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.

Unusable during the week after school gets out. It fills up with a bunch of annoying loud kids…read morewho have no concept of library behavior.

The library is very nice and has an excellence selection of books and dvds…read more.. The only down part is that they charge $2 per rental for dvds to non-Sayreville residents...

This county/township library has a subtle coziness and friendly quality that reminds me of an…read moreold-fashioned bookstore. The service is genuine and knowledgeable. The librarians seem to have a sincere passion for books and a wide knowledge of what appeals to each visitor. Every time I wander in without ideas on what I need, arise librarian greets me, listens to my comments and sagely offers a book or two that I end up adoring. These librarians know books and almost do a "mentalist" thing on you, reading your mind, revealing your preferences and current desires and directing you accordingly. Even the non-reader will be delighted by their suggestions and return for more!

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The library itself is comfortable. Parking is never a…read moreproblem. It's a great addition to the community.

Great local library! I have been coming here many years and I love it. I am an avid reader and the…read morelibrary and it's resources like Hoopla and Stella have saved me $1000s in book and audiobook purchases. Books they don't have, you can often borrow from other libraries in the network. All of the librarians have always been friendly and helpful. Also there have been many times when my home printer wasn't working and it was a lifesaver to be able to come here and print my documents at a cheap price. It's also a relaxing place to just sit and read a book!

I borrowed a book from Matawan Library, and it was a wonderful experience. The library is very…read moreclean, well-organized, and has a peaceful atmosphere that makes you want to stay and read. The staff were amazing -- very friendly and helpful. They guided me to the section I needed, helped me find and even hold the exact book I was looking for, and answered all my questions with a smile. Everything in the library worked perfectly, from the checkout process to the seating areas. The vibe of the library is calm and welcoming -- a perfect place to read, study, or just spend some quiet time.

SInce, South River is such a small poor town, similar to New Brunswick, I was expecting this not to…read morebe such a great library. But, I do have to say this library is not too bad. It's small, very very clean, and has a lot of kids activities inside. The selection for books to me is quite limited. Most of the library is filled with children's boosk. I did not see any teen novels. In the back, though there are a lot of adult novels, but nothing that really stood out to me. This is where the library can make an improvement which is why it loses 2 stars. Other, than that it's a great cute library.

No communication between director and patrons, director and programs. Library needs to learn how…read moreto publicize themselves in the 21st century. If you do not post your programs on line, no one will come. Unfortunately for the few that know about the program, they lose out.

No frills but what it does, it does right. There's too much nostalgia here for anyone to give…read moreanything but 5 stars.. keep this place alive....barnes

Never thought I'd need to right a review on a place like Barnes & Nobles, but was definitely less…read morethan satisfied with my visit at this particular location today.. This has literally been my local B&N for years & I know the layout of the store etc. My problem didn't stem from the products in store, I actually made out with an incredible deal with two chargers retailed for $99 & being sold for only $6! No, my problem stemmed from the rude af girl behind the cash register who berated me with her feminist/woke attitude I definitely did not deserve. All I said was that I have been shopping at that location for years & knew the stores layout very well, & she immediately adopted the most sarcastic, smart ass attitude with me & definitely was trying to make me feel uncomfortable. I kept my composure & stood through her lackluster explanation of a book series I already had no interest in, basically because I was still trying to process why she had an attitude with me in the first place lmao. I walked around the store for a couple minutes & decided to check out. She comes back up to the counter & ask me if I picked out the book she had suggested. I said no. She continues to start the process of ringing me up & noticed the $99 chargers are on sale for an incredible $6. I go on to explain how before I was telling her very helpful co worker how I'm very skilled at finding deals. She more or less tried to silence me talking bout "Hold on I need to focus on this". Focus on what? Reducing the price??? Then after I get out what I have to say, she hits me with the most sarcastic "GOOD FOR YOU"... lol. Her coworker was extremely helpful btw & didn't have any attitude what's so ever. Anywho.. I pay for my items & the girl Kyna (girl behind the counter) tries to play me saying " Would you be fine not receiving a bag, cause I don't have any big ones ". Come on now... You already started off very disrespectful, but tryna have me leave the store without offering me a shopping bag is flat out rude & unprofessional. I asked if they have smaller bags & low & behold she pulls out a bag that's perfectly sized for the items I purchased. I wanted to laugh at how unprofessional she was conducting herself with something as remedial as a shopping bag. I wished her a great day & thanked her & walked out. Always keep it classy. & now here I am on yelp with this stellar review B&N piece of advice, be mindful of the woke employees you decide to have ring up customers. You never know who's gonna walk through the door & who will take the time to shout them out on a bad yelp review.