him out of the house and around more kids his age, he loves it. For adults, they have a book club. These are all features most libraries have, but I encourage everyone to visit their local library and see what is available to them. If we don't use our resources like the library, we will one day lose them and that would be a great loss to our communities. 5/5

Great library. Fire place and friendly atmosphere make you feel welcome.read more

Due to covidian times, the library has really gone downhill. It's now like a high-end library in a…read morethird world country. There are no chairs. The bathroom is closed. There is no inter-county library loan. Selection-wise, there are a few books I always check to see if a decent library has, and they have them, as well as Wii games and an impressive DVD collection, but the sense of community, of going to a library to do research or look at new books or whatever, is just gone, only adding to the anti-intellectualism America does so well. It's completely dystopian and disappointing. I know that libraries have to follow state mandates and are often the first things closed during virus surges, but this once-impressive library is just in a sad state.

It's a cute little library with a decent selection, and they're willing to order a book if they…read moredon't have what you're looking for. The librarian is very nice. My only issue is their hours, they are only open 3 hours on Saturdays and closed Sundays and Wednesdays. Makes it really hard to get there if you work long hours during the week.