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.

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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!

Unlike other branches, this one is location is big and comfortable and the right to silence is…read morerespected as other locations do at the designated area. It has a lot of space for you to choose where to sit to work on your computer and projects or If you want to sit down to read a book, it's always clean and organized but not everything is perfect and it must be emphasized that some Librerians are very rude, especially when giving instructions that not even they know how to use it very well (like how to print from the QR code). They should be a little more friendly and understandable; there are people who do not have the same capacity for knowledge or understanding as they do.

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.

Warm and friendly library! They have always gone out of their way to help. Love coming to Milltown…read morelibrary

Love this library! Such a friendly & helpful staff...they go above & beyond to help find what we…read moreneed or to assist with computer tasks. My children love story time ... they're so excited for Monday mornings at the library. Such a warm and welcoming place.

It's a medium sized library, with s teen seating area, a quiet room, a general seating area & a…read moresmall kids area. its spacious, the bathrooms are clean, the wifi is strong, & its nice and cool inside. Aaron the worker is super nice, full of information, and hooked me up with a library card! He also put some books on hold for me. Great library!! They even have a take what you need section and a charging station for your phone! They have 8 slots or you can ask for battery charges and also rent a chrome book!

Took my daughter to the kids section which is nice, but the toys and play area they have is filthy…read moredisgusting and looks like none of it has been wiped down or cleaned since it was put there. It was really nasty and I'm surprised that people don't complain about it or bring it up to the people that work there. It should all be wiped down at the end of every day especially since kids get sick so easily and have extra germs !

I came to this library for the first time in a Tuesday to study, the staff was friendly and very…read morehelpful and my first experience was fabulous, it was so peaceful and quiet, I got a lot of studying done. I decided to come again today (Saturday) and it's a totally different experience. I cannot study in this place due to all of the chit-chatting that's going on. This is not just patrons, but staff as well. I might as well have stayed home and endured the distractions there. Long gone are the days when the librarian would tell people to keep it down. This is totally ridiculous, and I'm extremely annoyed.

Love this library. Great place to study during the day or afternoon, and it is filled with awesome…read moretitles and things to keep your mind occupied. I'm interested in the adult book group and in studying here for my current professional cert class online. The system also offers Udemy and Linkedin courses which seem really fun and useful!.

Very well maintained library. Clean and organized. Ample of parking space. Has a cafe for your…read moredining needs. Beautifully planned with a sun room. Bedminster township did well on this. Taxes are well spent. They have a kids area on the basement with books and toys. See images for reference.

I have been known to judge a town by its library. And if I'm judging, this town is winning!…read moreGorgeous library with a cafe where you can read the magazines and also buy something small to eat. They also have a newly constructed fireplace room with tables and chairs As well as an open area with computers etc. the staff is great as well. Wade and all the other staffers are always helpful and go above and beyond. That pretty much sums up the top level. :) The lower level is the children's library, with mrs Peterson being the calming and loving force that this kids and parents at the library loves. When my son was small and would run around instead of sitting during story time she would say Don't worry. He's staying close. He's still listening. He's now 13 and we still utilize this library as often as we can. They have special events , movie nights , busy trips and other interesting speakers etc.

$3.90 later I can say this library is A-okay. It was my own fault that I recevied a fee because I…read morereturned the books late. However, I was very happy with the selection of professional books and audio books. This branch reminds me of a grade school library in its appearance, ambiance and size. There are study areas, a community board and multiple reference computers. (Standard things) They have an online system that is linked to neighboring branches, and that expands the selection of books available to everyone. There is really not too much to say about this library but I do wish the lighting wasn't so dim. I used the cherry hill public library before I moved here and that location is certainly more modern. Its a nice branch, I see a lot of people having study sessions, parents brining their children and postings of local community activities. This location is a short distance from the princeton junction station and very easy to find.

Okay, I came here to find the time my local library closes and read some really bad reviews so I…read morehad to chime in. First, lets remember that this is a public library, not a co-share office space that needs superior Wi-Fi. Its main purpose should be to cater to the local students whether your a baby or an adult. The library runs many programs that all ages can participate in. The library has sincerely nice people working here. I've never had to ask them about specific books because they can be looked up in the index, something that most elementary students learn and should know how to use. They have a wide selection of books. My kids of 8 and 10 spent hours picking out books. They have a decent selection of films, a small but appreciated selection of art books and lots of areas where kids come to get tutored and do their homework. Someone compared this library to the one in Princeton but that's really unfair. The library in Princeton has 1,000$ Louis Poulsen Lighting in the Kids section and original knoll chairs for their furniture. They have video games for rental and miles of books that can pretty much match most libraries in this country. Most local libraries will fall short in comparison. I've spent summers going to the Manhattan Library everyday; the big one and the little one. This library is perfect for this community and is a pleasure to visit on a daily basis. I just don't see the logic in out-of-town visitors, inclined to give a local library a bad review.