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    Summit Free Public Library

    3.9 (14 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Lisa Z.

    Summit has a terrific, clean, well air-conditioned, well staffed library... as you might expect. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is the parking setup. They use a muni-meter payment type. You need to park, check your parking spot number, pay at the machine and then bring the slip back to your car to display in the window. Quite a process to just run into your local library, I think. Not the most user friendly, IMO. But at least the machine allows payment by credit card.

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    Not sure anyone needs a review of a library but this is probably as good as it gets.it's nicely set up and has --well-- what a library should have , a good selection of books.It also has a good selection of movies.Went to a musical event yesterday , which was free.Free is good !

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    Very good community library. Nice layout, good work areas.

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    Union Public Library

    Union Public Library

    4.0(6 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    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.

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    Livingston Public Library - Reference Area

    Livingston Public Library

    3.8(8 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    A few weeks ago, I went to study at the Livingston Public Library on a Sunday. I needed a quiet…read moreplace to work. I found a spot in the reference section and was able to get a few hours of study there. Plus, the Livingston Public Library is also part of BCCLS (sounds like "buckles"), which stands for the Bergen County Cooperative Library System. Within the BCCLS network, you can borrow books, media, and other lendable materials from any of the libraries in the system as long as you're a resident from one of the participating libraries' municipalities. This is a nice library with lots of natural light pouring into the rooms. It's a great resource for the nearby community, plus there are some interesting displays about local town history (Rikers Art Hill and hometown, Nobel Laureate Roger Yonchien Tsien (錢永健).

    I wanna add to my previous review. This library is only getting worse. It's not even five minutes…read morefrom my house but yet I travel 15 to go to Verona library, which is fabulous. Now side from all the noise, they have a man who comes there sits and tries to talk to everyone. The one day he sat on one chair, put his legs over another chair and he had shorts on. The other day I went in just to return books he's sitting there, legs, crisscross, shoes, and socks off, and he's picking at his feet which whatever he was picking landed on the chair. The day he had his legs over the chairs, the director and other staff members happen to be there, and I told him of how he was sitting. The director said she would go and look one of the other staff members thought there was nothing wrong with it. Go to Verona library they have an upstairs room that's quiet that the children even at 3 o'clock are not allowed upstairs. They have their own rooms downstairs. They even have coffee maker there, pleasant comfortable seat, seats, and tables.

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    Main entrance. Ramp and ADA elevator is at the entrance to the right of this main entrance.

    Drew University

    Drew University

    2.9(13 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    My daughter is in her fourth year here and has had a wonderful time. I find it a safe and special…read moreplace for students to thrive and interact with faculty and take advantage of an educational semester class/internship in NYC Manhattan their junior year as well which she loved. The train station is 5 min away in town and convenient to get into the city. Lots of sports opportunities here. For sure a small school feel - need to be a go getter and take advantage of all the opportunities! A gem and beautiful campus.

    I transferred to Drew at one time. I was there a few weeks, had to pack up and go home. Why? The…read moredorm was horribly maintained. It was so cold in August in the dorm from the A/C that I was wearing sweatpants and a sweatshirt. My roommate and I both needed comforters to stay warm enough when going to sleep. There was mold. I complained about the conditions. Nothing. I ended up developing bronchitis. I also, despite having my associate's in theater already, was told I had to take acting classes again. My first day of acting class came and all of us were sitting with the professor, a young actor from NYC. He was asking about us. My turn came. I said a few words, nothing controversial at all, but he then told me to stop and be quiet. No explanation why. He moved on to the next student. She, after answering him, looked at me and said "What is his problem with you?" I complained to the interim Department Chair and the Dean. Nothing and I never got an explanation as to what his issue was. Between that situation and becoming ill, I had to withdraw. And even with my record of becoming ill and despite my complaints, I was sent a bill for 8k as I left past the full refund period. I had to pay it.

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