I come here with my kids at least once a month. They love it. The children's section downstairs is…read moreamazing, with toys and books and activities for all ages. I've never been to any of their programs, but I do see lots of people using their services. Having automatic renewals, no late fees, and no extra costs for renting media such as games, make this library branch my all-time favorite. Holds are always done very quickly, And I can always find something to read on their online book catalog. Staff have always been super friendly and helpful, although parking situation could be better. This isn't even my local library, but I come to the bound brook branch all the time.

This Library has always been my favorite destination when it comes to choosing a branch. It is…read morealways organized and clean and has a good selection of programs to the public, but lately it seems that the noise has taken over and for those of us who go to study it is likely impossible for those who need to concentrate and the librarians do not seem to mind that a lot.. Just this last week I had to clean gum that was on top of one of the tables around the "Quiet Area". It is very difficult to say but I think I will not be returning for a while until, as in other libraries, people are reminded that there are quiet spaces that must be respected. It is really not my intention nor my responsibility to tell the young kids to behave themselves when it should be part of the library personnel.

This community library on Alexander Street is the Vailsburg Branch of the Newark Public Library…read more Vailsburg is a residential neighborhood in the West Ward, which is closer to South Orange. The library is off of South Orange Ave and by Alexander Street Elementary School. The outside of the library fits in with the look of the historic neighborhood with its white trimmed, red brick, Georgian façade (a popular architectural style in the area in the 18th century). While three of the four outer walls have been preserved, the inside has been practically gutted, modernized, and expanded. The expansion is in the back of the building, where the children's room is located. Like the other NPL branches, it serves the needs of the immediate community and provides library resources for adults and children. Because there are a couple of K-8 schools in the neighborhood, there is a focus on being a resource for students, parents, and teachers. There are story and craft time activities, as well as early educational materials, resources, and other media. Children have access to computers, too. Adults also have access to computers with Internet browsing, basic word processing, and the library's electronic resources. A distinguishing highlight of this branch is its collection of new African-American novels and videos. Newark Public Library is a wonderful library. Its branches are essential in supporting the NPL's noteworthy vision and mission. For that, I give the branches 4-stars for the work that its employees and volunteers do to enrich the lives of the people in the community.

I will say I didn't come for the general intent of book borrowing, but I did come from the art and…read morearchitecture, so I had a good time. The building, described as a "collegiate Gothic style" makes the library feel significant. The librarian gave us a brochure with the notable works through the museum, which was handy. We came for the Thomas Nast painting, but we wanted around to the giant eagle sculpture from a WWI armory and the stained glass with initials from famous authors. It was like a scavenger hunt. The space is nice if one needs to get out the house to read or use a computer, and obviously they have the standard books, CDs, and DVDs. But as a space, it's very nice.

This library offers broad fiction and nonfiction collections, a huge sunlit children's section,…read moremovies on DVD, music on CD and a big reference room. It's housed in a gorgeous old stone building with a large, bright new addition. I strongly prefer a book with real paper pages over a device. My bookshelves were full years ago so I finally decided to borrow and return instead of stuffing my place further. This means I'm in the Morristown library almost every week, usually for books but occasionally for movies and music. This library's a member of the Morris County library network so it's easy to borrow from any library's holdings, which means you can get quite a lot. Not everything under the sun, but a large variety for sure. Yes there's free wi-fi and free power. If you don't have a laptop, they also have networked computers which are also free. You must have a library card to use the computers, which you can get at no cost by showing ID that proves you are a local resident. The library offers meeting rooms for community organizations, not sure of the cost. Homeless people definitely can be seen here. They've never bothered me, for what that's worth. I wonder if modern library school teaches how to handle this challenge, it must be difficult. @Benjamin M - the library reopened early 2012 after repairs from the 2010 explosion were finally complete, and the scaffolding that's up in Jan 2013 is for new stone rehab work. Yelps page needs to mention that Summer hours are abbreviated - short hours on Saturday and closed on Sundays.

I went around 5.30 on a Monday. Very quiet. A nice amount of seating. Several floors. Bathrooms are…read moreclean enough. Feels safe. I'd come again

Be cautious. Good luck. Plan WAY ahead. NO PARKING = NO PATRONS = low PROGRAM attendance…read more Terrible parking situation within 3-4 walkable blocks includes only on street and Optional You pay parking garage closest in shopping districts. NO parkling lots for South Fullerton main branch or Bellevue Ave location. Unsuitable for seniors, handicapped, limited mobility. Limited ON STREET PARKING to 1 hour meters, limited 2 hour residential streets parking spots shared with 3 churches, apt houses, medical practices, private businesses, schools, permit only lots, construction vehicles.

They have a good selection of all sorts of media, the staff are exceptionally helpful, and the…read morefacility is comfortable and spacious. The actual building itself seems a bit older, but it ticks all the boxes. Its something nice to be able to have a well organized place to do research.

I am assessed an outrageous $277 per year in property taxes just to fund the operating budget of…read morethis, my community public library. I get little benefit, because I don't borrow books. Their collection is very limited, anyway. I do love music, but, unfortunately, their collection of compact discs is small and pathetic. To add insult to injury, when I offered to donate a substantial number of CD's from my personal collection, the director dismissively turned me down. Even if she couldn't be bothered to put them out for loan, she could have accepted them and held them aside for their semi-annual fund-raising book sale. I am annoyed that my taxes pay this lazy woman's salary. So, I gave my CD's to the awesome Cranford library, who are always looking to bolster their impressive collection, and were happy to take them.

Super friendly staff. While the library is small, it's very well organized and stocked. Ordering…read morefrom other branches is a breeze. And whenever I pass, I always enjoy the window displays.

The best library to look for. Very friendly people there and they treat you like a diamond.read more

1st time at this library.....If you want to be attacked by the director yelling at you while on a…read morework call fell free to go to this public library

Love our hometown library! Striving to continue to make improvements to meet our community's needs!read more

The staffer was kind, efficient, and open to finding me choices of books with specific themes. It…read moreis a quiet & orderly place; when a cell phone switched to speaker she insisted it be silenced. They don't have as many books as they will--not much on a section on NYC that I would have liked, for example. But it's a pleasure & soon to be even better.

** MISERY IS A VIRUS, TOO **…read more It's sad that the staff who work here have become unbearable, miserable, stereotypical grumbling, sniffy librarian "types." The worst. The pandemic has affected us all, but somehow these folks think it's just them. Some other reviews say the staff were always like this. Maybe I just never noticed. Frankly, I liked it better that way. Double mask here so you don't catch anything :/ PS Putting "My name is..." in an email is superfluous if your name is on the "from" line. You'd think librarians would know this.