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.

Rutgers really makes it hard to write a favorable review here. The most important thing going on at…read moreBusch Campus is the research being performed here...NOT your football games. Last I checked, the football team was mediocre at best. Rutgers routinely makes it difficult for the individuals that work here to get to their jobs. There is always precedence given to superfluous athletic events that largely makes life difficult. There isn't sufficient parking for anyone, at any building, ever. It really is a poor design that didn't incorporate any foresight. Their is an urgent need to build some parking decks here to provide enough parking. Also when it comes to snow removal or general upkeep, Rutgers is a joke. They don't use salt in the winter making the roads and pathways extremely dangerous. In the summer the campus is overrun with geese and their droppings. It's really unsightly. The research and education here are both great, but the campus itself is lacking.

Rutgers is dedicated to teaching & meets the highest standards of excellence in our communities…read more Rutgers was founded in 1766, Rutger's mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches a full educational spectrum: from preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities. They say Rutgers would be an IV LEAGUE College if it wasnt State Funded. They have 4 campuses: College ave, Douglass, Busch, Livingston. They have state of the art buses with (DIgital Times that let the students know the time of arrival). Great Popular eats like "Grease Trucks" are found in the College Ave Campus.

One of the largest public libraries and most busy - right near Princeton University campus…read more Use the Spring Street Garage for easy access. Big floor for the children's section.

While having our NYE's dinner celebration, we noticed the Princeton Public Library across the…read morestreet. We are a family that loves going to the library. So the next day we decided to check it out. This place blew us away. The modern architecture is stunning with different levels, and there is even a fireplace. There is also a room dedicated just for magazines with the most current issues. If you like movies the library has an impressive selection of DVDs. Even their restrooms have fancy Dyson faucets. There is a cafe as well. One of the upper levels offers a nice outdoor patio balcony. Good to see the tax dollars going back to the community. No matter how old you are, go get yourself a library card. There is a parking garage nearby. It's a great way to spend the day reading a book or two.

I am extremely happy about this library. The process to get my library card was smooth and the…read moreworkers here are welcoming and nice. I was surprised by the amount of new books that they have and of course, the classics. This library is neat, has a lot of seating and study areas, and the workers are nice. I love coming here!

I love libraries. I…read moreconsider the North Brunswick Library my home library though I don't live in this town. I've been going to this library for many years. Though it's a smaller library compared to East Brunswick, there is something for everyone. They have a decent children's section with a small play and game area, computers for the patrons to use, a quiet study room, young adult section, tons of DVDs, games, books on cds, magazines, and of course books! Sometimes I like coming here and perusing the book titles for a good read. They even have foreign language books and movies. There is a lot of seating, tables, and places to study or get your work done. The staff is helpful and nice. If you are a member of another library in Middlesex county, you can have other books or items shipped to this library and pick it up when it arrives. Super convenient! If you need to print something in color, it costs $.25! Such a good deal! Black & white are $.10 each. If you're not a fan of rambunctious tweens, I would avoid going here between 3-4PM during the weekdays. Most kids just don't know how to act in libraries. Love this place and am thankful for all they do for the community.

If you look closely at the ten highest paid public servants in New Jersey, you'd see the Governor,…read moretwo or three train conductors from NJ Transit who have mastered the art of overtime and a random assortment of current and former head football coaches from Rutgers University's not so recent past. In 2014 we were told that Rutgers had to join the Big 10 Athletic Conference to bring our state funded University to national prominence and generate hundreds of millions in incremental revenue that would fund not only athletics but their various academic missions as well. "Win/Win" went the PR-driven pornography. Not so fast. A state audit has revealed that since Rutgers joined the Big 10 in 2014, the athletic department has hemorrhaged more than a half billion dollars. So much for the absurd talking points and rationale that got everyone hot and bothered 12 years ago. Forget grading in a curve, Rutgers and their cheerleader fan boys in Trenton get a well deserved F. I won't even even embarrass them further by pointing out their 52-93 won/loss record since 2014. Zero stars

The New Brunswick campus is the largest Rutgers campus, and I stopped in to visit the business…read moreschool, with updated modern classrooms, trading room, study and presentation spaces, and a wonderful stairwell entry for photos. They have a large arena (Jersey Mike's arena), and a lot of passion for their teams and campus - definitely found points of history and highlights around the campus.

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.

The Somerville Public Library just joined the county library system this past January. I was not a…read morepatron of the library previous to the transition, but since the switch I have been greatly pleased by the service and ability to use the services provided through the county system as well as the local branch. I did notice that the tax documents were out for public consumption at a very timely fashion. This library isn't terribly large, but it has an ample number of computers as well as a fair catalog to choose from, both in the literary and visual media. One of my favourite parts is that the library has pretty good hours and is very conveniently located.

Hey, it's a small town and it's a small library, but it's a good one.read more

Excellent! They have a Book Loaning Program for People who are homebound. Individual 1st reserves…read morebooks on library website. Multiple books mailed to your home & you can keep them an extended period of time. We return books In prepaid postage pkg they were sent to us in. Staff knowledgeable & curteous. I highly recommend Bridgewater Branch of SCLS & their homebound program. LJB

I needed to renew my passport and get a new photo. Who knew that you could do it at the library? I…read moremade an appointment on line. Greg was phenomenal -- a great resource. He reviewed my application and suggested a few things to ease the process. He took my photo, affixed to application and provided an addressed envelope. Greg made it easy. Thank you!

Well-endowed and well-furnished, EBPL has all of the library essentials--and then some:…read more *In-person passport services from an authorized passport application acceptance facility ($25 agency execution fee charged by EBPL in addition to renewal fee to the US DOS) *Café area with snack and coffee vending machines, magazines, and newspapers *Nintendo DS and PS3 games, anime DVDs, English-language graphic novels (trade paperback), audiobooks, and music CDs for rental *Foreign language books and newspapers *Youth services area with booth seating, power outlets, and computers *Dedicated rooms for quiet study, children's programming, and special events *Two self-service checkout stations I'm not terribly impressed with the old, tiled, poorly ventilated two-stall restrooms by the mystery section and the conference rooms. The parking lot at the main entrance has about 60 non-handicapped, non-temporary parking spaces, but is usually full in the afternoons and evenings. Overflow parking is available on the other side of the senior center and town hall, which are both in the same complex. Be prepared to yield to children, elderly pedestrians, and occasionally police cars.

Best library I've ever been to. I never thought I'd be Duke of a library, and I'll bet no teacher I…read moreever 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.