East Brunswick Public Library

Some of the workers at this location are just rude, rude RUDE. I tried to check out some books with my driver’s license, something I’ve done plenty of times before, and the woman behind the counter said I needed to purchase a replacement library ID card for $ 5!!! Ridiculous!!!

East Brunswick is not my local library, but they have diverse programs all the time and welcome people from ‘out of town’ to attend.
Some examples of recent programs for adults — how to use a GoPro camera, National Novel Writing Month write-​ins, cooking, crafting, job search and resume help, and a defensive driving course.

Hello to my local library! It renovated awhile back and upon its change seems to have everything for everyone, whatever your needs may be.
When you walk in, you have a small help desk directly in front of you, then to the right is where they check out your books/​DVDs, etc, with a small area of new release DVD rentals. There are TV series rentals further in.
Past that is the computer section, printers (you have to pay to print out your papers), CDs to peruse, YA books, and yet another section to sit at, but this area seems even more secluded. I love the feel of this particular section/​room, just has a lot more open space, and it seems tucked away. Although it can get crowded after school and on weekends (that’s to be expected).
On the left side is the «hangout» spot with a bunch of tables and chairs, all the magazines laid out in an organized manner and the Passport desk, where the women have always been super helpful and friendly enough. When I filled out my paperwork and handed it over, it was a breeze getting things processed, taking my photo, and she told me exactly what to do/​when to expect it to arrive. I think there is an area to get some snacks and food too!
Throughout the back of the library (near the bathrooms), there are the regular books. There is an area dedicated to little kids, solely, with a small play area, a smaller station of computers, a help desk, kid books. For the most part, the noise stays there, rather than having kids run around the entire place where people are trying to do work.
There are also rooms for movie viewings, and I once had a defensive driving course in one of those rooms. This place is bigger than it first appears and its impressive.
Parking is fairly ample, but sometimes you are scouting for a space, which can be kind of annoying. But I can see why — it’s a nice space to take a stroll, with a large pond. When i was a kid, me and my mom used to feed the ducks.

Absolute best library in Jersey.
This place, from what i read, is the largest municipal library in the state.
This place rocks. It is located in a quite neighborhood. It is right by the town hall and police station so safety is of no concern.
Once, you pull in, the large sign greets you with «THE LIBRARY». This place on the outside has a nice pond that has a artificial fountain thing that sprays out water. There is also a «pier», (some word) that is a wooden structure. It gets amazing once the weather goes into Autumn.
Walk in and the place is filled with books. To your left is a passport services place. Naturalized people can walk in. right in front of you is the people who are willing to help. to your right is the circulation desk plus a self checkout place. The whole entire section in front of you is dedicated to the books and a few rows for movies. check it out. AT the back has a perfect place for group study with no reservations. take it. There is a section if you want coffee. also, wifi is free but you can use computers there if you want.
The children’s place is really big for anyone who wants to take their kids. There is a volunteer reading program that teens help their little kids enhance their math and reading skills. talk to Suzanne K about it if you want. :D
Teen
The teen section is massive. there are computers there for teens. The teen librarian Jess S. is really energetic. to help. she is a 16 year old at heart in a 20+ body. :D there are alot of activities to go to. for teens to relax a bit, they have a PS3 or xbox 360 (it depends sometimes) and you can request games to play.
Downsides
the parking lot maybe needs an expansion. There is street parking but its tough to get it too at times. otherwise, you need to park in the police parking lot. (not a problem but a 5 minute walk).
FOr any east brunswick residents, its a great place to learn.

Love the feel of this library! Large enough to hide yourself in a corner somewhere, well organized and extremely friendly and helpful staff too!

Best library I’ve ever been to. I never thought I’d be Duke of a library, and I’ll bet no teacher I ever had did either. They get some fairly new movies in circulation and they have tons of video games for all systems. What’s crazy is that video games are like $ 2 for 2 weeks and movies are like a buck each for a week. Don’t quote me on those prices, but it’s cheap. Makes you wonder why people still rent from Blockbuster and Independent video stores…
Either way I always see those sometimes hard sometimes soft things… tacos? No, I think it’s something with a B. I see a TON of them on my way to the games/​movies. I picked one up once and while the cover had me fooled into thinking it was something delicious it turns out they aren’t edible.

Great library. This place is just so much more then taking out books. Many activities for children which we take our 2 year old to often. Check out their monthly schedules

I grew up in East Brunswick and absolutely loved going to the library as a kid. I’ve since moved back from NYC, and it’s so refreshing to see the EB Library thriving. It’s a great place to work remotely from, catch the morning news, or just read a book. 2-​week video game rentals for a buck can’t be beat either, if that’s your thing. I’d love to see the township pour even more money into «luxing» up the library with more sofas, couches, fireplaces, etc. Hell, maybe they should even put a cocktail bar in there. :D