Fabulous little free library in a beautiful town…read more Recently renovated. They have a wonderful staff and always have beautiful artwork on display (which changes monthly)

I was in the area with my daughter and decided to stop in. I haven't been to this library in a…read morewhile and was quite excited to see the library was renovated recently. The staff is friendly and helpful. We went to the children's storytime and we had a great time. After the story, my daughter made a craft. All the kids had a great time. The children's librarian, Ms. Barbara, is great! This library is a must and if you have kids you must attend the children's programs on Tuesdays.

I love studying at Westfield Library. I usually go during the day because parking is easy. It has…read moretwo floors, with the children's area on the first floor and the second floor is perfect if you want peace and quiet. The staff are friendly and everyone is respectful. I enjoy doing my work there and the view is nice. The place is always clean and well taken care of.

This is one of the nicest libraries I've ever been in... Comfortable and complete...read more

The coolest place in town! NOT just for this suburban mom and small biz owner but for teens…read more(YES!!) and kids and the Mahjong players and.... the list goes on and on. Not only can they get you any book in print thru the vastly superior intra-library lending system in Somerset County, but they have stacks of dvds, classical music cds, audio books, magazines, the works!! AND, they're fun, kind, amusing people who seem to love what they do and the warm, friendly environment they've created here. I had no idea libraries could be like this. It's a new world!!

"Library" My definition: The stupid place where intelligence is stored. I started by trying to…read moredownload a book that was recommended to me by a mentor. The book exists in the Somerset County library system but they only have bound copies. Books? Isn't this 2018 when you just download it to your tablet? Why do we even need these stupid buildings in every town in the county that we pay for and receive no tax money from? I went to the main library branch in Bridgewater. Their copy is out and so is the copy from the Manville branch. It appears that a copy is available in Warren. I travel to Warren and get the number of the book. A very nice librarian with a very loud voice(for a library) directs me the book's location. I bring the book to the desk and then she needs to make a call while checking the book out. She is then tasked with the unpleasant duty of telling me that this copy can not leave the building. Of course I ask what makes this book unable to be borrowed when the others are being borrowed. No reasonable answer, it just can't leave. The librarian offers to have me called when one comes back to either Bridgewater or Manville. I thanked her but said don't bother, I can get it from Amazon for $15.00. As far as libraries go, it is clean, orderly and comfortable. The service was great but the fact that they buy hard copies of books and don't lend them, Stupid! I am convinced that library's just exist so the homeless can escape bad weather and high school students can escape their siblings.

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.

I love coming to this branch! There is a wide selection of books available. Whenever I place an…read moreavailable book on hold, it is generally a quick turnaround for pickup. The ease of the app and website make for fast trips. I cannot say enough about the amazing staff!! Everyone is always super friendly and helpful. Shoutout to Lisa M for above and beyond assistance and book recommendations. :)

This library is huge. It's has a great selection and the librarians are friendly and helpful. The…read moreonly problem with it is some of the front desk people aren't very helpful or knowledgable. They're the first people you come upon when entering the library, so it's kind of a bad first impression.

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.

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 Iselin Branch is a charming little library. The warm atmosphere and friendly staff create a…read morewelcoming environment. The selection of books offers a diverse range of options. I love having access to the other township branches and that all locations have a variety of events hosted. This library is a hidden gem in the community.

The staff there is lovely so helpful and the setting is wonderful. Very calming in addition they…read morehave wonderful great

Librarian Erin is always friendly and pleasant. I saw her…read moregive someone her own change to use the copier. Another librarian, young woman (nose ring, combat boots, shoulder length hair) could use lessons in speaking to her elders (i'm 60 & found her to be quite condescending). When i complained about people from a healthcare company on cell phones in the QUIET/NO CELL PHONES AREA, she snarled, "GO BUY HEADPHONES!". Ummmm, how about you do your job, ask them not to be on their phones, or find them a space in an unoccupied meeting room? You're lucky to have a town job. Previously, i have been accosted by 2 librarians for moving 2 chairs together, and having one shoe off. My socked foot has a lot less germs than folks wearing flip flops, crocs, and open toed sandals !! I feel singled out because i am here almost every day. Perhaps i should be waving a sign, or wearing a shirt PROUD TO BE..... Isn't clark a stigma free community? Isn't clark a safe community? I've seen THOSE signs on the police department door, the municipal building door, a few businesses' doors, etc., yet i don't feel safe, nor welcomed, at the clark library as a straight, heterosexual, English speaking, White woman. Perhaps the westfield or scotch plains libraries are more accommodating? The acoustics are strange here. There is an open atrium from the first to the second floor. The noise travels up to the second floor quiet area. The kids' area should be in the basement instead of taking up half of the first floor. You can hear every scream, block dropped, chair moved, etc. The check out desk is behind glass. You can hear word the librarians say to the public, their phone ringing, etc.