a LMxAC member libraries are evolving their plans to safely and effectively continue service during this ongoing public health crisis. The information below will be updated as each library’s plans are shared.
Many services require appointments scheduled in advance. Check your local library’s website, listed below, for full details. Please be aware that at this time libraries are required to limit capacity in their buildings and may also limit their available services to local residents.
Please remember that our member libraries have many digital resources available to you and are doing all they can to serve you remotely. You can find more information at your library’s website.
We all look forward to when we are able to welcome you into all of our member libraries. Until then please use the services currently available. Stay well.
View a map of member library locations.
Library Name
|
Current Services |
Contact Info |
Additional Info |
| Carteret Free Public Library |
|
(732) 541-3830 |
The Library building is closed due to COVID-19 until further notice.
Drop boxes are available for permits, forms, books, payments, correspondence, etc., outside the Carteret Library, Borough Hall, Tax Office, and Courthouse. |
| Dunellen Public Library |
|
(732) 968-4585 |
Please call the library for computer appointments which will be offered pending availability. |
| East Brunswick Public Library |
|
(732) 390-6950 |
EBPL will be reopening to the public for limited services on Monday, March 1, 2021.
Please visit the library’s website for information about curbside pickup and passport services. |
| Edison Township Public Library- Main Library |
|
(732) 287-2298 |
Library Reopening Protocols |
| Edison Township Public Library- North Edison Branch |
|
(732) 548-3045 |
Library Reopening Protocols |
| Edison Township Public Library- Clara Barton Branch |
|
(732) 738-0096 |
Library Reopening Protocols |
| Elizabeth Public Library – Main Branch |
|
(908) 354-6060 |
Elizabeth Public Library’s Main and Elmora Branches have reopened for browsing. Entry will be permitted at the top of the hour for a 45 minute session.
Computer sessions are by appointment only; no computer assistance is available. No public bathrooms are available. In the event of temporary staff shortages, only curbside pickup will be available. This information will be posted on the library website. |
| Elizabeth Public Library – Elmora Branch |
|
(908) 353-4820 |
Elizabeth Public Library’s Main and Elmora Branches have reopened for browsing. Entry will be permitted at the top of the hour for a 45 minute session.
Computer sessions are by appointment only; no computer assistance is available. No public bathrooms are available. In the event of temporary staff shortages, only curbside pickup will be available. This information will be posted on the library website. |
| Elizabeth Public Library – E-Port Branch |
|
(908)-289-9032 |
Elizabeth Public Library temporarily closed its buildings on March 16, 2020. |
| Elizabeth Public Library – The Nicholas S. LaCorte Branch |
|
(908) 469-1866 |
Elizabeth Public Library temporarily closed its buildings on March 16, 2020. |
| Jamesburg Public Library |
|
(732) 521-0440 |
Beginning March 8, 2021, the library is open at 35% capacity!
Door-Side Pickup will be offered, along with in-person browsing. Masks are required when visiting the library. Please check the library website for updates. |
| Kenilworth Public Library
|
|
(908) 276-2451 |
The Kenilworth Free Public Library is open to the public with limited services and reduced capacity.
The Kenilworth Free Public Library is offering Browse-N-Go hours for Kenilworth library card holders to come in to browse the Library’s collections and check out materials. Patrons will be required to register for a designated 30-minute time slot. |
| Keyport Public Library |
|
(732) 264-0543 |
For the health and safety of of our community, the library building is closed the public. |
| Long Branch Free Public Library- Main Library |
|
(732) 222-3900 |
|
| Long Branch Free Public Library- Elberon Branch |
|
(732) 870-1776 |
|
| Matawan Aberdeen Public Library
|
|
(732) 583-9100 |
The library building remains closed for all in-person services at this time.
The library is accepting returns of checked out items in the book and DVD boxes in the parking lot, and Porch Pick-up service for new checkouts is available. Please click HERE for all updates. |
| Metuchen Public Library |
|
(732) 632-8526 |
‘Browse and Go’ service has been suspended until further notice. Curbside pick-up remains available to Metuchen residents. |
| Middlesex County College |
|
(732) 906-2561 |
This Library building is not not open to the public. |
| Middlesex Public Library
|
|
(732) 356-6602 |
The library building is now closed. |
| Milltown Public Library
|
|
(732) 247-2270 |
Milltown Public Library is open to the public with limited services and reduced capacity. Please call for more information. |
| Monroe Township Library |
|
(732) 521-5000 |
The Monroe Township Public Library resumed Curbside Pickup Service on Thursday, November 19, 2020. |
| New Brunswick Free Public Library
|
|
(732) 745-5108 |
The library building remains closed, except for appointments, until further notice.
Click here for more information about services, etc. |
| North Brunswick Public Library |
|
(732) 246-3545 |
The library building remains closed to the public until further notice.
Patrons may only place 10 items on hold per library card. Of the 10 item holds, only 5 can be interlibrary loans. |
| Old Bridge Public Library- Central Library |
|
(732)721-5600 x5010 |
For more information, please visit the library’s website. |
| Old Bridge Public Library- Laurence Harbor |
|
(732) 566-2227 |
The library building is closed until further notice. |
| Perth Amboy Public Library
|
|
(732) 826-2600 |
The building remains closed to the public. Please call for an appointment. |
| Piscataway Public Library- John F. Kennedy Branch |
|
(732) 463-1633 |
The Piscataway Public Library buildings will close to the public starting Saturday, November 28.
More information on the library closures. |
| Piscataway Public Library- Johanna Westergard Branch |
|
(732) 752-1166 |
The Piscataway Public Library buildings will close to the public starting Saturday, November 28.
More information on the library closures. |
| Plainfield Public Library |
|
(908) 757-1111 |
We have very limited browsing for new books, YA, Graphic Novels, and paperbacks. These are self-checkout only. |
| Plainsboro Public Library |
|
(609) 275-2897 |
In-library Browse & Go service is reserved for Plainsboro residents only. |
| Red Bank Public Library |
|
(732) 842-0690 |
The Red Bank Public Library building will close to the public starting Monday, November 30th. Patrons will be able to continue to get library materials and patron requested printed materials through our Curbside Service. |
| Roselle Public Library |
|
(908) 245-5809 |
“At this time, the Roselle Public Library is working with the Borough Covid-19 Team as we move towards a phased reopening plan that protects the public health. Contactless services are available. Please contact us with any questions at 908-245-5809 or click here to email us.” |
| Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library |
|
> Library website | All borough buildings are closed. Library materials can be picked up in the lobby.Need help? Please e-mail library@rosellepark.net! Our phones are down and we are unable to answer voicemails. |
| Sayreville Public Library |
|
(732) 727-0212 |
|
| Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library (South Amboy) |
|
(732) 721-6060 |
The library also provides a limited number of of staff-assisted services: checkout, notary service (by appointment), wireless printing, photocopying, and faxing. |
| South Brunswick Public Library |
|
(732) 329-4000 |
Personalized reader recommendation service–“Personalized Picks”–for all ages. |
| South Plainfield Public Library |
|
(908) 754-7885 |
|
| South River Public Library |
|
(732) 254-2488 |
We are now closing at 8pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Non-residents must make an appointment for browsing with a 15 minute time limit. Computer appointments are required and available to non-residents with a 45 minute time limit. Tutoring and study appointments are limited to residents only. |
| Spotswood Public Library |
|
(732) 251-1515 |
The Library returned to contactless pickup on Saturday, November 21. |
| Springfield Free Public Library |
|
(973) 376-4930 |